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Manhattan Park Death Officially Declared Homicide
Police have ruled the death of a woman found on a Highbridge Park trail a homicide, following an investigation that identified a puncture wound as the cause.…
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Manhunt Launched for Suspect in Prospect Park Assault
NYPD detectives are searching for a male suspect who attempted to rape a woman in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, after an assault involving choking. A composite…
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NYPD Boosts Patrols After Four Armed Robberies in Central Park
After four armed robberies on the east side of Central Park on September 17, the NYPD increased patrols the next day to deter further incidents and reassure…
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NYPD Issues Suspect Photo After Labor Day Parade Shooting
NYPD released a suspect photo after a woman and a 19‑year‑old were shot near the New York Carnival Parade on Labor Day, urging the public to assist in the…
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NYC Preschools Start Receiving Loans and City Payments
NYC preschool providers are receiving loan approvals and city payments, enabling them to be paid for services, while some providers are still awaiting approval.
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MTA’s Plan to Unstaff Subway Token Booths Denied
The MTA’s bid to allow unstaffed, locked token booths during agent absences was denied, keeping the requirement for a station agent at every booth intact…
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NYC Climate Week Kicks Off Focused on AI and Grid Resilience
The 18th NYC Climate Week opened on September 20, 2026, focusing on AI, data‑center emissions, climate adaptation, energy supply and grid resilience. City…
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Vintage Bus Fest Returns to NYC with 1918 Double‑Decker
The vintage bus festival returned to New York City on Saturday, featuring a restored 1918 double‑deck coach and drawing the city’s largest gathering of transit…
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Bronx Debuts First Dedicated Busway on Tremont Avenue
Bronx officials opened the borough's first dedicated busway on Tremont Avenue, aiming to lift bus speeds above the historic five miles per hour seen on the…
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Judicial Interns Observe Manhattan Criminal Court This Summer
New York State Supreme Court judicial interns observed Manhattan criminal court proceedings during the summer of 2026, receiving mentorship and practical legal…
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Village Trip Returns for 8th Annual Lower Manhattan Festival
Village Trip’s eighth Lower Manhattan Festival runs September 25‑October 4, 2026, featuring music, history, and activism to highlight the area’s cultural…
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NYPD Probes Summer String of Pharmacy Heists
The NYPD is investigating a summer series of burglaries at eight city pharmacies, which resulted in the theft of about $50,000 worth of prescription drugs.…
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Tesla Rolls Out Autonomous Cybercabs Citywide Without Prior Notice
Tesla launched its driverless Cybercab fleet across all five New York City boroughs on September 18 without notifying the Department of Transportation,…
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Jail Reform Monitor Says City Officials Dodge Required Oversight
Jail reform monitor Stanley Richards alleges that city officials are evading required oversight, contradicting earlier optimism and occurring as the Department…
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NYC Records More West Nile Cases in 2026 Than 2025
NYC health officials report that 2026 has already seen more human West Nile cases than the entire year of 2025, with most hospitalized patients suffering…
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One‑Third of NYC Students Miss Over 10% of School Year
The NYC Department of Education reported on September 17, 2026 that 33 percent of students missed at least 10 percent of school days in 2025‑26, a rate…
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Legionnaires Outbreak in South Bronx Claims 2 Lives, 14 Cases
A Legionnaires disease outbreak linked to cooling towers in two South Bronx zip codes has resulted in 14 confirmed cases, two deaths and one hospitalization,…
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Woman Found Dead on Highbridge Trail Ruled Homicide
A woman's death found on a Highbridge Park trail with a puncture wound has been ruled a homicide by the medical examiner, prompting an ongoing police…
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NYC Appoints Officials to New Land Bank Ending Tax Lien Sales
New York City announced appointments to a proposed land bank that will replace the tax lien sale system, aiming to end the controversial practice and improve…
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Zeta Charter Schools Opens New Bronx Campus for Grades 3‑8
Zeta Charter Schools opened a new campus on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx on September 17, serving 600 students in grades three through eight. The East Tremont…
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NYC Preschools Start Receiving Approved Loan Payments
NYC preschool providers started receiving approved loan payments in September 2026, ending a year‑long wait, though some centers are still awaiting final…
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Legal Aid Society Sues Over Trump Rule Blocking Green‑Card Benefits
The Legal Aid Society has filed three lawsuits in New York City to contest a Trump administration rule that blocks green‑card applicants through family…
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Brooklyn Motorcyclist Dies in Queensboro Bridge Ramp Crash
A Brooklyn motorcyclist died after crashing on the Queensboro Bridge’s westbound ramp at 6:20 p.m. on September 17, 2026, prompting NYPD response and evening…
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Empty School Bus Crashes Into Crown Heights Apartment
An empty school bus driven by a 65‑year‑old crashed into a four‑story apartment at 869 Eastern Parkway at 7:21 a.m., displacing 26 residents. Authorities are…