Thursday’s Headlines: Car-Brained Ideas Edition
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Raucous Brooklyn Party Meeting Rubber-Stamps Rule Changes That Judge Found Illegal
Chaos and conflict marked a much-delayed, eight-hour organizational meeting of the Brooklyn Democratic County Committee on Wednesday.
Member of Congress Denied Access to Secretive New Immigration Courtroom in Manhattan
Representative Dan Goldman said it was the first time he had been barred from attending an immigration hearing.
‘Burg Duplex Loft Condo With Views, Industrial Vibe Asks $2.75 Million
In an early 20th century former shoe polish factory, this duplex condo loft has a flexible layout, views of the East River and Domino complex, and carefully curated finishes including salvage, metal, and concrete.
Mamdani and Irish Leader Talk Housing on G Train, as Palestine-Israel Looms at UN Meeting
A day before he was scheduled to address the U.N.
First Latino Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez delivers emotional remarks at bar association Hispanic Heritage event
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez teared up Tuesday while accepting an award from the Brooklyn Bar Association in recognition of his trailblazing work as Brooklyn’s - and the state’s - first Latino top prosecutor.
Hochul leads Blakeman in two new polls as Trump, Mamdani loom over governor’s race
Gov. Kathy Hochul leads Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman in two polls released Wednesday, though the surveys differ sharply on the size of her advantage less than six weeks before Election Day.
Nomic AI Inks 5K-SF Deal at 99 University Place Near Union Square
Four tenants have signed office deals adding up to 15,593 square feet at a 10-story office building near Manhattan’s Union Square, Commercial Observer has learned.
Speed Limits, Daylighting Focus of City’s New Street Safety Plan
by Ethan Stark-Miller, amNY Mayor Zohran Mamdani last week released a new roadmap for reducing traffic deaths and severe injuries across the five boroughs to zero over the next decade.
Small Classes, Big Questions: Inside Bed Stuy’s Cooperative School
On a weekday morning in Bed Stuy, a parent is shelving books in the school library before starting their workday.
New York Sex Ed Lessons Include Hitler, Lady Gaga — and Inaccurate Claims, Report Finds
More than a third of school districts reviewed used medically inaccurate and misleading sex education curricula.
Opinion: This Climate Week, The Future Is Still Within Our Control
It’s easy to fall into despair when looking at our climate realities.
Long Islanders and Empire Center Debate Homeschooling
Greater Long Island’s recent deep dive into the rise of homeschooling sparked quite a debate.
Daily Links: Park Slope Library to Get Solarium, Restored Skylight in Renovation
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MTA to launch campaign educating riders on OMNY use, amid continued fare cap complaints
The MTA will soon launch a public information campaign aimed at informing riders on how best to employ the relatively new OMNY tap-and-pay system, in response to some straphanger complaints specifically surrounding its…
99 Hudson Street Debuts a New Four Bedroom at 600′ High in Jersey City
Sales continue to hit milestones at 99 Hudson Street, the tallest building in Jersey City and the most prominent condominium tower on the Hudson River waterfront.
What to Know About NYC’s 5 Ballot Proposals Ahead of Election Day
Election Day is coming up in New York City, on Nov.
Rendering Revealed for 396-Unit Development at 485 Fulton Street in Downtown Brooklyn
A new rendering has been revealed for 485 Fulton Street, a forthcoming 27-story mixed-use residential building in Downtown Brooklyn.
L&L Infinite Completes $245 Million Acquisition Of 600 Third Avenue In Midtown East, Manhattan
L&L Infinite has completed the acquisition of 600 Third Avenue, a 42-story office skyscraper in Midtown East, Manhattan.
‘Institutional Failure’: The Long Downward Spiral of NYC’s Smallest High School
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat.
Permits Filed for 740 East 175th Street in Crotona, The Bronx
Permits have been filed for a four-story residential building at 740 East 175th Street in Crotona, The Bronx.
The Plan: NYC’s First Flight Club Aims for a Bull’s-Eye at 31 Union Square West
The first rule of Flight Club is to find a historically significant building to lease.
DOT Eyes Bike Lane On That Viaduct Around Grand Central Terminal
Advocates called it a "no-brainer."
MTA Chair Open To New Fare Structure Ahead Of 2027 Fare Hike
"When you make it easier for people to ride, they're going to ride," one advocate said.
Opinion: The Toughest Choice Was The Only Choice On The BQE
People have lots of opinions about what should happen to the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, but the only opinion that will end up mattering is the one belonging to the Transportation commissioner.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Delivery Worker Victory Edition
DoorDash finally pays the piper (Streetsblog gets action).
NYCHA’s Green Future? Officials Open ‘Showroom’ Apartment With Sustainable Features
Heat pumps, inductions stoves and infrared heating panels: these are a few of the climate-friendly upgrades being installed at some public housing developments, with more to come, officials said Tuesday.
Signal issues: Council presses City Hall over influencer records as admin declines to send key official
The messages were set to disappear, but the questions surrounding them have not.
NY Elections, Census and Redistricting Update 09/22/26
This week: What Candidates and Political Professionals Need To Know As Election Day Approaches; Brooklyn Democrats’ Leadership Fight Continues in Court; Federal Court Challenge to Even Year Voting Slowly Advances;…
Union Could Bag 190,000 New Home Care Workers in Medicaid-Funded Program
The powerful healthcare union 1199SEIU formally petitioned to unionize tens of thousands of home care workers across the state, the latest twist in New York’s controversial quest to streamline an $11 billion…