Can Nadia Shihata Independently Investigate Mamdani's City Hall?
Nadia Shihata faced tough questions from NYC Council members about her campaign donations to Mamdani and ties to his chief counsel during her DOI confirmation hearing.
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Congestion Toll Revenue Funds Clean Fridges in South Bronx
NYC's congestion pricing program is funding 20 electric-hybrid refrigeration units at Hunts Point, cutting diesel emissions equal to 6,000 daily truck trips.
NYC Blue Zones: A Fifth of the City Faces Flood Risk
A new study maps 500+ flood-prone 'Blue Zones' across NYC's five boroughs, putting 1.2 million residents and 20% of city land at risk.
NYC Bond Rating Warnings: What They Mean for New Yorkers
All four major bond rating agencies have warned they may downgrade NYC's credit rating over Mayor Mamdani's controversial budget proposal.
NY Lawmakers Own Homes While Constituents Struggle to Afford Them
New York has the lowest homeownership rate in the US, yet most of its congressional delegation are property owners, raising conflict of interest questions.
Gale Brewer Impersonator Scammed NYC Pension Fund $32,980
A scammer posing as NYC Council Member Gale Brewer stole $32,980 from NYCERS. She's one of 33 victims in a broader pension fraud scheme.
Judge Keeps NYC Council Staffer in ICE Detention
A Trump-appointed judge denied NYC Council staffer Rafael Rubio Bohorquez's release from ICE custody, ruling his TPS status was effectively withdrawn.
Iran War Turbulence Threatens Mamdani's NYC Budget
Fiscal watchdogs warn Mayor Mamdani's budget faces risk as Wall Street wobbles from Iran war uncertainty, oil price spikes, and slowing bonus growth.
NYC Sues Empower Ride-Sharing App for Operating Without License
New York City filed suit against Yazam Inc., maker of the Empower app, for operating ride-hailing services without a TLC license since 2022.
MTA to Triple Wheelchair Lift Training for Express Bus Drivers
NYC Transit plans to increase wheelchair lift training for express bus operators from two to six sessions annually amid criticism over failures serving disabled riders.
Q&A With Council Member Frank Morano of Staten Island
Council Member Frank Morano discusses his 2026 agenda for Staten Island's 51st District, focusing on accountability, public safety, and constituent services.
Appeals Court Pauses NYCHA Chelsea Complex Demolition
A five-judge appellate panel issued a stay on NYCHA's plan to demolish and rebuild 2,000 public housing apartments in Chelsea pending a lawsuit review.
Landlord Income Up 6% as NYC Rent Board Eyes Freeze
NYC's Rent Guidelines Board reviews a report showing landlord income rose 6.2% as Mayor Mamdani pushes his signature rent freeze promise forward.
NYCFC Tops Out Etihad Park at Willets Point in Queens
NYCFC installed the final steel beam at Etihad Park in Willets Point, marking a major milestone for NYC's first soccer-specific stadium, set to open in 2027.
Mamdani Budget Director Blames Adams for $5.4B Deficit
NYC Budget Director Sherif Soliman testified that deliberate underbudgeting under former Mayor Adams created the $5.4 billion fiscal hole Mamdani must now fix.
Judge Orders Rikers Island Fixed in 7 Years or Less
A federal judge appointed Nicholas Deml as remediation manager to overhaul Rikers Island, giving New York City up to seven years to fix the jail system.
NYC Emergency Housing Vouchers Expiring, 16,000 at Risk
Over 16,000 New Yorkers face housing instability as Emergency Housing Voucher funding runs out with no replacement plan in sight.
Mamdani Appeals Court Order to Expand NYC Housing Vouchers
Mayor Mamdani reversed his campaign promise by appealing a court order to expand CityFHEPS housing vouchers, stunning low-income housing advocates.
MTA Pushes Q Line Extension Amid Federal Funding Fight
The MTA prepares to award a key Second Avenue Subway contract while battling the Trump administration over $60M in withheld federal funds.
NYPD Still Issuing Criminal Charges to Street Vendors
Despite a new NYC law reclassifying vendor violations as civil infractions, NYPD has already issued at least seven illegal criminal summonses to street vendors.
NY Prison Reform: Advocates Demand Accountability After Deaths
Over 50 advocacy groups press New York lawmakers for prison accountability following the deaths of Robert Brooks and Messiah Nantwi in state facilities.
Ex-NYC Taxi Boss David Do Backs Out of Empower App Job
David Do, former NYC TLC head, has withdrawn from his role at ride-hail app Empower amid the company's mounting legal troubles in Washington D.C.
Hochul Proposes Weakening New York's Climate Law
Gov. Kathy Hochul outlined three changes to New York's landmark climate law, citing affordability concerns and a hostile White House toward renewable energy.
World Cup Economic Boom Looks Like a Bust in 2026
Hotel bookings for New York's World Cup weeks are running 2% below 2025 levels, raising doubts about FIFA's $3 billion economic windfall projection.
NYC Lawyer Moves to Drop Adams Defense in Sexual Assault Case
Corporation Counsel Steve Banks cites new evidence in seeking to end NYC's legal defense of former Mayor Eric Adams in a civil sexual assault lawsuit.
MTA Sues Feds Over $60M for Second Ave Subway Extension
The MTA filed suit against the federal government for withholding $60M in contractually obligated funding for the Second Avenue Subway extension to East Harlem.
NYC Pooper Scooper Law Nearly Impossible to Enforce
NYC's acting sanitation commissioner says the city's pooper scooper law is nearly unenforceable, with only two summonses issued in all of 2025.
Transit Union Sues MTA Over Subway Booth Staffing Cuts
TWU Local 100 filed suit against the MTA for illegally reducing subway station booth staffing without required public hearings under state law.
Home Care Aides Fight for 24-Hour Wages in New York
A New York judge reopened cases for 100+ home care aides claiming stolen wages under a rule that allows workers to be paid for only 13 of 24 hours worked.
NYC Prefab Bathroom Years Late, Now Costs $3.5 Million
A modular restroom hyped as fast and affordable for Fort Washington Park is years behind schedule and has ballooned to $3.5 million in costs.
NYC Council Considers Ban on Rodent Glue Traps
New York City Council weighs a ban on glue traps amid animal welfare concerns and the city's ongoing battle with its rat population.
Bloomberg Endorses Lasher in NY-12 Congressional Primary
Michael Bloomberg backs Assembly Member Micah Lasher in the Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler in New York's 12th Congressional District.
Brooklyn Nurses Lose Health Care Despite $15M State Aid
Over 400 Brooklyn Hospital Center nurses have gone six weeks without health insurance while Governor Hochul sent $15M in emergency state funding.
Budget Watchdogs Warn Mamdani on Wall Street Reliance
NYC budget watchdogs warn Mayor Mamdani his $127B spending plan relies too heavily on Wall Street growth, rainy-day reserves, and property tax hikes.
MTA Seeks Albany Reform to Stop $50M in Dubious Crash Claims
MTA CEO Janno Lieber joins Gov. Hochul to push auto insurance reforms, saying the authority loses nearly $50M yearly to questionable crash liability claims.
NYC HOPE Count 2026: Measuring Homeless New Yorkers
Volunteers conducted NYC's 21st annual HOPE count after a cold-weather delay, with nearly 1,300 participants surveying unhoused residents across all five boroughs.
Q&A: Council Member Harvey Epstein on NYC Affordability 2026
Manhattan Council Member Harvey Epstein discusses his 2026 agenda, including office-to-housing conversions and fighting hidden fees for New Yorkers.
Bronx Day in Albany Returns After Nearly a Decade
Bronx leaders and business executives revived Bronx Day in Albany to push the borough's economic priorities and attract state investment.
Chef Doula: Bronx Man Combines Cooking and Maternal Care
Eric Michael Thomas launched Chef Doula LLC in the Bronx, blending culinary expertise with doula support to help pregnant and postpartum mothers.
Mamdani's First 100 Days: Budget Wins and 3-K Expansion
Mayor Mamdani scores partial Albany wins on tax hikes and expands 3-K education on Staten Island as NYC faces a $5.4 billion budget shortfall.
NYC Council Revives Third Party Transfer Program With Reforms
Bronx Councilmember Pierina Sanchez introduces the SAFER Act to revive and reform NYC's Third Party Transfer program for negligent landlords.
NYC Event Permits: City Hall Urged to Cut Red Tape
A new report urges Mayor Mamdani to streamline NYC's complex event permitting system, which can require sign-off from up to seven different city agencies.
NYC Officials Consider Charging for Street Parking to Address $5.4 Billion Budget Deficit
New York City officials are exploring the possibility of charging drivers for the city's three million free street parking spaces as the municipality grapples with a massive budget shortfall.
NYPD Confirms Explosive Device Used in Gracie Mansion Protest Clash
The New York Police Department confirmed that a lit device recovered during Saturday's protests outside Gracie Mansion was an improvised explosive device capable of causing serious injury or death, according to Commissioner Jessica Tisch.
City Council Gives Failing Grade to Adams-Era Bus and Bike Lane Progress
City Council members delivered harsh criticism Tuesday to the Department of Transportation over the city's failure to meet targets for expanding bus and bike lanes during the Adams administration.
Six New Manhattan Restaurants Join March Hot List as Dining Scene Continues Evolution
Manhattan's restaurant scene added six new establishments to its most-watched list this month, according to food industry tracking that highlights the city's continued culinary evolution despite recent challenges.
NYC Small Businesses Embrace AI to Boost Efficiency Without Cutting Jobs
While major corporations announce mass layoffs tied to artificial intelligence adoption, small businesses and nonprofits across New York City are using the technology to enhance their operations without eliminating positions.
FDNY Boxing Team Returns to Madison Square Garden Friday for International Charity Event
The FDNY Bravest boxing team will step into Madison Square Garden on Friday to host the International Battle of the Badges III, bringing first responders from across the United States and the United Kingdom together for an annual night of charity boxing.
Emergency Snow Shovelers Face Months-Long Wait for Payment After Answering Mayor's Call
New Yorkers who answered Mayor Zohran Mamdani's call for emergency snow shovelers during recent blizzards may not receive payment for their work until spring, according to city workers and sanitation department officials.
Port Authority to Test Self-Driving Shuttles at Newark Airport Starting in March
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will test autonomous electric shuttle buses at Newark Liberty International Airport beginning this spring, according to agency officials.
Blizzard Cancels Nearly All Flights at NYC Airports as Two Feet of Snow Blankets Region
A massive blizzard that dumped nearly two feet of snow across New York City forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights at the area's three major airports on Monday, bringing air travel to a virtual standstill.
City Launches New Enforcement Tool to Crack Down on Employers Blocking Sick Leave Use
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection launched a new compliance system Friday targeting businesses where workers rarely use their legally mandated sick time, signaling a potential crackdown on employers who may be illegally discouraging time off.
Staten Island Dancer TJ Turns NYC Streets Into Viral Dance Stage
A Staten Island-born dancer known simply as TJ has transformed New York City's bustling streets into his personal dance studio, creating viral videos that capture the spontaneous energy of the five boroughs.
Gateway Tunnel Construction Remains Stalled as Workers Rally for Federal Funding Release
Construction workers who were laid off from the $16 billion Gateway tunnel project rallied alongside Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday, pressing the Trump administration to restore full funding for the vital Hudson River rail infrastructure project.
Dense Fog Disrupts Morning Commute as Air Quality Alert Issued for NYC Area
Dense fog blanketed the New York City area Wednesday morning, creating hazardous driving conditions and forcing transportation adjustments, according to the National Weather Service.
Giulietta Brings 11,000-Square-Foot Italian Dining Experience to Midtown's MetLife Building
A massive new Italian restaurant has opened at the base of the MetLife Building in Midtown, bringing all-day dining to one of Manhattan's most recognizable locations.
Yanks' Rodon pitched hurt all season, surgery delays 2026 start
Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon couldn't button his shirt last season due to elbow problems but still made 33 starts. Surgery will sideline him until May.
Snow Creates Desire Paths Across NYC Streets
After this week's blizzard, New Yorkers carved unofficial trails through snowbanks, creating what planners call 'desire paths' that reveal yearning for shortcuts.
Texas High School Swimming Meet Results: Dallas Area Wins Gold
Celina's Reagan Hix and Grace Waldschmidt captured gold medals at the UIL 4A swimming championships in San Antonio, leading Dallas-area swimmers to success.
Goldman Pushes Bill to Send Federal Cash to NYCHA Boilers
Rep. Dan Goldman introduced legislation to create dedicated federal funding for NYCHA boiler upgrades, targeting chronic heating problems affecting 400,000 residents.
Mamdani mobilizes school nurses for homeless outreach in cold
Brooklyn Council Member Shahana Hanif Mamdani deployed school nurses and peer workers to bring homeless New Yorkers indoors as dangerous cold grips the city.
Hochul's environmental rollback plan splits green groups
Gov. Hochul's plan to weaken environmental review law divides conservation groups, with some backing housing development goals while others warn of climate risks.
Frozen Snow Piles Block Bus Lanes Across NYC
Frozen snow piles are blocking bus lanes across NYC, forcing buses into traffic and adding 10-15 minutes to commutes as sanitation crews work to clear the icy debris.
Starbucks Workers End 3-Month Strike at NYC Stores
Starbucks workers at unionized NYC locations returned to work this week, ending a nearly three-month strike that began Dec. 20 over scheduling and union recognition.
Hochul taps Council Speaker Adams as lieutenant governor pick
Gov. Kathy Hochul picked City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as her lieutenant governor running mate, pairing the Buffalo Democrat with Queens' top elected official.
Queer Hockey League Scores Big in NYC Ice Rinks
A queer hockey league inspired by romance novel "Heated Rivalry" is drawing LGBTQ+ players across NYC's five boroughs to ice rinks from Chelsea to Queens.
Mamdani Targets 'Unusable' AI Chatbot for Termination
City Councilman Zohran Mamdani plans legislation to terminate a $2.3 million AI chatbot he calls "unusable," citing resident complaints and system errors.
Lower East Side Officials Brief Shops on ICE Rights After Sighting
City Council Member Christopher Marte led door-to-door outreach after federal agents were spotted on Broome and Eldridge streets Thursday afternoon.