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Gothamist
Published September 231 dead, 10 hurt as fire rips through Bronx apartment building
Seven residents and four firefighters were hurt, officials said. One resident died, while another is in critical condition after trying to escape the fire, according to officials. Seven residents and four firefighters were injured Wednesday morning when flames spread through a…
Gothamist
Published September 23As NY phases out Regents exams, parents and educators wonder what’s next for students
The Regents exam is going the way of the dinosaur. The exams have been used to measure students’ skills for three decades. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 23'Our 911 call system is vulnerable': NYC councilmember calls for changes after outage
The NYPD's lower Manhattan security center, where cops monitor surveillance cameras, environmental sensors and license plate readers around the clock. The August outage followed years of delays to a promised upgrade of the city's 911 system. [ more › ]
City Limits
Published September 23Opinion: This Climate Week, The Future Is Still Within Our Control
It’s easy to fall into despair when looking at our climate realities. Here’s why taking climate action in New York City is still more important than ever.
Gothamist
Published September 23Early Addition: Chris Christie says of course he's thinking about a 2028 presidential run
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie listens as US President Donald J. Trump holds a news briefing at the White House, September 27, 2020 Because he told a crowd in New Hampshire he's considering a third presidential run, here are your early links: Cool photos of MTA workers…
Bronx Times
Published September 23Why is the historic Bronx park next to Yankee Stadium falling apart despite City Council members raising millions to fix it?
Macombs Dam Park, a community park that rests in the shadow of Yankee Stadium, one of the richest sports franchises in the world, is deteriorating due to a decade of city neglect, a major fire and a debate over the broken promises of public funding. Built directly on the…
Gothamist
Published September 23The nor’easter cometh: NYC’s first week of fall ends with stormy conditions this weekend
Avoid the Brooklyn Bridge tonight. It's gonna be windy. Expect high winds, high tide and a chance of rain. [ more › ]
Bronx Times
Published September 23MTA to launch campaign educating riders on OMNY use, amid continued fare cap complaints
The MTA will soon launch a public information campaign aimed at informing riders on how best to employ the relatively new OMNY tap-and-pay system, in response to some straphanger complaints specifically surrounding its fare-capping feature, a top agency official said on Tuesday.…
THE CITY
Published September 23What to Know About NYC’s 5 Ballot Proposals Ahead of Election Day
Election Day is coming up in New York City, on Nov. 3, 2026. For New Yorkers who voted on Primary Day in June, you might already know who’s on your ballot. But before you set off to collect that “I Voted” sticker — do you know what else is on your ballot? This election cycle, […]
Gothamist
Published September 23NYPD detective punished for social media posts in uniform
Detective Dmaine Freeland, a 19-year veteran who screens NYPD applicants, pleaded guilty in February to posting pictures of himself in uniform to his personal social media account three times in 2023, records show. Dmaine Freeland said the posts showed police in a positive light.…
THE CITY
Published September 23‘Institutional Failure’: The Long Downward Spiral of NYC’s Smallest High School
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. This is part one of a two-part series. Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free email newsletter to be the first to know when the next story is published. On the fourth floor of a…
Gothamist
Published September 23Netanyahu coming to NYC, where Mamdani once vowed to arrest him for war crimes
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv last week. The two are poised to become the focal point of the annual gathering of the world’s most powerful people. [ more › ]