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A federal judge ruled the Trump administration unlawfully tried to end Manhattan's congestion pricing, preserving the tolls and the revenue that funds MTA upgrades.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Transit detectives released images as they search for a woman wanted in a Feb. 3 slashing at the Burnside Avenue 4 line station; the victim is stable.
Politics & Govt in ...
Attorney General Letitia James warned the new SNAP work requirements could push vulnerable New Yorkers into food insecurity. Key dates, who’s affected and where to get help.
NYPD warns thieves are targeting expensive winter jackets and sneakers across Queens; precincts held community meetings and an arrest was reported. Residents are being urged to stay alert.
A 37-year-old sleeping outside Penn Station was set on fire and taken to a burn unit. Police say three young men fled into the station and remain at large.
Retail & Industry in ...
Shoppers who bought certain supermarket beef between Aug. 1, 2014 and Dec. 31, 2019 may be eligible for a pro‑rata share of an $87.5M settlement. Claim forms are due June 30, 2026.
NYPD Crime Stoppers is seeking tips after a woman was grabbed on an escalator at the Court Square–23 Street station on March 1. A reward is available for information.
A Queens judge vacated Allen Porter's 1995 murder conviction after finding prosecutors withheld key evidence; prosecutors are reviewing whether to retry him.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A 40‑story Midtown office tower with a 15‑story atrium has quietly been listed for sale, offering a rare full‑building opportunity in Times Square.
A pepper‑spray canister accidentally discharged in a Briarwood middle school cafeteria; three students were taken to Elmhurst Hospital for evaluation. Police say no criminal charges will be filed.
An off-duty NYPD lieutenant tore down a fence and pulled a mom and two daughters from a Bloomingdale house fire last Tuesday. The family is reported safe.
Ex‑chancellor Melissa Aviles‑Ramos has taken a senior advisory role at HMH, a major DOE vendor, prompting scrutiny under city post‑employment ethics rules.
Federal records and reporting tie Jay Lefkowitz — a Columbia lecturer and Kirkland partner — to Jeffrey Epstein and to Columbia’s $221M settlement talks, prompting campus scrutiny.
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