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A coalition of motorcoach companies, including Hampton Jitney, is suing New York City over its pay‑for‑complaint idling program, calling the reward system unfair to private carriers.
With Albany adjourning on June 4, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has under a month to name four MTA board picks who could determine whether his bus agenda advances.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
An Island Park man was arrested after police say he exposed himself and four officers to an unknown substance. Five people were taken to hospitals.
Politics & Govt in ...
George Gresham, who rose from hospital housekeeper to lead 1199SEIU, died at 71 after a long illness, the union said.
A 16-year-old was stabbed in Travers Park in Jackson Heights just after 10 p.m. Friday; police say two teens are at large and the victim is in stable condition.
Sports in ...
The Jets reportedly agreed to a three‑year, $45.75M extension with RB Breece Hall, including roughly $29M guaranteed, keeping their lead rusher in New York.
Family confirmed 19-year-old Nakayla Moreno died in the April 21 Belmont blaze; another teen also died and the building was vacated as investigators probe the cause.
Surveillance stills show multiple people firing at 1222 Prospect Avenue on Monday; NYPD Crime Stoppers has posted images and is asking for tips. A reward may be available.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Med spas have quietly filled millions of square feet of retail across major U.S. markets, driven by booming wellness spending and new weight‑loss drugs.
Community & Society in ...
A Bronx mother says rats and mold have plagued her Concourse Village apartment for years; city records show hundreds of complaints and slow repairs.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Mayor Zohran Mamdani held a May 7 press conference to announce plans for opioid settlement funds as the city continues directing settlement money to overdose prevention and treatment.
A Con Edison‑backed pilot will put plug‑in battery “power banks” in NYC apartments so window ACs run off stored power during peak hours. Renters can earn small payments while easing grid strain.
A man was found dead after a fire tore through a Richmond Hill home on Lefferts Boulevard; FDNY fire marshals are investigating. Crews had the blaze under control in about 30 minutes.
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