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New Documentary 'The Scout' Looks at NYC Location Scouts
‘The Scout’ documentary explores how NYC location scouts are hired to tour private homes for film and TV projects, highlighting the need for permission to…
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Oversight Board Links Lax Supervision to Four Rikers Deaths
The oversight board found that lax supervision contributed to four inmate deaths at Rikers Island, noting a pattern of inadequate oversight.
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Westchester County Crafts Flood‑Mitigation Plan Amid Rising Waters
Westchester County is creating a flood‑mitigation plan for Mamaroneck Avenue, led by the county executive, in response to recent severe‑weather flooding.
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Councilmember Proposes Ban on Spitting Tickets After Arrest Video
A video of an NYPD officer ticketing a man before restraining him led Councilmember Chris Banks to propose a ban on spitting tickets. The move follows…
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Three Men Emerge From Brooklyn Manhole, Police Say
Police saw three men exit a manhole in Bensonhurst on September 25, 2026, after two men were previously arrested in a similar Midtown incident. Both incidents…
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NYC Council Proposes New Jersey‑Style Towers for Staten Island
Councilmember Kamillah Hanks unveiled a rezoning plan permitting two 14‑story towers on Staten Island's North Shore, aiming to boost density and follow New…
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Nor'easter Brings Flooding and Strong Winds to Tri-State Area
A nor'easter on September 27 caused flooding, erosion and strong winds across the Tri-State area, with the storm’s center moving along the New Jersey coast.
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Storm Warning Cancels Two Major NYC Music Festivals
The Global Citizen Festival and All Things Go festival were called off in New York City after officials warned of a dangerous storm with strong winds and rain.…
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New Flood Defenses Ready as Nor'easter Hits NYC
Flood defenses in South Battery Park City were finished before a strong nor'easter hit the city, aiming to protect the area from storm‑related flooding.
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NYCHA Worker Killed by Falling Tree in Brooklyn Parking Lot
A NYCHA employee was fatally struck by a falling tree in an East New York parking lot, prompting a police response.
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Woman in Her 60s Stabbed to Death in Central Park
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Councilmember Proposes Ban on Spitting Tickets After Arrest Video
Councilmember Chris Banks introduced a bill to ban NYPD spitting tickets after a video showed an officer ticketing a man before restraining him, prompting…
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Documentary 'The Scout' Highlights NYC Location Scouts
The documentary "The Scout" looks at how location scouts operate in New York City, finding and securing sites for film productions, often inside private homes.
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Storm Warning Forces Cancellation of NYC Music Festivals
Storm warnings led to the cancellation of the Global Citizen and All Things Go festivals in NYC due to forecasted high winds and rain.
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NYC Council Proposes North Shore Rezoning with New Apartments
The City Council unveiled a September 25 rezoning plan for Staten Island’s North Shore that includes two 14‑story waterfront apartments, aiming to shift the…
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Bronx Fire Delays Resumption of No. 2 Subway Service
The No. 2 subway line restarted service on September 26 with delays after a fire at its Bronx terminal station, operating at reduced speed.
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NYC Council proposes pilot low‑traffic neighborhoods to boost street safety
City council members introduced a bill on September 24 to pilot low‑traffic neighborhoods in parts of New York City, aiming to improve street safety after…
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Oversight Board Blames Lax Supervision for Four Rikers Deaths
The city’s oversight board found that lax supervision contributed to four deaths at Rikers Island, highlighting supervision failures in the jail.
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Manhattan Declares Dolly Parton Appreciation Day, Launches Literacy Program
Manhattan proclaimed September 25, 2026 as Dolly Parton Appreciation Day and launched a literacy program to honor her legacy and promote reading.
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City Chooses GFP Real Estate for 4,000‑Unit Gold Street Redevelopment
The city selected GFP Real Estate to redevelop 100 Gold Street, proposing nearly 4,000 new homes with 25% permanently affordable, now entering public review.
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Three Men Emerge From Sewer on Brooklyn Street
Three men were seen exiting a sewer pipe on Bay Ridge Parkway and 17th Avenue in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, at 4:34 a.m. on September 25, 2026, according to the…
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Nor'easter Brings Wind and Flood Risk to NYC
A nor'easter hit New York City on September 26, 2026, delivering strong winds and a coastal flooding threat.
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Tree Falls on Car in Brooklyn as Nor'easter Approaches
A tree fell onto a car in Brooklyn amid strong winds from an approaching nor'easter, prompting transit officials to warn of heightened wind risks to the system.
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NYC Juniors May Graduate Without Regents Exams
State officials plan to eliminate the Regents exam requirement for NYC high school graduation starting June 2027, allowing juniors to graduate without the…