The Local Sunset
On airNew York · Monday, August 31, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 22 min
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Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- ANYC Major Crime Down for Fourth Year, Murders at 128 in H1 2026THE CITY
- AMayor Mamdani vows to resolve NYC childcare payment delays ahead of 2‑K rolloutGothamist
- AJudges Mentor Supreme Court Interns in Summer ProgramamNewYork
- AInwood Residents Push Back Against Ongoing Street RacingGothamist
- ANYC school year delayed to Sept. 10, sparking childcare scramble for parentsGothamist
- BMTA Halts B Train Service for Emergency Repairs in Upper ManhattanamNewYork
- BNYC Mayor Signs Bill to Make Outdoor Dining Year‑RoundamNewYork
- BNYC Holds Annual 9/11 Remembrance CeremonyABC7 New York
- BMTA says physical OMNY cards can’t be refilledGothamist
- BRabies‑suspect fox roaming Staten Island, officials launch searchGothamist
Stories from this broadcast
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NYC Major Crime Declines Fourth Year, Murders at 128 in 2026
New York City’s major crime fell for a fourth straight year, with 128 murders recorded in the first half of 2026, while felony assaults stay comparatively high.
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MTA Halts B Train Service for Emergency Repairs in Upper Manhattan
The MTA suspended B train service in Upper Manhattan and had downtown C trains skip several stops on Monday, August 31, 2026, to conduct emergency track…
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Bronx Foreclosure Filings Almost Double as Citywide Rates Drop
Bronx first‑time foreclosure filings nearly doubled in Q2 2026, while total foreclosure cases fell across New York City, indicating a borough‑specific rise…
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Mayor Mamdani Promises Fix for Childcare Payment Delays Ahead of 2‑K
Mayor Zohran Mamdani visited a Brooklyn early‑childhood center on June 25, 2026, urging families to apply for the city’s 2‑K program and promising to resolve…
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Mayor Mamdani Signs Bill for Year‑Round Outdoor Dining
Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed legislation on August 31, 2026, removing seasonal restrictions on outdoor dining in New York City. The new law permits restaurants…
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Brooklyn Councilors Call for End to Navy Yard Raves
Brooklyn councilmembers have urged the Navy Yard Development Corporation to stop large, noisy raves after resident complaints about disruptive noise,…
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Manhattan Judges Guide Supreme Court Interns in Summer Program
Manhattan Supreme Court judges mentored New York State Supreme Court interns this summer, providing practical insight into court administration as part of a…
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NYC Holds Annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum held its annual remembrance ceremony on September 11, 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of the 2001 attacks and…
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Inwood Residents Demand Action on Street‑Racing Crashes
In August 2026, Inwood residents demanded stronger city action after multiple high‑speed crashes linked to illegal street racing left crosswalks scarred with…
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MTA Reports System Error Halts Refills of Physical OMNY Cards
The MTA disclosed that an undisclosed system error prevents refilling physical OMNY cards, urging riders to use phones, credit or debit cards instead. The…
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NYC School Year Delayed to Sept. 10, Prompting Childcare Crunch
New York City public schools will open on September 10, 2026, a week later than usual due to an extended Labor Day holiday, prompting a citywide scramble for…
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Rabies‑suspect fox spotted on Staten Island, officials begin search
New York State officials are searching for a red fox near Mount Loretto, Staten Island, that may carry rabies, and have warned residents to avoid contact to…
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