Where in NYC to Watch the World Cup Final Between Argentina and Spain
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Rikers Remediation Manager Unveils Blueprint for Overhauling City Jails
The court-appointed remediation manager overseeing Rikers Island has ordered the city to overhaul key parts of the troubled jail system, calling for hiring new investigators to police officer misconduct, a $50 million…
Eyes on the Street: Mamdani’s Broadway Bus Lane is a Hit Among LaGuardia Commuters
Join Streetsblog as we check out one of the mayor's signature World Cup transit improvements helping thousand of riders get to and from an airport named for another Democratic Socialist.
House Dems Push For High-Speed Rail Investment Amid GOP Highway Feeding Frenzy
A Democratic bill comes at a crucial time for high-speed rail projects that are struggling to get off the ground.
Thursday’s Headlines: Boogie Down Busway Edition
The Bronx is getting a better bus route on Tremont Avenue.
New federal Rikers remediation manager issues first report with deadlines for improving ‘unconstitutional’ jail
The court-appointed federal oversight official tasked with fixing the failings of New York City’s infamous Rikers Island jail complex issued his first report on Tuesday, detailing a month-by-month plan to resolve the…
New Yorkers Should Take Precautions Amid Wildfire Smoke — Especially Older Adults, People With Asthma
"This will likely be a prolonged event, and we might see even worse air quality tomorrow," Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton told reporters Wednesday.
Queens City Council member sued by girlfriend of Brooklyn murder victim for social media posts that allegedly sparked online harassment
Queens City Council Member Vickie Paladino is in another legal battle over statements she made.
Victories declared after recount fights in Manhattan and Queens Assembly races
Two Democratic Assembly candidates declared victory Wednesday after manual recounts in two tight Manhattan and Queens races that remained unresolved for more than three weeks after primary day.
Fewer Cars On Queensboro Bridge Means It’s Time To Take A Lane For Increasing Cyclists
Advocates want the city to convert one of the roadway lanes on the fabled span now that 16,000 fewer daily drivers are using it.
Pedestrian Fatalities Drop Again, But More Needs To Be Done, Says Governors Group
Good news, except that 22.5 percent more pedestrians were killed in 2025 by car and truck drivers than in 2015.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Delay Tactics Edition
Another lawsuit against a good DOT project.
‘Neigh!’ to Central Park horse carriages: City Council Speaker Menin backs Romanch’s Law to ban controversial industry ahead of hearing
Horse-drawn carriages in Central Park moved much closer to becoming a thing of the past on Tuesday after City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced her support for a proposed ban — saying “neigh” to allowing the more…
New York pauses permits for largest data centers while Hochul weighs broader bill
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order on Tuesday that paused certain state environmental permit applications for New York’s largest new or expanding data centers while her administration develops new rules for the…
Speaker Julie Menin Announces Support for Romanch’s Law to End Horse-Drawn Carriages in Central Park
Speaker Menin becomes first sitting Council speaker to publicly support legislation to end horse-drawn carriages in Central Park Ahead of Health Committee hearing, Speaker calls for transition that protects public…
Not So Fast: DOT Won’t Fix the Deadliest Parts of Canal Street First
The waiting game continues for the most dangerous part of Canal Street.
Opinion: The November Election is an Opportunity for a Healthier New York
"The outcomes of the recent primary election, which will send a wave of younger, progressive candidates to the November ballot, give New Yorkers an unprecedented opportunity for bold change," the author writes.
Ex-Adams aide sues NYC after Mamdani says city won’t continue to represent him in sexual assault cases
A former top aide for ex-Mayor Eric Adams sued the city over Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s decision to end the city’s taxpayer-funded representation of him in four sexual assault, retaliation and improper conduct cases that…
Mamdani promises to release disputed NYC public school contracts to City Council ‘in the coming weeks’ amid subpoena threat
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday that the City Council will receive hundreds of NYC public school contracts it has sought for months “in the coming weeks,” offering a public timeframe in an escalating transparency…
Speaker Julie Menin, NYC Council Members Announce $1.5 Million to Expand Access to Free Swim Lessons for Students Across the City
Council secured funding in FY27 Budget to provide nearly 60,000 free swim lessons for an additional 3,000 second graders THE BRONX, NY – Today, New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin, Council Members, and Asphalt…
Alcalde Mamdani lanza canal en WhatsApp en español
La ciudad de Nueva York está ampliando sus canales de comunicación con los residentes hispanohablantes a través del lanzamiento del “Chisme Oficial de NYC”, según anunció esta semana el alcalde Zohran Mamdani.
NYCHA Can Move Ahead With Chelsea Redevelopment, Court Decides
After a nearly four-month stall, plans to demolish and rebuild 2,000 public housing apartments in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood are back on again.
PODCAST: ¿Por qué los latinos no saben si su identidad les ayuda o les perjudica en EE. UU.?
Por ejemplo, el 33 por ciento cree que ser hispano perjudica su capacidad de progresar, mientras que el 26 por ciento piensa que la favorece.
Safer Roads Are Just A Vacation Away
... Or how I learned to stop worrying and love what Europe does with active transportation.
‘Unsafe Disaster’: New Yorkers Ask Mamdani Charter Panel To Cut Street Redesign Red Tape
Regular people want faster safety improvements and outdoor dining approvals, but pols appear to want to retain their power.
Tuesday’s Headlines Ask The Question: ‘Parking? Lots!’
Parking for the NYPD but not for thee. Plus other news.
Citing Vague ‘Legal Requirements,’ Mamdani Puts A Fig Leaf On His Predecessor’s Bedford Ave. Bike Lane Junk
Mayor Mamdani has undone so much of the damage Eric Adams did to street safety — but in Hasidic Williamsburg, he pauses.
NY Opens Section 8 Waitlists for Dozens of Buildings This Week: Here’s What You Need to Know
New York State’s Department of Housing and Community Renewal last opened its Project-Based Section 8 waitlist in 2021.
NYC Bar Association tells U.S. Senate to reject Todd Blanche, Trump’s attorney general nominee
The New York City Bar Association Monday urged the U.S.
Mamdani takes City Hall tech for a spin with five new ‘PIT crews’ to improve digital tools
At a Coney Island go-kart track on Monday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a City Hall “pit crew” intended to keep government technology from sputtering in the slow lane.