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NYC to Raise Fines for Neglected Vacant Lots
NYC’s sanitation department proposes raising fines for landlords of dirty vacant lots and abandoned sites from $100 to $250 to fight rat infestations and boost…
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Bronx Police Hunt Woman Who Strangled Bus Passenger
Bronx police are looking for a female suspect who strangled a passenger on a bus on September 9, 2026. The incident follows other recent transit assaults, and…
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Judge Orders Halt to NYC Pied-à-Terre Tax Notices
A Staten Island judge cancelled thousands of NYC pied‑à‑terre tax notices that wrongly flagged primary homes and ordered a fresh vetting process.
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Elderly Bronx Pedestrian Critical After Vehicle Collision
A 75-year-old man was critically injured in the Bronx when a car hit him while crossing the street, prompting a NYPD response. Such collisions remain a…
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Study Finds High Injury and Mental Health Issues Among NYC Delivery Workers
A new study shows that NYC delivery workers experience high injury and mental health rates, attributing the problems to demanding work conditions. The survey…
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Fire Damages Grocery Store and Pawn Shop on Hillside Avenue
A fire that began in a grocery store on Hillside Avenue around 4:30 a.m. spread to a nearby pawn shop, damaging both businesses in Jamaica, Queens.
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Amazon Vans Accumulate 15,000 NYC Violations, Spur Safety Bill
Amazon’s NYC delivery vans have amassed nearly 15,000 traffic violations, prompting officials and advocacy groups to push the Delivery Protection Act and a map…
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Appellate Court Void Brooklyn Party Rule Changes
The New York State Appellate Court declared recent Brooklyn Democratic Party rule changes void after reformers said they were adopted by district leaders, some…
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NYC Food Bank Secures $6 Million for Bronx Center Upgrade
The Food Bank for NYC secured a $6 million federal grant to expand and modernize its Bronx distribution center, addressing increasing hunger amid reduced…
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Advocates Push MTA to Extend Paratransit Reservation Deadline
Disabled riders and advocacy groups are urging the MTA to change the Access‑a‑Ride reservation deadline from 5 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. the night before trips,…
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NYC Commute Largely Normal Monday After Nor'easter
On Monday, New York City transit agencies reported that subway and bus service stayed largely operational despite scattered showers and thousands of power…
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NYC Council to Vote on Micromobility Safety Rules
The New York City Council will vote on proposals to regulate e‑bikes, scooters and mopeds to enhance safety as their popularity rises.
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Smoke Fills Brooklyn Detention Cell After Button Failure
A Brooklyn jail cell filled with smoke when an emergency button failed, and court documents show the issue has been recurring at the facility.
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Long Island Beaches Suffer Erosion After Weekend Nor'easter
A nor'easter on September 26-27, 2026 caused strong winds and high tides that led to significant beach erosion on Long Island.
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NYC Childcare Providers Say City Underpays by $12,600 per Child
Providers claim city contract rates are $12,600 per child below true childcare costs, leaving programs underfunded.
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Tunnel Boring Begins on New Hudson Rail Link
Tunnel boring machines have begun digging a new rail tunnel between New Jersey and New York, advancing the Hudson Tunnel Project aimed at boosting Northeast…
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Woman Found Dead in Central Park, 36-Year-Old Arrested
A woman was found dead in Central Park on September 28, and a 36-year-old was arrested for murder as the NYPD begins an investigation.
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Brooklyn Studio Makes Movie-Themed Candles for Fans
Mise en Scènt in Brooklyn now sells candles modeled after famous movie scenes, providing an immersive scent experience from its Industry City location.
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City Crews Continue Removing Fallen Trees in Queens
City‑contracted crews keep clearing fallen trees in Queens following a powerful nor'easter that hit New York City.
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NYC Council Subpoenas Musk AI Firm Ahead of AI Hearing
The City Council subpoenaed Elon Musk’s AI company and secured sworn testimony from OpenAI, Google and Anthropic for an upcoming artificial‑intelligence…
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NYC Ferry Considers Raising Standard Fare to $5
NYC Ferry may raise its standard fare from $4.50 to $5 pending a board vote on September 30, with the change expected in October, and the proposal includes…
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Brooklyn Bridge Proposes 4,000‑Unit Tower in Manhattan Financial District
Brooklyn Bridge has proposed a skyscraper at 100 Gold Street offering nearly 4,000 apartments, including roughly 1,000 affordable units, and the plan is open…
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MTA warns of possible delays as 50‑mph winds hit NYC
The MTA cautioned that 50‑mph winds this weekend may drop branches onto tracks, risking delays to rail, subway and paratransit service, with crews ready to…