AMC Theater’s Future in Question | New York City News

AMC Kips Bay theater faces closure by year’s end as NYU Langone eyes the building — sparking fierce neighborhood backlash. Locals fear losing a cultural anchor that supports local shops and restaurants, while lawmakers like Assembly Member Keith Powers and Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal push for compromise, urging the university to preserve existing businesses. A petition with over 9K signatures shows growing momentum to save the theater, while Fairway Market confirms it’ll stay put on the same property. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3f87d0b9d5fc0cd8