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Third Victim Found After Bronx Apartment Explosion
A third body was found on Saturday in the Bronx apartment building that suffered an explosion and fire earlier in the week, raising the death toll to three.…
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NYC Reading Proficiency Falls to 50% Amid Literacy Overhaul
NYC public schools saw reading proficiency fall to 50 percent on the latest state test, coinciding with a citywide overhaul of literacy instruction. The…
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Chambers St J/Z Station to Get Renovation After Decades of Decay
Governor Hochul and the MTA announced a contractor search on August 7 to renovate the aging, deteriorated Chambers Street J/Z subway station near City Hall,…
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Brooklyn and Queens Issued
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Brooklyn and Queens until 5 p.m., while a watch covers northern New Jersey, the Hudson Valley and Connecticut…
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Brooklyn Democrats Nominate Four Supreme Court Candidates
The Brooklyn Democratic Party’s 170 judicial delegates nominated four candidates for the New York State Supreme Court at a Marine Park convention on August 6,…
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ASPCA Rescues Over 100 Cats From Three NYC Apartments
On August 8, 2026, the ASPCA rescued over 100 cats from three New York City apartments, adding to its history of intervening in animal‑hoarding cases marked by…
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Weekend Subway, LIRR and NJ Transit Service Changes Hit NYC Area
The MTA, LIRR and NJ Transit will run reduced subway and rail schedules on August 8‑9, 2026, causing longer commutes for riders in New York City, Long Island…
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Fallen Tree Crushes Box Truck During Storm Cleanup
A tree uprooted by a recent storm crushed a box truck in the Tri‑State area during cleanup, prompting emergency response and temporary road closures.
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MTA Increases Subway Ads, Sparks Rider Complaints
The MTA is adding more ads to subway stations and turnstiles, generating extra revenue, while some riders criticize the increased advertising presence,…
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Extreme Heat Expected Across NYC This Weekend
New York City faces unusually high temperatures and a chance of severe storms on August 8‑9, 2026, prompting meteorologists to warn of sweltering conditions…
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NYC Bar Association Clarifies Safe‑Harbor Rule for Lawyer Hires
The NYC Bar Association’s Professional Ethics Committee issued a clarification on the safe‑harbor conflict‑of‑interest rule, giving law firms a clearer…
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NYC Reading Proficiency Falls to 50% Amid Literacy Overhaul
State assessments show New York City public school reading proficiency has fallen to 50 percent as the Department of Education implements a citywide literacy…
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NYC Ferry Workers Vote Unanimously to Join TWU
On August 6, 2026, 61 of 65 NYC Ferry technicians and welders voted unanimously to join the Transport Workers Union, seeking higher wages and better benefits,…
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NYPD Increases Police Presence at Manhattan Dominican Day Parade
The NYPD will deploy specialized gun- and gang-focused teams for the Manhattan Dominican Day Parade on August 9, 2026, after seizing sixteen firearms at the…
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Bronx Public Defenders Resume Work After Strike Ends
Bronx public defenders and support staff returned to the Bronx County courthouse on August 7, 2026, after a strike ended with a new agreement that raises pay…
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NYC Health Department to Spray Mosquito Larvicide in Queens, Staten Island
The NYC Health Department will conduct aerial larviciding next week in Queens, Staten Island and city wetlands to combat rising numbers of West Nile…
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NYC Council Sets Hearing on Luxury Second-Home Tax
The NYC Council will hold an oversight hearing on the newly introduced luxury second‑home tax, examining its rollout and the large number of exemption…
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for NYC and Tri-State Area
The National Weather Service has placed a severe thunderstorm watch over New York City and the Tri‑State area on August 7, 2026, lasting until 9:00 p.m.,…
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Weekend Service Changes Affect Subway, LIRR and NJ Transit
The MTA, LIRR and NJ Transit will enact weekend service changes on August 8‑9, 2026, leading to longer commutes and delays across New York City, Long Island…
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Queens Civil Court Judge Removed for Illegal Law Practice
A Queens Civil Court judge was removed by the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct for continuing to practice law, employing a felon paralegal,…
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Bronx Foreclosure Filings Nearly Double Year‑Over‑Year
PropertyShark data show Bronx foreclosure filings nearly doubled in 2025‑2026, contrasting with a citywide decline and reflecting growing economic pressures on…
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Open-Primary Advocates Sue NYC Over Petition Denial
United NY sued New York City after the city denied petitions to adopt open primaries, alleging the decision favors partisan interests; the case could decide…
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Migrant Minors Appear in NYC Immigration Court Without Counsel
On July 31, 2026, unaccompanied migrant children attended a deportation hearing in New York City without court‑appointed lawyers after a legal‑services…
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Harlem Legionnaires Victims Sue City for Hundreds of Millions
Approximately 41 Harlem residents sickened in a 2025 Legionnaires’ outbreak have filed three lawsuits seeking hundreds of millions in damages, alleging city…