The Local Sunset
New York · Thursday, August 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 24 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- ANYC Council Approves Year‑Round Outdoor DiningABC7 New York
- ANYC Teachers Union Says It May Block Reading Curriculum OverhaulTHE CITY
- ANYC Admin Covers Childcare Co‑Pays for 22,000 FamiliesGothamist
- ANYC Taxi Commission proposes dropping $200 fines for suspended driversTHE CITY
- ACouncilmember Marte Reintroduces Bill to Preserve Traditional Medicare for NYC RetireesTHE CITY
- BNYC Council proposes meter rule for pedicabs after surge in complaintsGothamist
- BHousing Plan for Queens’ Sunnyside Yard Sparks Brief ExcitementGothamist
- BParolee Arrested After Dead Dog Found in Queens HomeamNewYork
- BSpinal injury survivor set to start coast‑to‑coast walk from Brooklyn BridgeamNewYork
- BRetired NY Supreme Court Justice Charles J. Thomas Dies at 92amNewYork
Stories from this broadcast
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NYC Council Passes Year‑Round Outdoor Dining Bill
The New York City Council approved a bill on August 13, 2026, allowing restaurants to keep outdoor dining structures year‑round and requiring winterization.…
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NYC Council Moves to Meter Pedicabs Amid Rising Complaints
The NYC Council proposes shifting pedicab regulation to the Taxi and Limousine Commission and requiring meters after 172 complaints about rides costing up to…
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Fire Breaks Out on Flatiron Building Scaffolding in Manhattan
A fire ignited on the scaffolding surrounding Manhattan’s Flatiron Building on August 13, 2026, prompting a response from the FDNY and law‑enforcement…
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UFT Threatens to Block City Reading Curriculum Overhaul
UFT President Michael Mulgrew warned the city it will oppose a new reading curriculum overhaul unless reforms are added, citing a recent drop in test scores…
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Amtrak and Mamdani Pitch Mixed‑Use Housing for Sunnyside Yard
Amtrak and developer Mamdani proposed a mixed‑use housing project for Queens’ Sunnyside Yard that would add thousands of units, sparking brief enthusiasm that…
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Manhattan and Brooklyn Rents Hit Record Levels in July
July 2026 saw Manhattan and Brooklyn market‑rate rents reach record levels, with Manhattan's median rent hitting $5,000, a 6.4% year‑over‑year increase, while…
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NYC Admin Makes Childcare Free for 22,000 Families
The Mamdani administration announced that New York City’s subsidized childcare program will now fully cover weekly co‑pays for 22,000 eligible families, making…
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Parolee Arrested After Dead Dog Discovered in Queens Home
A Queens parolee was arrested after a dead dog was found during a routine parole compliance check at his College Point home on August 13, 2026. Police and…
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Taxi Commission Plans to Drop $200 Fines for Suspended Drivers
The NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission proposes removing the $200 fine for drivers whose licenses are suspended and who are over 30 days late on required drug…
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Spinal Injury Survivor Begins Coast-to-Coast Walk from Brooklyn Bridge
Fergus Farrell, who recovered from a 2018 spinal injury after a year in a wheelchair, begins a nearly 3,000‑mile coast‑to‑coast walk today by crossing the…
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Councilmember Marte Reintroduces Bill to Keep Medicare for NYC Retirees
Councilmember Christopher Marte reintroduced a bill on August 13, 2026, to block any move from traditional Medicare to a private plan for New York City’s…
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Retired NY Supreme Court Justice Charles J. Thomas Dies at 92
Retired New York Supreme Court Justice Charles J. Thomas died at 92 in New York City on August 13, 2026, leaving a legacy of judicial service and mentorship to…
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