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Published September 30Public Housing Trust Finances Its First NYCHA Renovation Project in Brooklyn
The Public Housing Preservation Trust, created in 2022, announced the closing of a $607 million deal to renovate over 1,000 apartments at Brooklyn’s Nostrand Houses. It’s the first project financed through the Trust.
Gothamist
Published September 30NYC delivery workers fear e-bike bills would bring more police stops, racial profiling
Dozens of delivery workers protested outside City Hall on Wednesday as the Council held a hearing on a package of bills that would further regulate e-bikes in the five boroughs. The City Council held a marathon hearing on Wednesday over a slate of proposals to rein in New York's…
AllOTSEGO.com (The Freeman's Journal)
Published September 30In Memoriam: Dorothy E. Amaro
Dorothy Elizabeth O’Connor Amaro peacefully entered into eternal rest Sunday morning, September 20, 2026, at her granddaughter Kristen’s home in Cooperstown. She was 98. Born September 17, 1928, in Brooklyn, Dorothy was the daughter of Edward V. and Isabelle (Wynne) O’Connor.
Brooklyn Paper
Published September 30Baby boom: Reynoso renews $50K fund for community baby showers
Brooklyn nonprofits that help new and expecting parents can once again apply for funding to throw community baby showers, as Borough President Antonio Reynoso renews his Community Baby Shower Fund for a third year. The $50,000 fund will provide eligible Brooklyn nonprofits with…
Brooklyn Paper
Published September 30NYCHA’s new repair model gets its first $607M test in Brooklyn
The city closed the first financing deal through its Public Housing Preservation Trust this week, unlocking $607 million for a top-to-bottom overhaul of NYCHA's Nostrand Houses in Brooklyn. The deal will fund renovations to 1,148 apartments across 16 buildings in Sheepshead Bay,…
Gothamist
Published September 30Fare hike for NYC Ferry going into effect next month
The spectacular views aboard an NYC ferry will soon cost more. Starting Oct. 19, the price of a ticket will increase from $4.50 to $5 for a single ride. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 30Mayor Zohran Mamdani finally gets his federal security clearance
Mayor Mamdani and President Trump address reporters after their meeting at Gracie Mansion on Sept. 21, 2026. The mayor’s clearance comes about a week after his meeting with President Trump. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 30Lawyer suing to block NYC rent freeze tried swaying previous board vote, ex-chair says
Randy Mastro Randy Mastro is representing landlords suing to overturn a rent freeze on regulated apartments. A former chair of the Rent Guidelines Board says Mastro tried to influence the vote when he was deputy mayor. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 30NYC subway boss says man dragged to death by train was 'unsteady' and used a cane
MTA officials are investigating exactly how the 57-year-old man was dragged by the train. [ more › ]
Queens Ledger
Published September 30Inside the Wine Room of Forest Hills: One Bottle, One Thousand Stories
Toni Sinclair’s journey brought her from Toronto to Forest Hills, where she’s been dispensing both wine and knowledge for the past 12 years BY KYLIE VOLAVONGSA | news@queensledger.com FOREST HILLS — If you’re looking for a bottle at the Wine Room of Forest Hills with no criteria…
Gothamist
Published September 30MTA says Trump's tariffs added $1B to cost of NYC's new train cars, buses
The cost to buy new subway cars has skyrocketed since President Donald Trump returned to office, according to the MTA. New York's train cars and buses are manufactured in the United States, but they rely on loads of components manufactured all over the world. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 30New York City says the World Cup delivered a $2B boost to its economy
Argentina fans watch the World Cup Final on Governors Island. The city tracked spending by out-of-town visitors during the tournament. [ more › ]