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Fire Breaks Out on Flatiron Building Scaffolding in Manhattan
A fire ignited on the scaffolding surrounding Manhattan’s Flatiron Building on August 13, 2026, prompting a response from the FDNY and law‑enforcement…
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Councilmember Marte Reintroduces Bill to Keep Medicare for NYC Retirees
Councilmember Christopher Marte reintroduced a bill on August 13, 2026, to block any move from traditional Medicare to a private plan for New York City’s…
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Retired NY Supreme Court Justice Charles J. Thomas Dies at 92
Retired New York Supreme Court Justice Charles J. Thomas died at 92 in New York City on August 13, 2026, leaving a legacy of judicial service and mentorship to…
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Taxi Commission Plans to Drop $200 Fines for Suspended Drivers
The NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission proposes removing the $200 fine for drivers whose licenses are suspended and who are over 30 days late on required drug…
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Spinal Injury Survivor Begins Coast-to-Coast Walk from Brooklyn Bridge
Fergus Farrell, who recovered from a 2018 spinal injury after a year in a wheelchair, begins a nearly 3,000‑mile coast‑to‑coast walk today by crossing the…
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NYC Admin Makes Childcare Free for 22,000 Families
The Mamdani administration announced that New York City’s subsidized childcare program will now fully cover weekly co‑pays for 22,000 eligible families, making…
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Parolee Arrested After Dead Dog Discovered in Queens Home
A Queens parolee was arrested after a dead dog was found during a routine parole compliance check at his College Point home on August 13, 2026. Police and…
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UFT Threatens to Block City Reading Curriculum Overhaul
UFT President Michael Mulgrew warned the city it will oppose a new reading curriculum overhaul unless reforms are added, citing a recent drop in test scores…
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Amtrak and Mamdani Pitch Mixed‑Use Housing for Sunnyside Yard
Amtrak and developer Mamdani proposed a mixed‑use housing project for Queens’ Sunnyside Yard that would add thousands of units, sparking brief enthusiasm that…
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NYC Council Passes Year‑Round Outdoor Dining Bill
The New York City Council approved a bill on August 13, 2026, allowing restaurants to keep outdoor dining structures year‑round and requiring winterization.…
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NYC Council Moves to Meter Pedicabs Amid Rising Complaints
The NYC Council proposes shifting pedicab regulation to the Taxi and Limousine Commission and requiring meters after 172 complaints about rides costing up to…
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NYC Parks See Spike in Fallen Trees After Severe Storms
The NYC Parks Department reports a sharp rise in fallen and damaged trees across city parks, including Prospect Park, due to more frequent severe storms in…
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Partial Solar Eclipse Darkens NYC Midday
A partial solar eclipse will dim daylight in New York City on August 12, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., as the Moon partially covers the Sun.
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Mayor seeks operator for five city grocery stores
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the city is seeking an operator for five municipal grocery stores to lower food prices, as part of a plan to provide cheaper…
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Brad Alvelo Serves Pizza From a Smart‑Car Trunk
Brad Alvelo operates Pizza Pod NYC, a micro‑pizzeria run from the trunk of his Smart car, adding a mobile slice option to the city’s extensive pizza scene.
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Mayor's First NYC Budget Praised for Transparency, Deficit Noted
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first New York City budget was praised for its transparency but officials warned that a spending‑revenue gap remains unresolved.
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Puppetworks Leaves Park Slope, Expands to Harlem
Puppetworks shut its Park Slope store, moving its puppets and horses to Harlem where a new passageway has opened, reflecting a citywide shift of businesses…
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Senior Centers Report Low Turnout on Plant‑Based Meal Tuesdays
New York City senior centers, including Encore Aging Through Arts Center, are seeing fewer attendees on Tuesdays after a city mandate required plant‑based…
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NYC Small Firms Still Feel Tariff Pain After Supreme Court Ruling
Supreme Court’s February 2026 decision nullified many Trump‑era tariffs, but New York City small businesses still face high costs despite importers claiming…
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Jeff Stier Leads Regulatory Law Lunch‑and‑Learn for Supreme Court Interns
Jeff Stier presented a regulatory law Lunch‑and‑Learn to New York State Supreme Court judicial interns at the Manhattan Supreme Court on May 26, 2026, offering…
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NYC Council Probes Regulation of Prediction Market Ads
The New York City Council, led by Speaker Julie Menin, launched an investigation on August 12, 2026 to determine if city law can regulate advertising by…
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NYC Fire Museum Reopens After Two-Year Closure
The New York City Fire Museum reopened on August 12, 2026, after a two‑year closure due to safety concerns, restoring public access to its historic…
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Planned Parenthood Staff Rally Over Stalled Brooklyn Contract Talks
More than 160 Planned Parenthood of Greater New York staff picketed the Downtown Brooklyn clinic on August 11, demanding a fair contract after months without…
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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…