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After protestors block ICE in Chinatown, NYC immigrant advocates pledge more resistance
NYPD responds as immigration activists block a garage used by ICE vans in Manhattan Saturday.





They also called on the NYPD to drop charges against people after clashes with officers. [ more › ]
11/30/2025, 12:07:00 PM PST
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'Shared agenda of affordability': Mamdani nods to Councilmember Menin as next speaker
It's important to do the right thing, especially on Thanksgiving.





The mayor-elect told reporters he's prepared to work with Councilmember Julie Menin, who on Wednesday announced she'd secured enough support to be the Council's next speaker. [ more › ]
11/27/2025, 1:17:00 PM PST
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Moderate NYC Councilmember Julie Menin says she has support to be speaker
Councilmember Julie Menin's office says her rat-killing method "demonstrated an impressive eradication rate."





Menin is seen as a potential bulwark against Zohran Mamdani's progressive policies. [ more › ]
11/26/2025, 4:00:00 PM PST
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NYC area poised for 35 mph wind gusts, chilly temps on Thanksgiving
Snoopy of “Peanuts” fame floats in the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade in Manhattan on Nov. 24, 2022.





A cold front will move through the region, according to the National Weather Service. [ more › ]
11/26/2025, 8:34:00 AM PST
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NYC taxi driver critically injured in Bronx stabbing, NYPD seeking witnesses
The intersection of Randall Avenue and White Plains Road in Castle Hill, where police say a 39-year-old for-hire driver was stabbed on Nov. 26, 2025





Officers found the 39-year-old man unconscious in Clason Point. A taxi drivers group is offering $5,000 for information that could lead to an arrest. [ more › ]
11/26/2025, 7:45:00 AM PST
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Where do the candidates for Jersey City mayor disagree most? Housing affordability.
James Solomon and Jim McGreevey will face each other in a run-off election on Tuesday for Jersey City mayor.





Jersey City voters will choose between City Councilmember James Solomon or former Gov. Jim McGreevey on Tuesday. [ more › ]
12/31/1999, 4:00:00 PM PST
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Luigi Mangione in NY state court this week to argue over backpack evidence
Luigi Mangione attends a hearing at Manhattan Criminal Court on February 21, 2025 in New York City.





Mangione faces state and federal murder charges. Prosecutors in the federal case are seeking the death penalty. [ more › ]
12/31/1999, 4:00:00 PM PST
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December skies boast meteor showers, a super moon and Orion the Hunter's return
A 4% waning crescent moon illuminated with earthshine, rises behind the Empire State Building in New York City at dawn on October 19, 2025, as seen from Hoboken, New Jersey.





Crescent moon phases during the peak of meteor showers will mean a darker night sky perfect for stargazing. [ more › ]
12/31/1999, 4:00:00 PM PST
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Protestors clash with police in Lower Manhattan over immigration enforcement
Protestors against ICE clashed with police outside a parking garage on Centre St. in Manhattan.





Demonstrators said they were preventing enforcement action by federal immigration agents. An NYPD spokesperson said several protestors were taken into custody. [ more › ]
12/31/1999, 4:00:00 PM PST
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Airbus software update could stall post-Thanksgiving travel
A software update may delay flights at airports serving New York City.





The aircraft maker said that all airlines operating the A320 family of planes should make immediate software updates. [ more › ]
12/31/1999, 4:00:00 PM PST
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NY Gov. Hochul accepted — and is now refunding — thousands in donations from appointees
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul delivers remarks and signs bill at Veterans Affordability event.





A 2021 executive order from Hochul banned state employees and officers from donating to her campaign. Hochul’s team says she’ll refund the money given by people she named to state boards and councils. [ more › ]
12/31/1999, 4:00:00 PM PST
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Investigation ongoing into body found in burning Bronx apartment
The FDNY said a fire broke out at 1520 Sheridan Ave. in the Bronx on Friday afternoon.





Police and firefighters found a 73-year-old woman’s body while responding to a 4-alarm fire in the building. [ more › ]
12/31/1999, 4:00:00 PM PST
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Federal funding for NYC magnet schools still in limbo amid fight over trans policies
The city school system's bathroom policies have prompted a funding fight with the federal government.





A $35 million pot of money for the coming school years remains in limbo. [ more › ]
12/31/1999, 4:00:00 PM PST
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In NYC's hyper-competitive real estate market, a new report finds cash is king
A new report from the Center for NYC Neighborhoods found that all cash buyers are dominated the city's housing market.





More than 60% of homebuyers paid for the entire property upfront in the first half of the year. [ more › ]
12/31/1999, 4:00:00 PM PST
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Nassau County exec plans wall of surveillance cameras at NYC-Long Island border
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman handily won re-election in November.





Bruce Blakeman said he’s boosting surveillance and facial recognition, citing Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s policies. [ more › ]
12/31/1999, 4:00:00 PM PST
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Subway trains on the L line covered in filth after MTA car washer breaks down
If you ride the L train, maybe avoid touch the outside of the line's subway cars.





Crews can clean the insides of subway cars on the L line, but the exteriors are getting filthier by the day. [ more › ]
12/31/1999, 4:00:00 PM PST
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NY businesses prep for holiday crowds, sales … and maybe raids by immigration agents
Here's what business owners and employees are learning about their rights in the event immigration agents visit. [ more › ]
12/31/1999, 4:00:00 PM PST
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Report criticizes NYC trash plan, argues recycling should also go in containers
Trash bag mountains are being banned across the city, but recycling piles like these are permitted.





The sanitation department is working to ban trash bag mountains from sidewalks. Advocates argue recycling should be included. [ more › ]
12/31/1999, 4:00:00 PM PST
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NYCHA planned to start Chelsea demolition by end of year. Then came the holdouts.
A sign opposing the redevelopment plan.





The project would replace the public housing complex with affordable and market-rate housing. NYCHA said the redevelopment will stay on schedule. [ more › ]
12/31/1999, 4:00:00 PM PST
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The Zabar’s vote: In race for Rep. Jerry Nadler's old seat, where do shoppers stand?
Zabar's is one of the most esteemed landmarks within NY-12.





Voters in a high-profile congressional district are being treated to a buffet of candidates to discuss around the Thanksgiving dinner table. [ more › ]
12/31/1999, 4:00:00 PM PST
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NYC Council passes bill restoring tossed sex abuse suits and reopening path to sue institutions
Councilmember Selvena Brooks-Powers speaks at a press event in New York City.





The legislation creates a new 18-month window for survivors to file claims against the city and other institutions. [ more › ]
12/31/1999, 4:00:00 PM PST
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A dilapidated bridge in Prospect Park is way overdue for a glow-up
The Terrace Bridge in Prospect Park has seen better days.





Inspectors listed the Terrace Bridge in "poor" condition in 2009. [ more › ]
12/31/1999, 4:00:00 PM PST
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NYPD says no specific threats to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, but security will be tight
Parade veterans Snoopy and Woodstock floated down Manhattan's West Side Thursday.





Authorities say officers will be posted along the route, with drones, helicopters and hidden teams working behind the scenes. [ more › ]
12/31/1999, 4:00:00 PM PST
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Running the rails: Brooklyn man finishes quest to jog along every NYC subway line
Ultra-marathoner Thai Richards doesn't need the subway to get across the city.





Ultra-marathoner Thai Richard spent two years documenting his ambitious runs that mirrored the city's transit system. [ more › ]
12/31/1999, 4:00:00 PM PST
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Queens DA: Man stabbed on E train after scolding rider over loud phone call
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A 50-year-old Brooklyn man has been charged with attempted murder over the altercation. [ more › ]
12/31/1999, 4:00:00 PM PST
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Extra Extra: Inclement weather won't stop the KPop Demon Hunters from rocking the Macy's parade
Because they practiced in the rain, here are your afternoon links: Jubilee still in the club, big year for bald people, would you rather get hit by a car or a bike on Court Street and more. [ more › ]
12/31/1999, 4:00:00 PM PST
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Help with NY residents' energy bills finally coming in December, after shutdown delays
Here's how you can get help avoiding a utility shutoff or getting your power back on. [ more › ]
12/31/1999, 4:00:00 PM PST
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Burned by flight delays, many of NYC's Thanksgiving travelers turn to trains
The lines to board an Amtrak train at Moynihan Train Hall this holiday season are much more pleasant than those at the region's airports.





The city's airports have seen chronic delays all year. During the busiest travel weekend of the year, many New Yorekrs are opting for alternative methods of travel. [ more › ]
12/31/1999, 4:00:00 PM PST
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The perfect Thanksgiving NYC indie film almost didn't get made
Katie Holmes at the NYC premiere of the film "Pieces of April"





At the turn of the century, Katie Holmes starred in "Piece of April," James Hedges' now-cult classic. [ more › ]
12/31/1999, 4:00:00 PM PST
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Early Addition: The MTA is prepping for a surge of tourists littering in Midtown
Because 'tis the season, here are your early links: Mamdani cleaning house at City Hall, Hofstra men's soccer team is rolling, Macaulay Culkin's idea for another "Home Alone" movie and more. [ more › ]
12/31/1999, 4:00:00 PM PST
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Where to get a free Thanksgiving Day meal in NYC
Volunteers Hannah and Anne Vobis of Lindenhurst, New York and Erica Reichlin, owner of Cornucopia's Noshery in Amityville, New York prepare pie to go with the Thanksgiving dinner plates at American Legion Post 1120 in Lindenhurst on November 25, 2021.





Here's a roundup of free Thanksgiving Day events in New York City. [ more › ]
12/31/1999, 4:00:00 PM PST
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Rikers inmates increasingly need mental health help. New jails won’t fix that, report says
File photo of a July, 2023, protest in New York City over conditions at Rikers Island.





The percentage of incarcerated people those with mental health needs is growing, according to new data. [ more › ]
12/31/1999, 4:00:00 PM PST
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NYCHA bribery crackdown ends with convictions of all 70 workers charged
The Queensbridge North Houses in Queens, one of the city’s largest public housing developments.





Federal prosecutors say employees took cash in exchange for no-bid repair contracts, affecting hundreds of public housing buildings across New York City. [ more › ]
12/31/1999, 4:00:00 PM PST
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NYC distributes first-ever nightlife grants, totaling over $350K
ONL Executive Director Jeff Garcia and SBS Commissioner Dynishal Gross.





Cultural organizations across all five boroughs received awards. [ more › ]
12/31/1999, 4:00:00 PM PST
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Extra Extra: Adolescence actually lasts until you're 32, scientists say
Because if you're 33, get it together, here are your afternoon links: 200 underage drinkers got into a Long Island pub, inflation rebate checks still going out, Gramma the tortoise dies at 141 and more. [ more › ]
12/31/1999, 4:00:00 PM PST
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NYC's flying 'Fan Man' pleads guilty to crimes against gravity
Local "Fan Man" Johnathan Warren wants to form an advocacy group to defend his right to fly.





Johnathan Warren was sentenced to four days of community service for illegally flying his fan-powered paraglider over the city's waterways. [ more › ]
12/31/1999, 4:00:00 PM PST