New York's Cannabis Advisory Board Suggests "Temporary" Cap on Retail Dispensary Licenses at 1,600 to Avoid Market Saturation
New York's Cannabis Advisory Board proposes a cap of 1,600 retail licenses to prevent market saturation and promote a balanced cannabis industry, while considering social equity permit holders.
UPDATE: Drone Drama Over New York and New Jersey, Officials Amp Up Detection After Airport Disruptions and Public Puzzlement
The FBI and other federal agencies have assessed that drone sightings over New Jersey and New York pose no national security threat, with plans to deploy advanced drone detection systems in response to public concern and disruptions.
Over 30,000 CUNY Faculty and Staff on Cusp of Wage Hikes and Bonuses as Tentative Labor Deal Awaits Ratification
A tentative labor agreement at CUNY proposes wage increases and bonuses for over 30,000 faculty and staff, pending ratification by the Professional Staff Congress.
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All CitiesQueensNew York CityBronxBrooklynManhattanStaten IslandMTA To Add 80 New 'Open Gangway' Subway Cars in NYC, Funded by Congestion Pricing Revenue
The MTA is ordering 80 new 'open gangway' subway cars to improve commutes in NYC, with delivery by 2028. This is part of a $1.3 billion purchase financed by congestion pricing revenues.
New York City Downgrades from Drought Warning to Watch, Mayor Adams Cautiously Optimistic as Reservoir Levels Slowly Rise
NYC downgrades from drought warning to drought watch thanks to more rainfall, but reservoirs remain below average capacity. Mayor Adams urges continued water conservation.
New York's Real Estate Board Sues to Block Landlord-Paid Broker Fee Law, Citing Constitutional Concerns
REBNY filed a lawsuit to challenge a NYC law that would shift broker fees from tenants to landlords, arguing that it violates free speech and contract rights.
New York City Domestic Violence Survivors Face Over Two-Year Wait for Emergency Housing Transfers
NYC public housing residents fleeing domestic violence face long waits for emergency transfers, with an average duration of 797 days, according to a Gothamist report.
NYPD Prioritizes 14th Amendment Compliance in Stop-and-Frisk Practices Amid Public Pressure and City Council Scrutiny
The NYPD has prioritized monitoring stop-and-frisk practices for 14th Amendment compliance, amid rising incidents and historical delays in constitutional policing standards. Critics argue for better supervision to ensure lawful procedures.
New York's Top Legal Eagle, AG Letitia James, Claps Back at Texas with Fierce Defense of Abortion Rights
NY Attorney General Letitia James declares support for medication abortion access, responding to Texas legal pressures, and reinforcing New York's commitment to reproductive health care with a protective shield law.
NYC Braces for Weather Whiplash: Rain, Snow, and Mid-50s Highs on the Forecast Horizon for the Five Boroughs
New Yorkers can expect varied weather conditions with cloudiness followed by clearing, an 80% chance of rain on Wednesday, and potential rain and snow on Friday, according to Weather.gov forecasts.
Staten Island Artist's Latest Instillation in Battery Park Pokes Fun at NYC's Rat Saga Amid Health Summit
Artist Joseph Reginella created a satirical sculpture in Battery Park, falsely honoring "Rat Man" Nathaniel Katz, coinciding with the National Urban Rat Summit, sparking various reactions from the public and officials.



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