The Local Sunset
New York · Wednesday, September 30, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 21 min
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- ANYC Council to Review 23 E‑Bike and Scooter Safety BillsABC7 New York
- ANYC reports $2 billion economic boost from 2026 World CupGothamist
- ATrump tariffs add $1 billion to NYC transit vehicle costsGothamist
- ABrooklyn Children's Museum criticized for noisy rooftop rentalsGothamist
- AManhattan Parking Meter QR Scams Prompt Identity Theft ChargeGothamist
- BNYC Ferry raises single‑ride fare to $5 on Oct. 19Gothamist
- BBronx Legionnaires' Outbreak Declared Over After Two FatalitiesGothamist
- BNew Jersey towns sue to curb noisy NYC sightseeing helicoptersGothamist
- BNY judge orders city to redo pied‑à‑terre tax rolloutGothamist
- BReport Finds High Injury and Mental Health Issues Among NYC Delivery WorkersTHE CITY
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NYC Council Reviews 23 E‑Bike and Scooter Safety Bills
On September 30, the NYC Council heard 23 safety proposals for e‑bikes and scooters after multiple deadly crashes. The hearing aims to address those fatal…
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NYC Ferry Increases Single‑Ride Fare to $5
NYC Ferry will raise its single‑ride fare to $5 on Oct. 19, up $0.50 from $4.50. The service offers waterborne transit with scenic city views.
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NYC Plans Higher Fines for Neglected Vacant Lots
The Department of Sanitation proposes raising fines from $100 to $250 for landlords of dirty vacant lots to combat rat infestations and enhance neighborhood…
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NYC Says World Cup Boosted Local Economy by $2 Billion
NYC officials say out‑of‑town visitors during the 2026 World Cup contributed about $2 billion to the local economy, driven by increased consumer spending…
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Bronx Legionnaires Outbreak Declared Over After Two Deaths
New York City health officials declared the South Bronx Legionnaires’ outbreak over after removing a contaminated cooling tower, which had resulted in two…
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Brooklyn Residents Evacuated After Storm Rips Building Facade
A nor'easter caused stucco siding to fall from a Brooklyn apartment building on September 26, forcing residents to evacuate.
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Trump tariffs add $1 billion to NYC transit vehicle costs
Tariffs under President Donald Trump added $1 billion to the cost of the MTA’s new subway cars and buses, as U.S. duties on imported components increased…
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New Jersey towns sue to curb noisy sightseeing helicopters
Kearny and other New Jersey towns sued on September 30, 2026, to block helicopter operators from flying beyond authorized hours due to noise complaints from…
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Brooklyn Children's Museum Faces Resident Complaints Over Noisy Rooftop Rentals
Rooftop rentals for noisy events at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum have reduced days open to children and prompted complaints from Crown Heights residents.
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Judge Orders NYC to Redo Pied‑à‑Terre Tax Rollout
A Staten Island judge ordered New York City to redo its pied‑à‑terre tax rollout after a lawsuit claiming the implementation was improper and tied to a…
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Manhattan Parking Meter QR Scams Lead to Identity Theft Charge
Prosecutors charged a 39‑year‑old man with identity theft after fake QR stickers on Manhattan parking meters sent drivers to a fraudulent payment site,…
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Study Shows High Injury, Mental Health Risks for NYC Couriers
A March 2026 study of 561 NYC delivery workers found high injury and mental‑health issues, attributing them to physical demands and deactivation practices.
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