Backpack giveaways with school supplies are underway in NYC to help kids prepare for the academic year with local community events supporting the initiative.

New York City reversed a decision to convert free parking spots to metered parking on the Upper West Side after local backlash, with the DOT agreeing to restore free parking and re-evaluate the situation with community input.

Two random assaults in Central Park by David Luciano, involving choking and biting, left victims hospitalized and prompted his arrest and a psychiatric evaluation.

Zohran Mamdani pledges to revive shelved street redesigns for safety in NYC mayoral race, amidst allegations of bribery against a former adviser of Mayor Adams. Mamdani criticizes Adams' focus on business growth over safety.

Candidates intensify their NYC mayoral campaigns with endorsements and events as the race nears its climax; the City Council speaker contest also draws attention for its potential to balance the mayor's influence.

Time Out Market New York is opening a Union Square location featuring vendors like Patty Palace and Kebabwala, and will serve as a cultural hub with events and a curated bar.

A ninth inmate at Rikers Island was found dead, marking another fatality in the institution facing safety concerns.

Ingrid Lewis-Martin, former Chief Advisor to the NYC Mayor, was indicted for bribery conspiracies involving over $75,000 and impacting various city contracts and decisions.

A Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem has prompted concerns about NYC's health oversight after a decline in cooling tower inspectors, despite funding increases. Former Governor Cuomo seeks an independent probe into the city's handling of the crisis.

The Central Park Conservancy is advocating for the ban of horse-drawn carriages in Central Park, citing safety and welfare issues, while the TWU proposes alternatives to protect jobs. The issue has become a topic in the mayoral race.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Tisch welcome the largest class of NYPD recruits in a decade, emphasizing public safety and diversity with 1,100 new officers from 51 countries.

MTA proposes a fare increase to $3 for NYC subways and buses, facing backlash and public hearings. This funds infrastructure and the $1.9 billion Second Avenue Subway expansion. Public input is sought before final decisions.

A U.S.-Russian dual citizen, Vadim Yermolenko, is sentenced to 30 months for export control and sanction violation schemes aiding Russian military and intelligence.