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NYC Reading Scores Plunge, Raising Questions on State Test Validity
Reading scores in NYC public schools dropped sharply in 2026, leading educators and observers to question whether the state’s literacy assessments accurately…
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Tri-State Set for Solar Eclipse, Meteor Shower and Planetary Alignment
On August 12, 2026, the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut region will experience a solar eclipse, a meteor shower and a planetary alignment, offering a rare…
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Brooklyn Detective Indicted for Assaulting Handcuffed Prisoner
Brooklyn Detective Raymond Ng, 51, was indicted for assault after allegedly striking a handcuffed 49-year-old detainee at the 76th Precinct, causing an orbital…
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NYPD Removes Snake From Upper West Side Construction Site
Police rescued a snake from an Upper West Side construction site on August 11 after a worker called 911, with the NYPD Emergency Service Unit handling the…
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AccuWeather Forecast Calls for Hazy, Cooler Day in NYC
AccuWeather forecasts a hazier, slightly cooler and less humid Wednesday for New York City as drier air replaces the recent stretch of muggy weather.
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NYC Condo and Co‑op Owners Demand Tax Refunds
Condo and co‑op owners in New York City say they have overpaid property taxes by millions of dollars and are filing for refunds, citing excessive assessments.
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NYPD Reports Over 3,200 Guns Seized in 2026
The NYPD said more than 3,200 firearms, including 199 ghost guns, have been seized from New York City streets in 2026 as part of a multi‑agency effort led by…
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Woman Shot Outside Bronx Home, Police Seek Two Suspects
A woman was shot multiple times outside her Throggs Neck home on August 12, and police are searching for the two masked gunmen responsible, amid ongoing…
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Historic NYC Buses Come to Brooklyn Bridge Park for Free Festival
The New York Transit Museum and MTA will host a free Bus Festival on September 19, 2026, at Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Emily Warren area, featuring historic NYC…
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NYC Audit Finds Majority of Special‑Education Cases Missed Legal Deadlines
An audit released in 2026 found New York City missed legal deadlines in most special‑education cases, despite reforms ordered by a federal court three years…
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Councilmember Abreu to Propose Bills Targeting Illegal E‑Motos
Councilmember Shaun Abreu will introduce legislation this week to restrict illegal electric motorcycles in Manhattan after a teenager’s fatal crash, addressing…
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Queens Civil Court Judge Removed for Illegal Law Practice
The New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct removed a Queens Civil Court judge on August 7, 2026 after finding he continued practicing law, employed a…
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ASPCA Rescues Over 100 Cats from Three NYC Homes
On August 8, 2026, the ASPCA rescued over 100 cats from three New York City homes suspected of hoarding and unsanitary conditions, reflecting the agency's…
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Comedians Plant Fake AI Ad in West 4th Station, Riders React
Comedians Harris Alterman and Dave Ross placed a mock AI advertisement in the West 4th Street subway station, prompting commuters to voice strong dislike for…
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State Report Details NYC Economic Winners and Losers
A New York State report released on August 9, 2026, outlines which groups are gaining or losing economic ground in New York City, adding data to the ongoing…
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Brooklyn Sanitation Crew Returns Heirloom Rings from Compactor
Brooklyn sanitation workers retrieved heirloom rings from a building trash compactor on August 10, 2026, and returned them to the resident, illustrating the…
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City Council to Vote on Official Staten Island Flag
A City Council committee will vote on Thursday, August 13, 2026, on a bill introduced by Councilmember Frank Morano to officially codify Staten Island’s…
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NYC third‑grade reading proficiency drops 14 points, overall scores slip
Preliminary state exam data released in August 2026 show that reading proficiency among NYC public‑school students fell in the 2024‑2025 school year, with…
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Federal Authorities Take Over Investigation of Harbor Boat Capsizing
Federal investigators have taken over the probe of a charter boat that capsized in New York Harbor, killing a mother and her infant, and are examining whether…
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NYC Launches Study for Subway Cooling and Heat‑Recovery System
New York City has launched a study to create a thermal‑energy network that cools subway platforms and recycles excess heat, funded by congestion‑pricing…
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NYC Bill Would Compel Companies Like Amazon to Hire Direct Employees
New York City introduced a bill that would require large companies, including Amazon, to hire workers directly instead of using contract labor. The proposal…
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Volunteer Group Formed to Aid Kissena Park Maintenance
Leona Chin started a volunteer group on August 10, 2026, to help maintain Kissena Park as New York City’s park budget stays flat, reflecting a broader trend of…
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Man Accused of Collecting Deposits for Bronx Apartment
Police are probing an alleged rental scam in which an unidentified man collected security deposits from three renters for an apartment near the Bronx Botanical…
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MTA Boosts Revenue with Subway Ads Amid Rider Complaints
The MTA is earning more money by adding ads to subway stations and turnstiles in 2026, while some riders criticize the increased advertising presence.