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Published September 21The Students Mining NYC Public Schools’ Lost-and-Found Collections for New Yorkers in Need
"Nobody would ever look through it," 16-year-old Skylar Aaron said of the "giant mountain" of unclaimed belongings at Stuyvesant High School's lost and found. So far, she and classmate Shayna Wilson, 17, have salvaged more than 2,000 pounds of clothing donations for the homeless.
Gothamist
Published September 21Put away those scarves. New York City is in for a mild fall and winter.
The National Weather Service is predicting mild temperatures for the metro area with more precipitation. [ more › ]
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Published September 21Early Addition: Former Council Speaker Christine Quinn is pro-Waymo
Driverless ride-share firm Waymo is eyeing an expansion in New York City Because she's arguing that driverless cabs are a safety benefit for women, here are your early links: Medieval Times meets UFC in Long Island City, cats and dogs getting cancer in NJ, Boomers making AI…
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Published September 21Mamdani says NYC will investigate every tenant heat complaint starting this October
It's a change from city policy that allowed the city to close out thousands of complaints without looking into them further, if multiple came from one building. [ more › ]
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Published September 21New York bodegas join grocery giants' push to sell wine, liquor
New York bodegas and grocery stores are seeking a change to state law that would allow them to sell wine and liquor. A coalition of the state's largest grocers and retailers is urging Gov. Kathy Hochul and Albany lawmakers to change state law. [ more › ]
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Published September 21Heated legal dispute over 'hot garbage' smell in a $5,850 Midtown luxury apartment
David Gobaud says foul-smelling fumes are entering his apartment from a garbage chute and trash compactor room behind his kitchen wall. The landlord disputes his claim. The tenant says a foul odor is wafting into his pricey apartment. His landlord says the claims are…
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Published September 20No more warnings: Speed cameras at MTA bridges, tunnels sending out tickets Tuesday
The MTA says the it's issued thousands of warnings. Now come the fines. [ more › ]
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Published September 20Mayor Mamdani to host President Trump at Gracie Mansion Monday
The visit marks the third meeting between the two leaders since Mamdani was elected mayor. [ more › ]
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Published September 20Firefighters sustained minor injuries battling Williamsburg restaurant blaze
More than two hundred firefighters and EMS personnel responded to the four-alarm fire. [ more › ]
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Published September 20An ICE critic's email prompted a visit to the man's NY home. A judge says his rights were likely violated.
Plaintiff David Streever of Rochester. A federal judge ruled the government's threats against a critic likely violated First Amendment protections. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 20Sorry, NYC drivers. Traffic is about to get even worse than usual.
The city's designated 20 "gridlock days" through the end of 2026. The worst of them are upon us. [ more › ]
THE CITY
Published September 19LISTEN: ‘Two Great Mayors in 400 Years’
You got two great mayors of New York over 400 years: Fiorello La Guardia — let’s call him a mayor who had to do with the alternatives to capitalism. And Mike Bloomberg, not necessarily so described. But the two of them were transformational in very, very difficult times. Director…