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Published September 25City Council approves resolution declaring August as Black Pride Month in NYC
In recognition of the annual NYC Black Pride festivities held every August, city lawmakers approved a resolution on Sept. 24 designating the month of August as Black Pride Month in New York City. "The Council of the City of New York declares the month of August as Black Pride…
City Limits
Published September 25Who’s Behind the Push to Weaken NYC’s Climate Law?
A "grassroots" homeowners group leading the charge against Local Law 97 has deep ties to a powerful real estate industry association, New York Focus reports.
Gothamist
Published September 25Slower Citi Bike speed limit means higher costs for riders and more cash for Lyft
Former Mayor Eric Adams last year mandated Citi Bike lower the maximum speed for electric Citi Bikes from 18 to 15 mph. The change costs riders more money as they pay by the minute. [ more › ]
Bronx Times
Published September 25Bronx punk band Planta Industrial joins fans at Inwood bar crawl for upcoming EP ‘Cutting Corners’
There’s a chasm in the music industry somewhere between bachata, merengue, metal and punk. Bronx-born Dominican duo Planta Industrial has spent the last two years bridging it. On Sept. 19, family, friends and fans crawled across Inwood Saturday night to celebrate Planta…
Gothamist
Published September 25Stronger-than-expected nor'easter barrels toward NYC: Flooding and wild winds possible
The weather forecast now anticipates potential flooding and stronger wind gusts as officials warn of possible downed trees and power outages. [ more › ]
Bronx Times
Published September 25A burger led Alan Bolton to Pete’s Diner — 20 years later, he’s made it his own
A stop for a burger 20 years ago ended up changing Alan Bolton’s life. On Aug. 1, Bolton celebrated 20 years as the owner of Pete’s Diner, a neighborhood staple that has been serving the community for 44 years. Bolton took over Pete’s on Aug. 1, 2006, but buying a diner was not…
Gothamist
Published September 25Early Addition: The three days in April that ruined NJ's apple-picking season
Because a cold snap months ago is wreaking havoc today, here are your early links: New York City teachers scrambling for parking, the graffiti artist who does that New Yawk font for brands, churchgoers have a lot of sex and more. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 25There are 100s of places to visit during Open House New York. Here's 5 of our favorites.
See the entire lineup for the weekend when the city opens its doors. [ more › ]
Bronx Times
Published September 256 Best Sensory-Friendly Indoor Activities in NYC for Special Needs Kids
Best Sensory-Friendly Indoor Activities in NYC for Special Needs Kids At a Glance: What to look for in a sensory-friendly indoor space? Calm, warm environments and activities for all ages and abilities. Spaces focused on tactile activities, dimmed lights, and noise-reduced areas.…
NYU Athletics gears up for the fall 2026 season
This story NYU Athletics gears up for the fall 2026 season appeared first on Washington Square News .
Weight-loss drug prescriptions for children are surging, NYU Langone study finds
Children aged eight to 11 with obesity and without diabetes were prescribed weight-loss drugs this year 310 times more frequently than in 2019, NYU Langone Health researchers found. In the September study, researchers checked for glucagon-like peptide-1 inhibitor prescriptions in…
Out of Bounds: Berlin retracts Olympic and Paralympic bid, and other major sports news from Abu Dhabi and Buenos Aires
Berlin withdraws Olympic bid Berlin officially dropped its bid for the Olympic and Paralympic Games two days before the German Olympic Sports Confederation was due to select the country’s preferred location. Governing Mayor Kai Wegner announced Berlin’s withdrawal from the 2036,…