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Rezonings in Long Island City and Jamaica could add tens of thousands of homes, but many Queens residents say schools, sewers and affordability won’t keep pace.
Politics & Govt in ...
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes a plan to address a $7 billion deficit, suggesting increased taxes on the wealthy, while hoping to avoid raising property taxes.
NYC officials propose increased fines and penalties for blocking fire hydrants after such incidents may have impacted firefighting efforts during fatal fires.
Weather & Environment in ...
New York City, along with Westchester and Rockland counties, were under an air quality alert due to high levels of particulates, causing health risks, particularly to sensitive groups.
State Democrats unveiled a bill package to block federal interference at the polls and shore up election administration across New York.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is expected to name Faiza Ali — a former City Council deputy chief of staff and immigrant‑rights organizer — to lead the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs.
Cloudy morning in NYC; rain arrives Wednesday with light totals and choppy seas.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
The rescue operation in Westchester County successfully located 43 missing children, highlighting the synergy of 70 agencies and the shift from traditional search methods to advanced digital techniques.
Inside Bronx Housing Court the dockets are packed, post‑moratorium filings are surging and legal help is scarce — leaving tenants and small landlords waiting months for answers.
Two women are being sought after a Kingsbridge Heights robbery left a man injured and $300 taken. Police urge anyone with information to call 1-800-577-TIPS.
A protracted bankruptcy tied to Miles Guo’s New York properties has recovered some cash but legal bills, protests and thousands of claims keep creditors waiting.
A $1,000 contribution to Assemblymember Jeffrey Dinowitz from attorney Brad Karp — named in DOJ Epstein files — was redirected to a Bronx survivor program, but critics say the move isn't enough.
A 38‑count superseding indictment unsealed in Manhattan charges 27 alleged Anti‑Tren members with murder, sex trafficking and racketeering tied to a Bronx double homicide.
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