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Mayor Zohran Mamdani has stepped back from expanding CityFHEPS rental vouchers, citing a tightened budget and legal questions — leaving advocates and a pending suit to press for answers.
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Chef Ambrely Ouimette's new 10-seat omakase, Anbā, opens at 92 Ludlow with a 16-course, $220 tasting menu and a late-night cocktail lounge.
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Parents say multiple children were sexually assaulted at a Bushwick daycare; the center is closed and a man is in police custody as officials review the allegations.
A Gothamist analysis found at least 712 unlicensed tow trucks operating in NYC and ties the surge to dangerous driving and a fatal Queens crash.
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Near-freezing temps and slick spots this morning in NYC. Mostly sunny and windy later with highs near 40°F.
Eric Adams, former New York City mayor, agreed to a $4,000 fine after the city’s Conflicts of Interest Board ruled he misused a public press event to attack political rival Andrew Cuomo.
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Penalties are imposed on NYC property owners for not clearing sidewalks after a historic snowstorm; nearly 800 fines were recently issued by DSNY, totaling over 3,500 since January 25.
New Yorkers face cold weather with advisories and warnings in effect. Sunny skies with chilly wind chills are expected, with potential for snow mixing with rain later in the week.
New York City is under an Extreme Cold Warning with wind chills between -5 and -15 degrees Fahrenheit and gusts up to 30 mph. A Cold Weather Advisory follows until Monday.
Mayor Mamdani unveils a plan to protect NYC's homeless from severe cold, adding hotel rooms for shelter, doubling down on warming centers, and increasing outreach efforts.
NYC Mayor Mamdani signed an executive order reinforcing sanctuary laws and immigrant protections, barring ICE from city property without a judicial warrant.
Governor Hochul announces $38 million for New York's 911 systems modernization, facilitating a shift to Next Generation 911 which supports voice, text, photos, and videos, enhancing public safety.
Megan Horne was arrested for anti-Muslim hate crimes in Brooklyn, including assaulting a 12-year-old girl. She's charged with hate crime assault and related offenses.
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