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Residents of Roosevelt Island are fighting a rushed demolition of the old steam plant, citing health concerns over open debris trucks passing homes and schools.
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Pacha New York Faces Skepticism Over Brooklyn Mirage Revival
Community Board 1 members grilled Pacha New York's leadership over safety failures, drug deaths, and noise issues tied to the former Brooklyn Mirage.
Brooklyn's Linden Boulevard Gets Safety Upgrades and Bus Lanes
NYC DOT will redesign Linden Boulevard in East New York with bus boarding islands, new signals, and center-running bus lanes to cut injuries and boost transit.
McGuinness Boulevard Redesign Boosts Cyclists, Cuts Cars
NYC DOT data shows cyclist counts doubled and vehicle delays stayed minimal after McGuinness Boulevard's partial redesign, supporting a full northward expansion.
NYC Council Bills Would Limit Kids' Social Media to 1 Hour
NYC Council bills capping children's social media use at one hour daily face First Amendment challenges from civil liberties attorneys.
NYC Council Visits Rikers Island Over Treatment of Pregnant Women
NYC Council members toured Rikers Island's women's facility, raising concerns about pregnant inmates scattered across the jail instead of near the nursery.
NYC Public Urination Complaints Soar 48% in 2026
Public urination complaints in NYC have jumped nearly 50% compared to last year, prompting lawmakers to push for tougher criminal penalties.
Man Fatally Struck by Queens 7 Train at Junction Blvd
A man died Tuesday after falling onto the tracks at Junction Blvd station, causing MTA to suspend and restrict 7 train service during morning rush hour.
36 Brooklyn Gang Members Indicted in Operation Crossfire
Prosecutors indicted 36 alleged Wooo and Choo gang members for nearly three years of shootings across Brownsville public housing in Brooklyn.
Green-Wood Cemetery Opens $43M Visitor Center in Brooklyn
Green-Wood Cemetery unveils a $43 million visitor center inside a restored Victorian greenhouse in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, over a decade in the making.
Brooklyn Pride Turns 30: A Fifth Avenue March Tradition
Brooklyn Pride celebrates its 30th anniversary in June 2026, with the borough's iconic twilight march along Fifth Avenue expecting its biggest crowd ever.
NYC's Hidden Crisis: Residents and Income Fleeing the City
A new Citizens Budget Commission report reveals NYC is losing $68B in taxable income and residents despite strong job growth and GDP numbers.
NYC Building Workers Vote to Strike Over Wages and Healthcare
Thousands of 32BJ SEIU members authorized a strike against residential building owners as their contract expires, demanding wage hikes and free healthcare.
Public-Private Partnerships Fast-Track NYC Subway Access
The MTA is leveraging private funding from Columbia University and developers to accelerate subway accessibility upgrades across New York City.
20 Ways to Spend 4/20 Weekend in New York City
From dispensary deals to free food and competitions, here's how to celebrate 4/20 weekend across New York City's five boroughs.
Trump Admin Releases Frozen Second Avenue Subway Funds
The Trump administration agreed to release $58.6M in frozen Second Avenue Subway funds minutes before a federal court hearing on the MTA's lawsuit.
Michelin Guide Adds Nine New NYC Restaurants in 2026
Nine NYC restaurants joined the Michelin Guide, with Brooklyn outpacing Manhattan. Stars and Bib Gourmands will be revealed at an upcoming ceremony.
Man Stabbed on NYC Subway 4 Train Near Wall Street
A 27-year-old man was stabbed aboard a Brooklyn-bound 4 train near Wall Street station during an apparent robbery attempt on April 14, 2026.
Queens Lawmaker Pushes MTA to Add Elevators to 7 Train Stops
Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas urges the MTA to install elevators at four Queens 7 train stations, citing major accessibility gaps for disabled riders.
MTA Begins Fining Drivers Who Block Buses on 2 Queens Routes
The MTA's ACE camera enforcement program expands to the Q17 and Q27 bus routes in Queens, fining drivers $50–$250 for blocking buses or bus stops.
G Train Service Changes: MTA Signal Upgrades Cause Disruptions
The MTA is overhauling G train signals this month, causing weekend suspensions and shuttle bus replacements between Court Sq and Bedford-Nostrand Avs.
Bronx Food Pantries Brace for SNAP Cuts Crisis
Bronx food pantries face a crisis as $186 billion in federal SNAP cuts loom, threatening the borough with the city's highest hunger and poverty rates.
NYC Council LGBTQIA+ Caucus Hires First Executive Director
Yanery Cruz, an Afro-Latina trans woman and LGBTQ advocate, becomes the first executive director of NYC Council's LGBTQIA+ Caucus as of April 8.
Flatbush Avenue Bus Lane Construction Resumes in April
NYC DOT will resume Flatbush Avenue bus lane construction in late April, bringing center-running lanes and boarding islands to serve 132,000 daily riders.
Congestion Pricing Funds Air Quality Fixes at Hunts Point
Governor Hochul announces congestion pricing revenues replaced 20 diesel refrigeration units at Hunts Point Market, cutting particulate emissions by 99.7%.
NYC Green Cabs Hit Record Low as Uber and Lyft Dominate
New York's Boro Taxi fleet has collapsed 93% since 2015, with only 539 active green cab drivers remaining as ride-share apps reshape city transit.
NYC Resumes Flatbush Avenue Bus Lane Construction
NYC DOT will resume Flatbush Avenue bus lane construction in late April, bringing center-running lanes and boarding islands to Brooklyn's busiest corridor.
Congestion Pricing Funds Clean Air Investment in South Bronx
MTA officials announce 75 hybrid and clean-diesel trucks for Hunts Point Produce Market, using congestion pricing revenue to reduce South Bronx pollution.
NYC Blue Zones: A Fifth of the City Faces Flood Risk
A new study maps 500+ flood-prone 'Blue Zones' across NYC's five boroughs, putting 1.2 million residents and 20% of city land at risk.
NYC Transit Chief Slams TWU Push for Two-Person Train Crews
NYC Transit President Demetrius Crichlow blasts a TWU-backed bill to mandate two-person subway crews, calling it a barrier to OPTO expansion and modernization.
Old Court Records Are Showing Up in Google Searches and Costing People Jobs
Even after charges are dismissed or sentences are served, searchable court records haunt job applicants. Employment attorneys say the problem is getting worse.
NYC Building Workers to Vote on Strike Authorization April 15
Over 34,000 NYC residential building workers plan a strike authorization vote on April 15, days before their contract with RAB expires on April 20.
Advocates Urge Mamdani to Save Tony Dapolito Rec Center
About 100 residents rallied in Greenwich Village urging Mayor Mamdani to renovate, not demolish, the shuttered Tony Dapolito Recreation Center.
NYCFC Tops Out Etihad Park at Willets Point in Queens
NYCFC installed the final steel beam at Etihad Park in Willets Point, marking a major milestone for NYC's first soccer-specific stadium, set to open in 2027.
MTA Advances $1.1B Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 Contract
The MTA's Capital Program Committee voted to advance a $1.1 billion contract for Second Avenue Subway Phase 2, despite a legal battle over withheld federal funds.
The Schneps Effect: Local Media Spotlights 10 Talented NYers
Schneps Media marks 40 years by highlighting New Yorkers its local publications helped bring into focus, showing the power of neighborhood journalism.
Queens Father Indicted for Murder of 2-Year-Old Son
Dayvon Morrison was indicted on murder charges after allegedly beating his 2-year-old son Maliek at a Long Island City homeless shelter, causing fatal injuries.
NY and MTA Sue Trump Over Second Avenue Subway Funding
New York State and the MTA filed suit demanding release of nearly $60M in frozen federal funding for the Second Avenue Subway extension to East Harlem.
NYC's $4M Public Restroom Plan Faces Bureaucratic Delays
Mayor Mamdani's $4M public restroom initiative hits friction as Fort Washington Park waits three years for a single bathroom with no construction in sight.
Bloomberg Endorses Lasher in NY-12 Congressional Primary
Michael Bloomberg backs Assembly Member Micah Lasher in the Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler in New York's 12th Congressional District.
NYC Fare-Free Bus Program Revival: Lawmakers Back 2026 Push
State lawmakers include fare-free bus pilot revival in FY2027 budget proposals as Mayor Mamdani champions citywide free bus transit for New York City.
How Hochul's Auto Insurance Reform Could Benefit MTA Riders
The MTA spends $50M a year on personal injury payouts. Gov. Hochul's auto insurance reform could redirect those funds to transit improvements.
NYC $30 Minimum Wage Push: What the '30 for Our City' Bill Means
Advocates and lawmakers rallied at City Hall demanding NYC's minimum wage reach $30 an hour by 2030, calling the current $17 rate a 'crisis.'
Bronx Tenants Testify at Mamdani Rental Ripoff Hearing
Hundreds of Bronx tenants testified about landlord neglect and steep rent hikes at Mayor Mamdani's Rental Ripoff hearing at Fordham University.
Q&A: Council Member Harvey Epstein on NYC Affordability 2026
Manhattan Council Member Harvey Epstein discusses his 2026 agenda, including office-to-housing conversions and fighting hidden fees for New Yorkers.
Northside BID Proposal Advances in Williamsburg, NY
Williamsburg's proposed Northside BID enters a critical voting phase as property owners receive ballots to decide on supplemental neighborhood services.
Bronx Day in Albany Returns After Nearly a Decade
Bronx leaders and business executives revived Bronx Day in Albany to push the borough's economic priorities and attract state investment.
Chef Doula: Bronx Man Combines Cooking and Maternal Care
Eric Michael Thomas launched Chef Doula LLC in the Bronx, blending culinary expertise with doula support to help pregnant and postpartum mothers.
NYC Council Advances Bill Legalizing Basement Apartments
NYC Council advances Intro 421-A, aligning the Housing Maintenance Code with City of Yes reforms to legalize basement apartments and ADUs.
Mamdani's First 100 Days: Budget Wins and 3-K Expansion
Mayor Mamdani scores partial Albany wins on tax hikes and expands 3-K education on Staten Island as NYC faces a $5.4 billion budget shortfall.
Historic Brooklyn synagogue faces demolition for housing
A century-old synagogue in Crown Heights could be demolished for affordable housing, sparking debate over preserving Jewish heritage vs. addressing housing crisis.
Cold snap death toll hits 19 as man found under Manhattan Bridge
Man found dead under Manhattan Bridge brings NYC's cold weather death toll to 19 as frigid temperatures continue claiming lives among the city's vulnerable.
Hochul's environmental rollback plan splits green groups
Gov. Hochul's plan to weaken environmental review law divides conservation groups, with some backing housing development goals while others warn of climate risks.
Judge backs NY, NJ in $16B tunnel fight with Trump
Federal judge rejects legal challenge to Gateway Tunnel project, allowing $16B Hudson River rail infrastructure plan to proceed despite opposition efforts.
Hochul taps Council Speaker Adams as lieutenant governor pick
Gov. Kathy Hochul picked City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as her lieutenant governor running mate, pairing the Buffalo Democrat with Queens' top elected official.
Manhattan Dominates NYC's 50 Most Expensive Neighborhoods
Manhattan neighborhoods dominate NYC's priciest areas, with Tribeca leading at $6,000+ monthly rents while outer boroughs face their own affordability pressures.