The Local Sunset
New York · Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 19 min
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- ANYC Council Pushes for Paper Exams in Grades 3‑8THE CITY
- ANYC Food Pantries Add Pet Food to Aid Struggling OwnersGothamist
- ANYC Council to Vote on Horse Carriage Ban on Oct. 22ABC7 New York
- ANYC taxi union, Uber and investors push for driver health fundGothamist
- ANYC lawyers clash over rent‑freeze for stabilized apartmentsGothamist
- BNYC Launches 'Debt Demolisher' Program to Recover $25M in Unpaid TicketsTHE CITY
- BDOT completes Avenue B redesign, narrowing to one lane over three blocksamNewYork
- BBarred Owl and Barn Owl Family Spotted Near Central ParkamNewYork
- BSix Flags Great Adventure shuts coaster after fatal Georgia crashABC7 New York
- BNYC launches waterway freight pilot with a vintage boatGothamist
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NYC Council Calls for Paper Tests in Grades 3‑8
More than half of NYC Council members urged the state Education Department to permit paper‑based standardized tests for grades 3‑8, and the department has not…
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NYC Unveils 'Debt Demolisher' to Recover $25M in Tickets
NYC officials introduced the Debt Demolisher program, waiving interest on unpaid tickets to help recoup up to $25 million in overdue fines.
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Warmest Day of Week Expected Wednesday Across Tri-State
AccuWeather predicts Wednesday will be the warmest day of the week in the Tri-State area, with brief summer‑like heat and a chance of an afternoon shower,…
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NYC Food Pantries to Offer Pet Food to Struggling Owners
Twenty-two NYC food pantries will begin offering pet food alongside human aid to address rising demand from owners facing food insecurity.
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DOT finishes Avenue B redesign, cuts to one lane
The DOT completed a redesign of three blocks of Avenue B, making it a one‑way street with one lane, as part of the Open Street program.
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NJ Transit, Amtrak Riders Face Five Weeks of Bridge Work Delays
NJ Transit and Amtrak riders will face five weeks of cancellations and longer trips beginning October 12 due to construction on the new Portal North Bridge,…
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NYC Council to Vote on Horse Carriage Ban Oct. 22
The council will vote on Oct. 22, 2026 on legislation to ban horse‑drawn carriages, a move driven by growing scrutiny of the industry.
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Barred Owl and Barn Owl Family Spotted Near Central Park
A barred owl was seen in Central Park’s Ramble and a barn owl family on the Upper West Side, prompting interest among locals and birdwatchers.
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Taxi Union, Uber, Investors Call for Driver Health Fund
A coalition of the taxi union, Uber, a private‑equity firm, city lawmakers and the MTA is urging the city to use an existing surcharge to create a health fund…
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Six Flags Great Adventure Closes Coaster After Georgia Fatal Crash
Six Flags Great Adventure closed a roller coaster on Oct. 12, 2026 following a fatal coaster accident at another Six Flags park in Georgia, citing safety…
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Lawyers Clash Over NYC Rent‑Freeze for Stabilized Units
Landlords, represented by Randy Mastro, aim to block NYC's rent‑freeze for stabilized apartments, while Corporation Counsel Steve Banks defends the rule and…
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NYC Starts Waterway Freight Pilot with Vintage Boat
NYC launched a pilot to move freight off trucks onto waterways using a 55‑year‑old vessel, part of its “blue highways” plan to reduce truck traffic.
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