The City Council is holding a citywide AI hearing today. Representatives from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and Meta are expected to testify alongside former industry employees and city officials. The Council is considering 10 bills, including independent safety checks, a human-operated shutoff, and reporting requirements for city contractors.

NYC's Click to Cancel rule took effect October 1. Businesses must now explain subscription terms clearly and give customers a straightforward way to cancel. Fines start at $525, and businesses may have to refund customers affected. People can file a complaint about a company that makes canceling difficult.

Chip City, the cookie chain founded in Astoria in 2017, abruptly closed all 24 remaining locations in New York, New Jersey and Texas last Thursday night, telling staff by email they would not be needed Friday. The company said consumers are spending less and it no longer has the funding to operate. It had backing from private equity, including investments from Danny Meyer's Enlightened Hospitality Investments. The closure came days after its co-founder and former CEO sued over unpaid severance.

A Walk-In Center for City Jobs Opens - Mayor Mamdani is opening a permanent Jobs NYC Center at 2 Lafayette Street in Lower Manhattan. Walk-in hours start Oct. 5, Monday through Thursday, 10am to 4pm. Staff will help people find openings, apply and understand the civil service process. The city has more than 14,000 vacant positions, and the children's services agency will hold hiring sessions there Oct. 5, 12 and 19.

As chain banks and pharmacies close or shrink in New York, landlords are cutting their large corner storefronts into smaller spaces for food and coffee tenants. A 10,000-square-foot Duane Reade can become three or four spaces for chains like Blank Street and Sweetgreen. A former Rite Aid at West 97th and Columbus is being split, with Wonder taking the first bay.

Wed, Oct 7, 6pm: Censored Chapters, Exposed Couture - Designer Glenroy March turns book covers into wearable art for a fashion show at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. The pieces will also appear in the library's windows and on the first floor. Midtown.

Wed, Oct 7, 6:30-8pm: From Oil Paints to Virtual Reality - Artists and curators at Powerhouse Arts discuss how new tools change the way art is made and seen, from painting and photography to VR and AI. Gowanus.

Thu, Oct 8, 5:30pm: Taste of Asia — The fifth annual food night with 40+ Asian and Asian-inspired restaurants, hosted by a committee that includes Eva Chen and Prabal Gurung, at Madison Square Park. Runs until 8:30pm. Flatiron.

Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11: Boucheron: In Focus - Christie's hosts a look at the French jewelry house's archive and new work, including its 2026 Carte Blanche collection. Friday and Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 1-5pm. The exhibition continues through October 18. Rockefeller Center.

Sat, Oct 10, 9am: HOUSEWORK by Sydney Miller - A music-led workout combining Pilates-based moves, cardio, and strength at Spring Studios, part of the World Mental Health Day Festival. Tribeca. Free; sign up for the session.

This week, through Mon, Oct 12: New York Film Festival - The 64th festival is in its final stretch at Film at Lincoln Center. Browse the remaining screenings and added tickets. Lincoln Square.

Tue, Oct 6, 6pm: Sitting Still - Flushing Town Hall screens a documentary about landscape architect Laurie Olin, followed by a discussion. Popcorn and drinks are included. Flushing. Free.

Tue, Oct 6, 6:30-10pm: High Line Stargazing - The Amateur Astronomers Association brings telescopes to Little West 12th and Washington Streets, just south of the Standard Hotel. Weather permitting; check the organizer before leaving. Meatpacking District. Free.

Mon, Oct 5 - Sat, Oct 10: NYPL Book Giveaways - Pick up a free copy of a frequently challenged book at Bronx Library Center, Countee Cullen, Melrose, Muhlenberg, or St. George Library Center. Branch hours apply, and copies are available while supplies last. Various neighborhoods. Free.

Thu, Oct 8, 1-2:20pm or 4:15-6pm: Dr. Martens x Sophia Wilson - A custom charm bar, Polaroid portraits, Matchaful drinks, and an interactive photography gallery at 45 Howard Street. SoHo. Free with a DICE ticket.

Sat, Oct 10, 8am: The Run and Walk Club That Only Meets Once a Year - Start at the Washington Square Park Arch for a 10-mile run with Endorphins Run Club or a 1.5-mile walk led by Timm Chiusano and Joe Gonzales. Part of Project Healthy Minds' festival. Greenwich Village. Free; register through the festival.

Sat, Oct 10, 11am-2pm: Fall Fest at Atlantic Terminal - An urban pumpkin patch, pumpkin decorating, crafts, block building, and haunted trucks take over the outdoor plaza and car-free Fort Greene Place. Costumes welcome; rain date is Sunday, October 11. Fort Greene. Free.

Sat, Oct 10, 11am-2pm: Weekend Kids Art Studio - Drop into the Museum of the City of New York for collage, drawing, and other hands-on art activities. Designed for ages 3 and up with a grownup. East Harlem. Included with admission; children are free, and adults can use pay-what-you-can admission at the ticket counter.

Sat, Oct 10, noon-4pm: Boo Bash in the Bronx - NYC Parks' early Halloween celebration at St. James Park gives families a reason to bring out the costumes before the end of the month. The Bronx. Free.

Sat, Oct 10, 2pm: Show Up, Kids! - At The RAT, the audience helps a host invent a show by choosing its story, props, costumes, and characters. For ages 3-10; participation is optional. DUMBO. $20.

Sun, Oct 11, 10am: Rising NYRR Kids Dash - Children ages 2-11 run short, untimed dashes at SIUH Community Park. Registration is open to all abilities. St. George, Staten Island. Free with registration.

Iara - Chef Vitor Mendes brings Amazonian ingredients to a Brazilian restaurant on Allen Street, with tapioca crisps, fish cooked in tucupi, and cassava coconut toffee cake. Lower East Side.

Mythily - Top Chef alum Rasika Venkatesa's first permanent restaurant draws on her grandmother's cooking and South Indian traditions, with seasonal dishes that reach beyond the familiar curry-house menu. Williamsburg.

148 Noble Street - Alums of Chez Ma Tante and Five Leaves have opened a neighborhood restaurant with seasonal food, a New Orleans influence, and a focused wine list. Greenpoint.

Anderson Cafe & Restaurant - The former Cafe Orlin space is now a bistro led by Estela alum George Riddle, serving a raw bar, clam fritters, steak frites, and American dishes with French and English touches. East Village.

Bar CC - The Crane Club team has opened a smaller cocktail and wine bar next door, with drinks by Harrison Ginsberg and seasonal plates by Melissa Rodriguez. Most tables are saved for walk-ins. Chelsea.

Saint Denis - The team behind Le Dive and Bar Bianchi adds a French bistro and wine bar, with escargots, chicken paillard, and a fig-leaf martini. Greenwich Village.

Dante Elizabeth Street - Dante's new Nolita room pairs its martinis and spritzes with a wood-fired kitchen across from Elizabeth Street Garden. Nolita.

Yakiniku Great - The Japanese wagyu specialist's first U.S. restaurant focuses on rare cuts of A5 beef, an omakase-style meal with sake pairings. Flatiron.

On October 5, 1961, Breakfast at Tiffany's had its world premiere at Radio City Music Hall. The screenings came with a live stage show featuring the Rockettes.