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fromStreetsblog New York City
6 hours ago

Ahead of World Cup, Mamdani Unveils Plan to Speed Up Buses From LaGuardia Airport - Streetsblog New York City

A new eastbound bus lane on Broadway will speed Q70 airport shuttle trips between the subway and LaGuardia before next month’s World Cup.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
17 hours ago

Fair Fares: There are plenty of plans to expand transit discount program. But will Mamdani adopt any of them? | amNewYork

City Council and advocates support expanding Fair Fares, but the mayor’s budget does not add new funds for it beyond baseline levels.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 hours ago

Ahead of World Cup, Mamdani Unveils Plan to Speed Up Buses From LaGuardia Airport - Streetsblog New York City

A new eastbound bus lane on Broadway will speed Q70 airport shuttle trips between the subway and LaGuardia before next month’s World Cup.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
17 hours ago

Fair Fares: There are plenty of plans to expand transit discount program. But will Mamdani adopt any of them? | amNewYork

City Council and advocates support expanding Fair Fares, but the mayor’s budget does not add new funds for it beyond baseline levels.
fromwww.amny.com
4 hours ago

Manhattan movers and shakers honored at Manhattan Power List | amNewYork

The event brought together honorees from businesses to unions such as Rebecca Damon, of SAG-AFTRA; Henry Rubio, of the Council of School Supervisors & Administrators, as well as Arva R. Rice, of the New York Urban League. “I made quite a few connections,” Johnson said. “I met people I knew in name, not in person. It's been great to put a face on a name.”
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#new-york-city-budget
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fromwww.amny.com
2 hours ago

Editorial | Solving NYC's budget deficit with common sense | amNewYork

A $12 billion budget gap was reduced through agency savings, while remaining needs were addressed largely through state aid and mandate changes rather than broad new taxes.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
20 hours ago

NYC BUDGET: Hochul and Mamdani announce $4B package to plug deficit, avert property tax hikes | amNewYork

A new state-city fiscal agreement provides nearly $8 billion in two-year assistance through funding, revenue measures, and savings actions, avoiding major property tax increases.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 hours ago

Editorial | Solving NYC's budget deficit with common sense | amNewYork

A $12 billion budget gap was reduced through agency savings, while remaining needs were addressed largely through state aid and mandate changes rather than broad new taxes.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
20 hours ago

NYC BUDGET: Hochul and Mamdani announce $4B package to plug deficit, avert property tax hikes | amNewYork

A new state-city fiscal agreement provides nearly $8 billion in two-year assistance through funding, revenue measures, and savings actions, avoiding major property tax increases.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Opinion: Mayor Mamdani Should Bring The 'Bike Bus' Citywide - Streetsblog New York City

Bergen Bike Bus volunteers escort families to school, and a mayoral commitment will convert Bergen Street and Dean Street into bike boulevards.
New York City
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Mamdani Brings NYCHA Forums To Bronx, Brooklyn And Manhattan

In-person NYCHA forums will let residents bring repair and safety complaints directly to senior officials for immediate help and policymaking input.
#nyc
New York City
fromTime Out New York
12 hours ago

Car-free 'Soccer Streets' and block-party-style celebrations are coming to NYC

NYC’s Soccer Streets turns streets outside 50 public schools into car-free soccer zones with activities, expanding Open Streets for Schools for the 2026 World Cup.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Deaths involving two-wheeled devices have nearly doubled in NYC since 2025

NYC experiences a significant rise in fatal crashes involving motorcycles, scooters, and e-bikes, with deaths up nearly 86% compared to last year.
#nypd
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fromwww.amny.com
18 hours ago

Man repeatedly punched, stabbed on board Manhattan A train

A man was punched and stabbed on an A train in Washington Heights; NYPD seeks a described suspect using released surveillance and public tips.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

Mamdani's NYPD Gave Thousands of Criminal Bike Summonses Until Mayor Ended Adams-era Crackdown: Stats - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani ended the NYPD's crackdown on cyclists and e-bike riders, reversing a policy that issued criminal summonses for low-level infractions.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Suspects sought for stabbing three people outside Bronx hospital | amNewYork

NYPD seeks two suspects involved in a stabbing incident in the Bronx, injuring three males during a fight.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
1 day ago

Bezos Family Gives $100 Million for Preschool Education in New York

Robin Hood received a $100 million gift for early childhood education as Mayor Zohran Mamdani prioritizes universal free child care in New York.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
17 hours ago

New moment of silence to be added to 9/11 commemoration ceremony this year

A new moment of silence will honor victims who died from 9/11 health effects during the 25th annual commemoration ceremony.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
18 hours ago

Bloody assault in Harlem leaves man stabbed in back following argument in subway: cops | amNewYork

Two men stabbed a 29-year-old commuter in the back on a Manhattan 4 train, fled, and police seek them; victim is expected to survive.
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Man pulled from wheelchair and beaten in Queens subway station | amNewYork

Police are hunting for a brute who pulled a man from his wheelchair inside a Queens subway station last week and brutally beat him. NYPD Police in Queens are on the hunt for the brute who pulled a man from his wheelchair inside a subway station and brutally beat him in a heinous attack last week. According to authorities, the incident unfolded just before 6:30 a.m. on May 4 on the overpass of the Junction Boulevard subway station on the 7 line in Jackson Heights.
New York City
fromQNS
18 hours ago

Maspeth man indicted on upgraded charges of murder in the first degree for setting Flushing fire that killed four, including 3-year-old girl: DA - QNS

Roman Amatitla, 38, of Calamus Avenue, was arraigned Tuesday on a 37-count indictment charging him with four counts of murder in the first degree, 12 counts of murder in the second degree, five counts of arson in the first degree and other related crimes. Amatitla was remanded into custody without bail and faces up to life in prison without the possibility of parole if convicted.
New York City
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fromwww.cbc.ca
22 hours ago

Motorcyclist dead after crash with vehicle in Vaughan: York police | CBC News

A motorcyclist died after a collision with a vehicle in Vaughan near Dufferin Street and Caraway Drive; Dufferin Street was closed while investigators responded.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

Brooklyn Bus Route Redesign Gives DOT More Room For 'Bike Boulevards' on Dean And Bergen Streets - Streetsblog New York City

Rerouting the B65 bus north to Atlantic Avenue will free Dean and Bergen streets for bike boulevard designs without bus conflicts.
#rikers-island
New York City
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

Can Zohran Mamdani's New Correction Commissioner Solve the Problem of Rikers?

Rikers Island’s hidden, deteriorating conditions drive violence and unconstitutional confinement, prompting reform efforts led by Stanley Richards and civic engagement.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Rikers Island deaths: City pays more than $5M to settle suits over methadone overdose-related fatalities | amNewYork

New York City paid over $5 million to settle lawsuits related to overdose deaths of two incarcerated men on Rikers Island.
New York City
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

Can Zohran Mamdani's New Correction Commissioner Solve the Problem of Rikers?

Rikers Island’s hidden, deteriorating conditions drive violence and unconstitutional confinement, prompting reform efforts led by Stanley Richards and civic engagement.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Rikers Island deaths: City pays more than $5M to settle suits over methadone overdose-related fatalities | amNewYork

New York City paid over $5 million to settle lawsuits related to overdose deaths of two incarcerated men on Rikers Island.
#world-cup
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fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

Mamdani Will Turn 50 School Streets into 'Soccer Streets' During World Cup - Streetsblog New York City

Car-free school streets in the Bronx will host World Cup-themed soccer fun zones with pop-up activities for students from May 1 to June 26.
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

World Cup experience: Mamdani admin closing off streets outside 50 NYC schools for Soccer Streets' events | amNewYork

The Soccer Streets events — a partnership between the city and the open streets nonprofit Street Lab, as well as the yogurt brand Chobani — will include activities such as pickup games, running drills, and painting team flags, according to City Hall. The pop-up activation events have been running since May 1 and will continue through the last day of school on June 26; however, Mamdani's office did not immediately specify the days or hours during which they are taking place.
New York City
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

'Stop Super Speeders' Proposal Will Only Work If Albany Gets The Details Right ... And The City Follows Through: Analysis - Streetsblog New York City

Drivers with 16 speed-camera tickets in 12 months may be required to install a speed-governing device, with penalties and enforcement details still being finalized.
New York City
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

15-year-old shot in head, 18-year-old killed 24 hours apart in NYC

A 15-year-old was shot in the Bronx and remained in critical but stable condition, following an 18-year-old’s fatal shooting in Brooklyn about 24 hours earlier.
#coney-island
New York City
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Coney Island shooting: 23-year-old wounded, tips wanted

A gunshot during a dispute outside Marlboro Houses injured a 23-year-old woman, and police seek public tips and video to identify the shooter.
New York City
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Coney Island Robbery Leaves Two Injured on Mermaid Ave

A violent robbery in Coney Island left two victims injured, with police seeking information from the public.
New York City
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Coney Island shooting: 23-year-old wounded, tips wanted

A gunshot during a dispute outside Marlboro Houses injured a 23-year-old woman, and police seek public tips and video to identify the shooter.
New York City
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Coney Island Robbery Leaves Two Injured on Mermaid Ave

A violent robbery in Coney Island left two victims injured, with police seeking information from the public.
#queens
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Drunken brawl outside Queens restaurant ends with man shot multiple times

An early-morning brawl outside a Queens restaurant escalated into a shooting, leaving a 30-year-old man hospitalized and the suspect at large.
New York City
fromABC7 Chicago
1 week ago

NYC house explosion sends cops flying in shocking bodycam video; 1 person dead in rubble

A house explosion in Queens killed a suspect and injured several police officers responding to a domestic dispute.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Drunken brawl outside Queens restaurant ends with man shot multiple times

An early-morning brawl outside a Queens restaurant escalated into a shooting, leaving a 30-year-old man hospitalized and the suspect at large.
New York City
fromABC7 Chicago
1 week ago

NYC house explosion sends cops flying in shocking bodycam video; 1 person dead in rubble

A house explosion in Queens killed a suspect and injured several police officers responding to a domestic dispute.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Mamdani orders probe of Bellevue Hospital's psychiatric policies after homeless man allegedly murdered senior hours after discharge | amNewYork

A homeless man accused of killing a man in Chelsea had been discharged from Bellevue Hospital’s psychiatric ward hours earlier, prompting an investigation into discharge protocols.
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Brooklyn jury convicts murder parolee of killing woman, severing her head and limbs

Jurors found Marcelin guilty of first-degree murder, tampering with evidence and concealing a human corpse, prosecutors said. They returned the verdict after one hour of deliberations, according to the Brooklyn district attorney's office. Marcelin faces up to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Sentencing is scheduled for next month.
New York City
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fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

Can a thriving city get cheaper? New York's about to find out.

New York affordability depends on demand and housing supply, so targeted relief must be paired with broader development and funding to reduce costs for the poorest.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

Brooklyn Pol Calls for Fewer Trucks After Her Bill Inadvertently Expanded Truck Routes - Streetsblog New York City

Truck route expansion will proceed while rules will target removal of big rigs from most streets to reduce truck traffic.
#brooklyn
fromHell Gate
1 week ago
New York City

Pothole Politics Can't Come Soon Enough to the Hellscape That Is Brooklyn's Broadway

New York City
fromBrownstoner
6 days ago

Mayor Reveals Bike Boulevards Planned for Bergen and Dean

DOT plans to redesign 10-mile Bergen and Dean Street bike corridors with bike boulevards to improve safety for bicyclists and pedestrians.
New York City
fromHoodline
6 days ago

Mamdani Plans Bergen And Dean Bike Boulevards In Brooklyn

Brooklyn's Bergen and Dean Streets will be transformed into bike boulevards to prioritize cyclists and pedestrians, enhancing safety and local traffic flow.
New York City
fromHell Gate
1 week ago

Pothole Politics Can't Come Soon Enough to the Hellscape That Is Brooklyn's Broadway

Broadway corridor in Brooklyn is severely damaged, prompting community demands for repairs due to safety concerns and long-standing neglect.
#rent-stabilization
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

NYC board opens door to Mamdani rent freeze, but also leaves rent hikes on the table in preliminary vote | amNewYork

Preliminary rent-stabilization ranges allow possible freezes or small increases, with a June 25 final vote testing Mayor Mamdani’s affordability pledge.
New York City
fromBrownstoner
4 days ago

Stabilized Rent Vote Leaves Room for Freeze or Hike

Preliminary rent-stabilization increases could be 0–2% for one-year and 0–4% for two-year leases, with a June 25 vote deciding a possible freeze.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

NYC board opens door to Mamdani rent freeze, but also leaves rent hikes on the table in preliminary vote | amNewYork

Preliminary rent-stabilization ranges allow possible freezes or small increases, with a June 25 final vote testing Mayor Mamdani’s affordability pledge.
New York City
fromBrownstoner
4 days ago

Stabilized Rent Vote Leaves Room for Freeze or Hike

Preliminary rent-stabilization increases could be 0–2% for one-year and 0–4% for two-year leases, with a June 25 vote deciding a possible freeze.
#mta
New York City
fromTime Out New York
5 days ago

Civilian agents with handheld devices are being deployed across NYC buses to verify tickets

Fare inspectors can instantly verify OMNY taps on local buses using handheld validation devices, ending reliance on visual checks and requiring proof of payment.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

MTA Prepares to Fund IBX Light Rail Without Feds After Trump Meddling - Streetsblog New York City

MTA is seeking alternative funding for the $5.5 billion Interborough Express light rail line due to federal funding uncertainties.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Fare evasion: MTA boss Lieber defends European' model of enforcement, acknowledges pushback may happen' | amNewYork

MTA implements European-style fare enforcement to reduce bus fare evasion, with high compliance rates among riders.
New York City
fromTime Out New York
5 days ago

Civilian agents with handheld devices are being deployed across NYC buses to verify tickets

Fare inspectors can instantly verify OMNY taps on local buses using handheld validation devices, ending reliance on visual checks and requiring proof of payment.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

MTA Prepares to Fund IBX Light Rail Without Feds After Trump Meddling - Streetsblog New York City

MTA is seeking alternative funding for the $5.5 billion Interborough Express light rail line due to federal funding uncertainties.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Fare evasion: MTA boss Lieber defends European' model of enforcement, acknowledges pushback may happen' | amNewYork

MTA implements European-style fare enforcement to reduce bus fare evasion, with high compliance rates among riders.
New York City
fromCurbed
5 days ago

What Is Christopher Abbott's NYQ?

Public transit etiquette favors minimal space, acceptance of subway bumps, biking when late, and avoiding flyers and airport transit.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

PLEA RELEASE ME: Instagram Ghost Tag Seller Avoids Jail In Deal With AG James - Streetsblog New York City

Fake temporary license plates sold via Instagram enabled reckless drivers to evade speed and crash accountability without jail or fines under a plea deal.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Lower East Side slashing suspect, identified months after bloody assault, wanted by police | amNewYork

Shaquan Edwards, 33, is wanted for a Jan. 4 Lower East Side slashing and police seek tips to locate him.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Times Square stabbing: Cops cuff teenage murder suspect as he jumped Brooklyn turnstile, cops say | amNewYork

Police caught a murder suspect at a train station after he tried to evade fare using a scalpel found on him.
New York City
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Someone turned the Epstein files into a public library. Here's how to see it

A new library in New York City opens this Friday displaying 3,437 volumes of the Epstein Files, totaling 3.5 million pages, to promote government transparency and support victims seeking justice.
#bike-parking
New York City
fromBrownstoner
1 week ago

DOT Seeks Feedback for Planned Bike Storage Hubs

A network of 500 secure bike parking locations will be established in NYC to facilitate bike ownership for residents with limited storage space.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

The City Wants To Know Where You Want Secure Bike Parking - Streetsblog New York City

The Mamdani administration is launching a Secure Bike Parking Portal for New Yorkers to suggest locations and features for new bike lockers.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Pedal parking: DOT plans 500 new bike hubs for NYC streets; online feedback encouraged

New York City launches a Secure Bike Parking Program to provide 500 secure bike parking locations, addressing storage issues for bike owners.
#park-avenue
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

Can DOT's Park Avenue Plan Have Even More Park And Less Avenue? - Streetsblog New York City

A proposal aims to enhance Park Avenue by repurposing a lane for pedestrians and cyclists, reducing car traffic for a better urban experience.
New York City
fromTime Out New York
1 week ago

Park Avenue is getting a massive redesign. Here are all the details and plans.

New York City plans to redesign 11 blocks of Park Avenue to enhance greenery and pedestrian accessibility.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

Thursday's Headlines: Park Finally Gets Its Park Edition - Streetsblog New York City

New York City has proposed two design schemes for Park Avenue to enhance pedestrian space and greenery while reducing car lanes.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

DOT to cut driving lanes on Park Avenue to allow more green space, pedestrian safety

The city is redesigning Park Avenue to enhance public space with more greenery, seating, and amenities while reducing vehicle lanes.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

Can DOT's Park Avenue Plan Have Even More Park And Less Avenue? - Streetsblog New York City

A proposal aims to enhance Park Avenue by repurposing a lane for pedestrians and cyclists, reducing car traffic for a better urban experience.
New York City
fromTime Out New York
1 week ago

Park Avenue is getting a massive redesign. Here are all the details and plans.

New York City plans to redesign 11 blocks of Park Avenue to enhance greenery and pedestrian accessibility.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

Thursday's Headlines: Park Finally Gets Its Park Edition - Streetsblog New York City

New York City has proposed two design schemes for Park Avenue to enhance pedestrian space and greenery while reducing car lanes.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

DOT to cut driving lanes on Park Avenue to allow more green space, pedestrian safety

The city is redesigning Park Avenue to enhance public space with more greenery, seating, and amenities while reducing vehicle lanes.
New York City
fromBrownstoner
1 week ago

New Yorkers Still Struggle to Afford Transit Rides

Residents using the Fair Fares program still find transit costs difficult to manage despite receiving half-off fares.
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

Ken Griffin Takes a Bit of Revenge on Zohran Mamdani

What the mayor of New York has made clear to my partners, and principally my New York partners, is that we need to double down on our bet in Miami.
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#stabbing
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fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Man stabbed outside popular bar-and-grill spot in Upper Manhattan

A man was stabbed multiple times outside a restaurant in Upper Manhattan, and the suspect remains at large as the investigation continues.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Man stabbed outside popular bar-and-grill spot in Upper Manhattan

A man was stabbed multiple times outside a restaurant in Upper Manhattan, and the suspect remains at large as the investigation continues.
#transportation
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

Bogota Mayor Speaks! Mamdani Haters Should Know That Buses In Colombia Are 'Excellent' - Streetsblog New York City

Bogotá's bus rapid transit system effectively moves large numbers of people quickly and cheaply, serving as a model for urban transportation.
New York City
fromMedium
1 week ago

How Weather Shapes the Way New York City Moves in 2019

Weather impacts transportation choices in New York City, as analyzed through yellow taxis and Citi Bikes data for 2019.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

Bogota Mayor Speaks! Mamdani Haters Should Know That Buses In Colombia Are 'Excellent' - Streetsblog New York City

Bogotá's bus rapid transit system effectively moves large numbers of people quickly and cheaply, serving as a model for urban transportation.
New York City
fromMedium
1 week ago

How Weather Shapes the Way New York City Moves in 2019

Weather impacts transportation choices in New York City, as analyzed through yellow taxis and Citi Bikes data for 2019.
New York City
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Opinion: The Rockaway Whale Is a Warning New York Can't Ignore

New York must prioritize marine safety by maintaining ship speed limits to protect whales and ensure maritime safety.
New York City
fromJewish Insider
1 week ago

Mamdani makes surprise visit to Jewish Children's Museum

Mayor Zohran Mamdani visited the Jewish Children's Museum in Brooklyn, discussing community concerns with founder Devorah Halberstam, focusing on antisemitism and community support.
New York City
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago

'How Do We Remember to Remember Disabled People?': When Winter Weather Is an Accessibility Disaster - Streetsblog USA

Snowstorms severely limit mobility for disabled individuals due to inaccessible sidewalks and curb cuts, highlighting the need for better city planning.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Times Square stabbing: Three suspects wanted for murdering man after argument, cops say | amNewYork

Three suspects are being sought in the fatal stabbing of a 39-year-old man in Times Square following an argument.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Security guard sought for punching 77-year-old woman aboard Manhattan train because it was too hot': sources | amNewYork

A security guard is being sought for allegedly punching a 77-year-old woman on a subway train in Manhattan after she tried to sit next to her.
New York City
fromAol
1 week ago

Eight arrested after anti-ICE protesters clash with cops outside New York hospital

Protests erupted outside a Brooklyn hospital as demonstrators supported a detainee being taken by ICE agents, leading to clashes with police.
New York City
fromBronx Times
1 week ago

EXCLUSIVE: Mayor Mamdani and Rep. Ritchie Torres announce $2M to expand high-speed internet in The Bronx and Upper Manhattan - Bronx Times

A $2 million federal investment will expand free high-speed internet access for low-income New Yorkers in The Bronx and Upper Manhattan.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Several New York City synagogues and homes vandalized with swastikas

When rabbis and congregants arrived to pray this morning, they expected to be met with their usual loving community. Instead, they were met with terrifying signals of hatred and threats of violence.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Manhattan apartment building fire leaves three dead, 11 injured: FDNY | amNewYork

When first responders arrived at 207 Dyckman St. at around 12:30 a.m., residents were already trying to flee the six-story building via the fire escape. This fire was a very serious fire. It unfortunately resulted in many patients.
New York City
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Man killed in hit-and-run while crossing the street in the Bronx: cops

A man was killed in a hit-and-run crash in the Bronx involving a tractor-trailer and a Honda CRV.
New York City
fromMajic 102.3
1 week ago

NYC Finally Addressing 'Deed Theft' After Ignoring Black Homeowners

New York City officials are addressing deed theft, particularly affecting Black homeowners, after years of community warnings and advocacy.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Brutal hate crime suspect nabbed by police after evading subway fare - LGBTQ Nation

Carraway was later matched with the suspect in the January 17 incident, when a rider on the L train in Brooklyn hurled homophobic slurs at a 24-year-old man, then followed him onto the platform of the Williamsburg station and attacked him.
New York City
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

Opinion: Mamdani's New Era For Bus Riders Starts With A Bold 'Streets Plan' - Streetsblog New York City

Fast buses are essential for New Yorkers' livelihoods, and the mayor must deliver on promises for improvements transparently.
New York City
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Lime pushes for NYC e-scooters expansion to break up Citi Bike's micromobility monopoly

Lime aims to expand e-scooter services in NYC to compete with Citi Bike, citing increased ridership and transportation gap filling.
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Hectic 5-way Brooklyn intersection where bus fatally struck boy has no crosswalk markings

Councilmember Lincoln Restler emphasized the need for immediate safety improvements, stating, 'No community should have to endure a tragedy like this.' He called for the Department of Transportation to expedite plans for new crosswalk markings and analyze signal timing to give pedestrians more time to cross.
New York City
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

New council bill would cement 15-mph e-bike speed limit into law

A proposed bill aims to establish a 15 mph speed limit for e-bikes in New York City to enhance pedestrian safety.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Op-Ed | NYC's mental health response plans aren't radicaland that's just fine | amNewYork

Policing in NYC involves addressing crises beyond crime, necessitating a community safety approach with mental health responders like B-HEARD.
New York City
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 week ago

Brooklyn Parking Lots, Schoolyards Will Transform Into Flood-Control Sites

A $95 million stormwater infrastructure project in Homecrest aims to reduce flooding and pollution runoff into Coney Island Creek.
fromFortune
1 week ago

Days after trolling billionaire Ken Griffin, Mamdani suggests King Charles should return a crown jewel to India | Fortune

Zohran Mamdani stated, 'I would probably encourage him to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond,' highlighting the ongoing debate over the diamond's rightful ownership and its historical significance.
New York City
New York City
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

The Analog Charms of New York's Intercoms

New York City's doorbells reflect a blend of modern technology and outdated analog systems, highlighting the city's unique architectural history.
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Bronx teen stabbed to death over social media beef in latest act of youth violence | amNewYork

Officers from the 43rd Precinct received a 911 call of a person stabbed outside of 1337 Beach Ave. in Parkchester at around 4:30 p.m. on April 29.
New York City
fromNews 12 - Long Island
1 week ago

Man attacked, BMW stolen in East Flatbush; police release images of 3 suspects

The incident involved a 44-year-old man who was near his parked BMW when three individuals approached him, punched him in the face, and one brandished a hatchet.
New York City
New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

New York officials return more than 650 antiquities valued at $14m to India

New York authorities returned 657 antiquities valued at $14 million to India, including items linked to art smuggler Subhash Kapoor.
New York City
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Opinion: Property Tax Hikes Would Break Homeowners of Color Like Me. Let Mamdani Tax The Rich.

The solution to New York City's budget crisis lies in taxing billionaires and millionaires appropriately.
New York City
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

'Hear Our Voices' Podcast: Former Council Speaker Quinn on Mamdani's Rental Voucher Reversal

Expanding the CityFHEPS rental assistance program is crucial for helping homeless families in New York City achieve stability and is economically beneficial for taxpayers.
fromHoodline
1 week ago

New York's Chief Fire Marshal Once Patrolled Brooklyn's 84th Precinct

Michael Kavanagh has been promoted to Chief Fire Marshal for the FDNY, putting him in charge of the Bureau of Fire Investigation, which handles complex fire investigations and arson prosecutions.
New York City
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Editorial | Doing what's right for NYC, and its budget | amNewYork

New York City's budget deficit of $5.6 billion requires urgent action from Mayor Mamdani and Speaker Menin to secure additional funding and cut expenses.
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