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Published September 03St. Angela Merici Church begins $2M restoration effort to preserve 125 years of history
An upcoming restoration project expected to cost more than $2 million will begin next month to renovate a Bronx church and school with more than a century of history. The four-phase remodeling plan is set to commence in September to improve structural necessities as well as add…
THE CITY
Published September 03NYC Street Vendors Won More Licenses. Murky Rules Could Make Them Wait Years for One.
After years of advocacy from street vendors, New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection has begun accepting new applications for merchandise vending licenses for the first time in decades. But many vendors vying for one of the 10,500 new licenses say they worry…
Bronx Times
Published September 039/11 25 Years Later: Honor the memory of Sept. 11, 2001 victims at these events across New York City
We will never forget those who were lost in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, and New York City continues to recognize them every year. As the nation marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we've rounded up some local memorial events that honor the victims and reflect on that…
Gothamist
Published September 03NY sues to block new Trump funding restriction on trans care for minors
Attorney General Letitia James addresses the crowd at Union Square for the Together We Win rally in support of transgender youth held in New York City, New York, on January 10, 2026. Attorney General Letitia James asked a judge to block a rule barring use of federal funds for…
Gothamist
Published September 03Here’s what NYC's median rent of $4,200 gets you in each borough
A shoebox in Chelsea, a luxe apartment in Riverdale and five (!) bedrooms on Staten Island. [ more › ]
Bronx Times
Published September 03CAMBA settlement brings new eviction protections to Bronx tenants
Hundreds of Bronx supportive housing residents could benefit from new eviction-prevention measures required under a recent CAMBA settlement. Last month, the Legal Aid Society announced a settlement agreement which requires supporting house provider CAMBA, an acronym for the…
THE CITY
Published September 03What To Know About NYC Schools’ AI Ban for Younger Students
After months of waiting, Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday released the outlines of New York City’s approach to dealing with artificial intelligence and screen time in schools next year. But just eight days before the start of the school year, there are still many details to be…
Gothamist
Published September 03Early Addition: Bodysurfing with the jellyfish in the Rockaways
Because they're about to hold a bodysurfing competition during stinging season, here are your early links: Rich people getting richer, Labor Day travel plans, personal pizzas and more. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 03Gloria Steinem, feminist icon and longtime Upper East Side resident, has died at 92
Gloria Steinem, feminist activist has died at 92 in New York City. In later years, the activist was known to host talking circles from her brownstone. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 03A lifeline for NYC domestic violence survivors gains more funding from Uber
New York City was selected as one of the initial places to pilot the HOPE Rides initiative, which is entering its second year. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 03America's last foie gras farmers say they've evolved, want NYC ban overturned
Thousands of ducks crowd in a Hudson Valley barn before they begin a three-week stretch of force-feeding. The future of America's last two foie gras farms, which are both in New York, hinges on a ruling by the state's highest court. [ more › ]
THE CITY
Published September 02Bottom 90% of New Yorkers’ Incomes Stagnate As Very Richest See Huge Gains Since COVID
New York City’s richest earners have gotten richer since before the pandemic, while lower-income earners have struggled to keep up with high inflation, according to a new report on income inequality from the city comptroller. Wednesday’s report analyzed tax returns from 2019 to…