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The Local Sunset ·
The mayor announced a long‑term repair of the BQE’s deteriorating triple cantilever, proposing a temporary highway through Brooklyn Bridge Park, which could disrupt park activities while a permanent fix is pursued.
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Councilmember Phil Wong urged New York City to boost flood‑prevention spending for Queens, citing repeated flooding and stronger storms as evidence the borough…
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AMC Theatres will permanently close its Kips Bay 15 cinema on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan on December 31, 2026, affecting AMC Stubs members who have used the venue.
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NYC is launching a fast‑track housing court to accelerate cases against owners of buildings with severe habitability violations, aiming to provide quicker…
The Local Sunset ·
New York State has provided over $320 million in subsidies to data‑center projects in Rockland County, including those by CoreSite, while Governor Hochul's…
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Two women died when a Mack tractor‑trailer overturned onto a stopped Chevrolet on Interstate 78 in Newark. State police are investigating the crash.
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A New York law limiting local police assistance to ICE became effective on August 25, 2026, aiming to curb collaboration between local law enforcement and…
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The New York City Council approved its first expansion of street‑vendor permits in decades, allowing vendors to obtain new food and merchandise licenses…
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New York City’s draft Fair Housing Growth Strategy proposes adding nearly 86,500 housing units in Queens by 2030 to maintain vacancy rates and advance…
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New York City families face a childcare shortage because the city’s schools open later than other major districts, extending the need for summer supervision.…
The Local Sunset ·
A 41-year-old inmate died after a medical emergency was reported during a tour of the Robert N. Davoren Center at Rikers Island on August 25, 2026, marking the…
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New York City recorded fewer deaths among its homeless population in 2025, even though the overall homeless count remained at an all‑time high. Most of the…
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Construction to improve safety on JFK Boulevard in Journal Square began on August 24, 2026, launching an 18‑month project aimed at reducing accidents on a road…
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Queens Councilmember Phil Wong urged the city to increase funding for flood prevention, citing stronger storms and rising flood risks in the borough.
The Local Sunset ·
A group of people climbed out of a manhole near Penn Station on August 20, 2026, prompting a police and transit response. The event follows earlier manhole…
The Local Sunset ·
Suffolk County Police used a hovercraft on August 23 to rescue a family from a grounded boat near Fire Island Inlet, treating a two‑year‑old for minor injuries.
The Local Sunset ·
In July 2026, a man displaying an illegal Burmese python on the Coney Island boardwalk was ticketed and the snake seized by city environmental officers,…
The Local Sunset ·
Mayor Eric Mamdani announced a temporary highway will be built on Furman Street to allow repairs on a crumbling triple‑cantilever section of the BQE, marking…
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The dog run at Herbert Von King Park in Bed-Stuy was closed on August 23 after soil tests detected arsenic and mercury, prompting city officials to halt use…
The Local Sunset ·
The NYC Office of the Chief Medical Examiner used new DNA techniques to identify a previously unknown 9/11 victim, offering closure to the family after 25…
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East New York residents, led by Debra Ack, began buying vacant lots on Jamaica Avenue to convert empty land into community assets, addressing the…
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NYC sanitation workers report a rise in needle‑stick injuries, linking the increase to more discarded GLP‑1 weight‑loss medication needles in the city’s waste.
The Local Sunset ·
Rensselaer County’s executive and undersheriff said they will not enforce a new state law limiting local police cooperation with ICE, maintaining current…
The Local Sunset ·
New Arts Commissioner Diya Vij, appointed in February 2026, is prioritizing affordable cultural programming while New York City expands major venues like…