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Gothamist
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 › ]
Gothamist
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…
Gothamist
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 › ]
Gothamist
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 › ]
Gothamist
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 › ]
Long Island Press
Published September 20Victoria’s Secrets | A week of togetherness
It was a week of togetherness, with my marvelous Dan's Power Women of the East End, followed by the wonderful “I Love Jewish Girls” fashion show celebrating Israeli designers, and then the love-filled Jewish New Year holiday gatherings. As always, my Events Team did a remarkable…
Gothamist
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…
Long Island Press
Published September 19Top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week: Six charged in alleged drug trafficking ring, man pleads guilty to DWI, and more
Here are the top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week. Queens man indicted, five others charged in large-scale narcotics bust in Nassau Six people were indicted for their suspected roles in a large-scale narcotics trafficking conspiracy that brought deadly drugs including…
Gothamist
Published September 1915-year-old girl dies after truck hits 2 teens in East Village
East 14th Street and 1st Avenue A 16-year-old was hospitalized and in stable condition, police said. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 19NYC Climate Week, the largest event of its kind globally, kicks off Sunday
An aerial view of Central Park from 2025. The 18th annual NYC Climate Week centers around concerns about AI, data centers, climate adaptation, energy and the grid. [ more › ]