The Local Sunset
New York · Friday, October 16, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 20 min
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- ACarriage drivers and unions protest NYC plan to end horse-drawn rides by 2028ABC7 New York
- ASevere Thunderstorm Watch Issued for NYC, Winds Up to 70 mph PossibleABC7 New York
- ANYC Ambulance Waits Up 41% Amid Rising Critical CallsGothamist
- APolice say white powder in Bronx office envelope is harmlessABC7 New York
- AAutistic Students' Bus Lost in Brooklyn for Four HoursGothamist
- BMTA official opposes free bus plan after fare‑evasion assaultGothamist
- BPioneering 19th‑Century Journalist’s Ashes Transported from Queens CrematoriumTHE CITY
- BBronx delivery contractors warn city bill could threaten jobsamNewYork
- BNYC launches new plan to preserve East River bridgesGothamist
- BCiti Bike adds 230 docks across seven new neighborhoodsGothamist
Stories from this broadcast
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Two Teens Charged in FIT Student’s Fentanyl Death
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MTA Credits Congestion Pricing for New Bryant Park Elevators
The MTA marked four new elevators at the Bryant Park station as financed by Manhattan’s congestion pricing revenue. The program, started in 2025, provides…
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Law Professor Says Elected Officials Suit Supreme Court
Law professor John Q. Barrett contended that elected officials bring valuable practical experience to the Supreme Court, amid ongoing debates over judicial…
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Jewelry Boutique and Motorcycle Garage Share Red Hook Storefront
Katherine Lincoln Jewelry and Stiles and Jagger Moto are sharing a single storefront in Red Hook, Brooklyn, combining a jewelry boutique with a motorcycle…
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NYC Homelessness Budget Up as Street Count Rises, Outreach Duplicated
A rise in NYC’s homelessness budget coincided with higher street homelessness in March 2026, prompting advocates to criticize overlapping outreach work. The…
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Hochul, Blakeman Clash Over Trump Focus in Governor Race
Governor Hochul and Republican challenger Blakeman criticized each other for focusing on President Trump instead of the governor’s record in the 2026 New York…
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Carriage Horse Drivers Protest Proposed Phase-out Bill
Carriage horse drivers and related stakeholders protested at Central Park’s entrance on Oct. 16, 2026, opposing a pending city council bill that would phase…
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Newark Approves $500M Lease for East Ward School
Newark moves ahead with a $500 million, 30‑year lease to build a school for 667 students in the Ironbound’s East Ward.
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Moms Start New Jersey Women's Self-Defense Program
Two mothers, partnering with nonprofit Strike It Strong, introduced a self‑defense program in New Jersey to teach women protective techniques.
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NYC Council Calls for Paper Exams in Grades 3‑8
More than half of NYC Council members asked the state to allow paper‑and‑pencil tests for grades 3‑8, citing the need for an alternative to digital exams.
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Prologis Considers Amazon Warehouse at Former NY Post Plant, Neighbors Concerned
Prologis is assessing a plan to locate an Amazon warehouse at the former New York Post printing plant on the Port Morris waterfront, prompting concerns from…
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Powder Mail Incident Exposes Six at Bronx Office
An envelope with unknown powder mailed to Rep. Ritchie Torres' Bronx office on Oct. 16 exposed six people and triggered a hazardous‑materials response. The…
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