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Teen Critically Injured After Rollover Crash on Queens Parkway
Two teens were ejected from a vehicle that rolled over on Queens' Cross Island Parkway on September 6, 2026; one suffered critical head injuries while police…
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New York Carnival Parade Returns Monday with Boosted Security
The New York Carnival Parade resumes on September 7 in Brooklyn with thousands expected, featuring increased security and an earlier closing time. Brooklyn…
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Gas Prices Reach $4.25 Gallon in NYC Over Labor Day
Gasoline prices rose to $4.25 per gallon in New York City and $4.20 in the surrounding Tri‑State area during Labor Day weekend, driven by increased holiday…
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NYC Schools Set for September 10 Return
NYC public schools will resume on September 10, 2026, with Chancellor Kamar Samuels highlighting a focus on strengthening student‑teacher connections as the…
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NYC to Fine Small Buildings for Curbside Trash Bags
Starting September 8, 2026, NYC will fine owners of residential buildings with nine or fewer units who leave black trash bags on curbs, a move aimed at…
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Federal Court Dismisses Trump DOJ Challenge to New Jersey ICE Ban
A federal court dismissed the Trump-era DOJ lawsuit challenging New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill's order that bars ICE agents from nonpublic state property,…
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NJ Distillery Founder Moves Operations to New York Over Regulations
Gil Spaier, founder of All Points Distillery, is moving the Newark operation to New York’s Hudson Valley because New Jersey’s tightened alcohol regulations…
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Passenger Arrested After Crew Uses Duct Tape on Flight AA 618
A passenger on American Airlines flight AA 618 was arrested after crew restrained him with duct tape, prompting FBI involvement and highlighting airline…
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Bayside Residents Uneasy Over Alleged Squatter
Bayside residents are uneasy after an alleged squatter moved into a local property, prompting concern about safety and neighborhood character.
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NY Judges Resist Child‑Custody Safety Bill
Manhattan Family Court judges oppose a bill mandating child safety as the top factor in custody decisions, citing potential unintended effects and added…
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NJ Attorney General Disbands State Corruption Unit
New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced the dissolution of the state’s corruption prosecution unit in September 2026 after a lost case against…
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Kips Bay Residents Rally to Save AMC Theater
Kips Bay residents have organized a public meeting to urge NYU Langone Health to stop the planned shutdown of the AMC Kips Bay 15 cinema and nearby Fairway…
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Inspector General Deems MTA Subway Substations Unsafe After 2024 Explosion
A New York State Inspector General report found MTA subway power substations unsafe after a 2024 explosion caused by improper maintenance. The watchdog calls…
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Seventeen Dead in Ten Years on Brooklyn’s Third Avenue
Seventeen traffic fatalities have occurred on a Brooklyn stretch of Third Avenue near NYU Langone Hospital‑Brooklyn over the past ten years, leading to the…
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Starbucks Tops NYC Labor Violation Rankings
The NYC Comptroller’s annual Employer Violations Dashboard placed Starbucks at the top of the list of companies with the most labor law breaches, based on data…
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Street Artist Tom Bob Turns Pipe Into Snake, Eyes Greenpoint Warehouse
Tom Bob transformed a Lower Manhattan pipe into a bright snake-like sculpture and announced plans to convert a Greenpoint warehouse into a larger art space.…
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Blackstone Faces $30 Million Rent‑Stabilization Lawsuit in Manhattan
A class-action lawsuit alleges Blackstone, BREIT Operating Partnership and Beam Living overcharged rent‑stabilized Manhattan apartments by more than $30…
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Gov. Hochul signs law to protect humpback whales after 500 sightings
Governor Kathy Hochul signed a whale safety law in July 2026 after humpback sightings in New York City waters reached 500, aiming to protect the growing…
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NYC Workers Strike, Secure Major Contract Gains This Summer
In summer 2026, NYC nurses, public defenders, hotel workers and college faculty struck and secured significant contract improvements, reflecting a broader wave…
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NYC to Fine Small Residential Buildings Over Trash Bin Violations
Starting Sept. 8, 2026, NYC will fine owners of residential buildings with nine units or fewer who fail to use city‑approved trash bins, aiming to eliminate…
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Kips Bay Residents Mobilize to Save AMC 15 Theater
Kips Bay residents and community groups are pressing NYU Langone Health to keep the AMC Kips Bay 15 theater open before a December 31 closure deadline, while…
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Trump Denies $252 Million Blizzard Aid for New York, New Jersey
President Donald Trump refused $252 million in federal disaster relief for the February 2026 nor'easter that hit New York and New Jersey. Governors of both…
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Brooklyn Party Leader Changes Election Rules to Stay in Power
Frank Seddio altered the Brooklyn Democratic Party’s internal election rules to secure his continued leadership, sparking debate over concentration of power…
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NYC’s $6 B Canadian Power Line Completed but Under‑utilized
The $6 billion Champlain Hudson Power Express line linking Canadian hydroelectric power to New York City is finished but currently runs at about 20 percent of…