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US Open Fan Week Starts as NYC Streets Close for Summer
The US Open Fan Week begins alongside the final days of the Summer Streets program, with Manhattan streets closed for both tennis events featuring Carlos…
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Man Ticketed After Displaying Illegal Burmese Python on Coney Island Boardwalk
Environmental officers ticketed a man for displaying an illegal Burmese python on the Coney Island boardwalk, seizing the snake and reinforcing New York's ban…
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Homeless Deaths Decline in 2025 Amid Record Population
In 2025, deaths among homeless New Yorkers fell, primarily linked to drug use, while the city’s homeless population remained at a record high, highlighting…
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Man Cut Across Face After Argument at East River Park
A man was stabbed in the face after an argument escalated at East River Park on August 22, 2026, prompting a police investigation into the assault.
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Unfinished Jersey City 9/11 Memorial Draws New Criticism
The Empty Sky 9/11 Memorial in Jersey City remains unfinished as the 25th anniversary of the attacks approaches, drawing fresh criticism for its incomplete…
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FDNY and NYPD Compete in First Staten Island Hot‑Dog Contest
On August 22, 2026, the FDNY and NYPD faced off in Staten Island's first hot‑dog‑eating contest, highlighting a friendly rivalry and inter‑agency camaraderie.
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MTA Launches Year-Long Pilot for Virtual OMNY Cards
The MTA announced a year-long pilot for a virtual OMNY fare card, moving forward after a year of delays and aiming to test digital ticketing in New York City.
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Brooklyn Dog Run Closed After Arsenic and Mercury Found
Testing at Herbert Von King Park’s dog run in Brooklyn revealed arsenic and mercury contamination, leading to its closure on August 23, 2026 to protect public…
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Safety Construction Begins on JFK Boulevard in Jersey City
Safety construction began this week on JFK Boulevard in Journal Square, Jersey City, with an 18‑month timeline to address the road’s high accident rate. The…
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Fast-Moving Storms Flood Streets in NYC and New Jersey
Fast‑moving storms on Sunday morning, August 23, 2026, caused heavy rain that overwhelmed drainage systems, flooding low‑lying streets in New York City and New…
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Hovercraft Rescues Family After Boat Grounds at Fire Island Inlet
Suffolk County Police used a hovercraft on August 23 to rescue a family whose boat grounded near Fire Island Inlet, treating a 2‑year‑old for minor injuries,…
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Tribeca Renters Sue Compass Over $5,000 Monthly Rents
Two Tribeca renters sued Compass in federal court, claiming its dominant market share forces $5,000 monthly rents, alleging antitrust violations.
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Police seize $1 Million in Fentanyl, Arrest Seven in Bronx Apartment
Police seized about eight pounds of fentanyl worth over $1 million and arrested seven people during a raid on a Bronx apartment, part of a wider crackdown on…
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NYC Summer Streets Closes Eastern Parkway and Grand Concourse
On Aug. 22, NYC Summer Streets closed Eastern Parkway and the Grand Concourse from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering New Yorkers car‑free space for walking, biking…
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Diya Vij Named NYC Cultural Affairs Chief, Vows Affordable Arts
Diya Vij was appointed head of NYC’s Department of Cultural Affairs in February 2026, pledging to keep arts affordable amid rising costs, under Mayor Mamdani’s…
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Man Killed in East New York Road‑Rage Shooting, Police Seek Suspect
A man was fatally shot in a road‑rage dispute in East New York, Brooklyn, just before 10 p.m. on August 22, 2026, and NYPD officers have launched a manhunt for…
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NYPD Expands Drone Patrols for 2026 U.S. Open
The NYPD has introduced expanded aerial patrols and new authority to intercept unauthorized drones at the U.S. Open in Flushing Meadows, aiming to prevent…
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Man Vandalizes Upper East Side Preschool Corn Garden
An unidentified man vandalized the sidewalk corn garden at Mis Amiguitos Spanish Montessori School in the Upper East Side on August 17, 2026, uprooting the…
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DEC Confiscates Burmese Python Displayed on Coney Island Boardwalk
DEC officials confiscated a Burmese python on July 12, 2026, after its owner displayed it to a crowd on Coney Island's boardwalk, citing New York's ban on…
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Brooklyn Dog Run Closed Over High Mercury, Arsenic Levels
NYC Parks shut the Herbert Von King Park dog run in Brooklyn indefinitely after soil tests found arsenic and mercury above state residential limits. The area,…
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MTA Debuts 'Ask the MTA' Transit Q&A Column
The MTA and amNewYork have introduced an “Ask the MTA” column, inviting residents to email transit questions for official answers. The feature aims to give…
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Homeless Deaths Drop in 2025 as Population Stays at Record High
In 2025, deaths among homeless New Yorkers fell while the overall homeless population stayed at a record high, with most fatalities linked to drug use.
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Oceanic Manta Ray Spotted Feeding Near Jones Beach
The New York Department of Environmental Conservation recorded an oceanic manta ray feeding off Jones Beach on August 22, 2026, a rare summer occurrence linked…
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NYC Sets Goal of 700,000 New Homes by 2036
The Mamdani administration announced a target of 700,000 new housing units for New York City between 2026 and 2036, outlined in the first housing report…