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THE CITY
Published September 04New Push to Landmark Paved-Over Queens African Burial Ground
The city Landmarks Preservation Commission is evaluating a new proposal to protect the site of a 19th century burial ground for Black New Yorkers that was turned into a parking lot by an anonymous property developer. Last week the Elmhurst History and Cemeteries Preservation…
Gothamist
Published September 03NJ corruption office that went up against George Norcross and lost will be dismantled
New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport at an event last month. The attorney general's office says it's reorganizing its criminal prosecution program. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 03Women gather at Gloria Steinem’s Upper East Side home to lay flowers, pay respects
By Thursday afternoon around 10 bouquets had accumulated outside Steinem's Upper East Side home. The feminist icon, who died at 92, was a longtime resident of the neighborhood. [ more › ]
City Limits
Published September 03Q&A: Brian Romero Brings a NYCHA Perspective to Queens Assembly Seat
The 36-year-old Democratic nominee couch surfed for a year, and lived in NYCHA for over a decade. He says his housing history shaped his plans for public office, as he runs unopposed in the November general election for State Assembly District 34 in Western Queens.
Queens Ledger
Published September 03Project Petals Grows Its Reach
By Jack Delaney | jdelaney@queensledger.com For years, commuters in the southeastern Queens neighborhood of Locust Manor were forced to walk through a wooded No Man’s Land called Railroad Park, which over time had become a dumping ground, on the way to their local train station.…
Gothamist
Published September 03MTA electrical substations lack proper maintenance, watchdog says
An explosion that blew a door off its hinges in an electric room that powers several New York City subway lines The inspector general report came in response to a major electrical failure in 2024. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 03$6 billion power line from Canada to NYC flowing below capacity, experts say
Gov. Hochul hailed the completion of the power line from Canada as a "game changer." Gov. Kathy Hochul called the Champlain Hudson Power Express a “game changer” that could meet 20% of New York City’s energy needs. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 03NYPD data shows decline in summer crime, as perceptions of safety shift
A stock photo of an NYPD cruiser Shooting and murders are down, but other incidents like hate crimes and those involving alleged felony assault reoffenders persist. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 03Trump again blocks $252M of blizzard relief funds for NY, NJ
New York and New Jersey were hit by an intense nor'easter with blizzard conditions, heavy snow, and strong winds in late February 2026. Governors of both states say the president is politicizing disaster relief. [ more › ]
Long Island Press
Published September 03Elderly woman scammed out of nearly $1 Million, scammer arrested
A Queens woman has been arrested after allegedly scamming a 70-year-old woman out of nearly $1 million over the phone. Fnu Tierigeli, 32, was arrested in Hicksville at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, after Nassau County detectives said the 70-year-old woman received a call that…
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…
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…