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Gothamist
Published September 1720-year-old dies after medical distress in Queens Courthouse, officials say
Queens County Criminal Courts Building, Queens, New York. Luis Alberto Lopez Castillo is at least the eighth person to die in the Department of Correction's custody so far this year. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 17Early Addition: New York is reportedly the second-safest state for teen drivers. Guess who's No. 1?
Department of Motor Vehicle examiners are sending New Yorkers back to driving school. Because WalletHub did the study, so it must be true, here are your early links: Cool Manhattan Beach mansion for sale, 1OAK revival, Olympic rowing in croc-infested waters and more. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 17NYC pension funds make $300M affordable housing investment to help solve apartment shortage
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine Comptroller Mark Levine announced the new investment Thursday, part of his plan to use pension dollars to address the city’s housing crisis. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 17Exteriors of NYC subway trains covered in grime while MTA repairs car washers
Grime keeps building up on L trains while the MTA repairs a broken subway car washer. An MTA spokesperson said the dirty cars were a byproduct of "one of the most comprehensive train wash rehabilitation program undertaken in the agency's history." [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 17Park Avenue redesign moves ahead, city plans leafy walkway and 2-way bike lane
City transportation officials said they decided to separate cyclists from pedestrians after receiving feedback from local community members. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 16Judge allows landlords to seek City Hall messages as NYC rent freeze nears Oct. 1.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference. A court fight remains unresolved just two weeks before the historic freeze takes effect for new leases. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 16Teachers unions urge NY Gov. Hochul to reconsider joining 'school choice' program
UFT President Michael Mulgrew urged Gov. Hochul to not opt into a private school voucher program. Gov. Kathy Hochul has said she plans to join a federal “school choice” program. Teachers unions hope she will reconsider. [ more › ]
Queens Ledger
Published September 16COPA Inches Closer to Law as Support Builds in City Council
BY COLE SINANIAN | cole@queensledger.com CITY HALL — Sandy Nurse has done this before. Speaking before her colleagues on the City Council’s Committee on Housing and Buildings on Wednesday, September 9, the Bushwick councilmember once again delivered the opening testimony for the…
Gothamist
Published September 16NYPD lawyer says department needs to fix civil ticket process after Gothamist report
NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Legal Matters Michael Gerber at a City Council oversight hearing Wednesday. NYPD oversight groups like the Department of Investigation have said one key reason for the high number of dismissals is that police officers still hand write 100% of their…
Queens Ledger
Published September 16Picture Perfect Start For the NY Greek Americans
APSL and CSL kick off 2026-27 seasons with a thrilling weekend of action! By Noah Zimmerman noah@queensledger.com The New York Greek Americans cruised to a 7-0 win to open play in the 2026-27 APSL Metropolitan Division season as they defend last year’s regular season title and…
THE CITY
Published September 16Top Rikers Official Suspended as Department Seeks His Firing
The city Correction Department has suspended a top official and is seeking to fire him over allegations that he made inappropriate comments to a female subordinate, The City Reporter has learned. Selwyn Fergus, 66, who was promoted to associate commissioner just last month,…
Gothamist
Published September 16NYC deploys robotoilets. The public bathrooms have a strict 10-minute time limit.
The toilets of tomorrow have begun arriving in the Big Apple. [ more › ]