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ACLU, Amnesty International criticize NYU’s ‘suppression’ of pro-Palestinian speech
NYU has disproportionately censored pro-Palestinian speech on campus, according to the American Civil Liberties Union and Amnesty International USA in a Wednesday report. Based on a two-year investigation, the organizations examined the “fierce retaliation” against…
Off Topic: Limiting reporters’ rights will destroy our democracy
The American media is in crisis. Just last week, President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that CNN, MS NOW and Politico were banned from the White House grounds, effective immediately. Trump went on to accuse the outlets of reporting “fake news” and claimed that they…
Gothamist
Published September 24Tests confirmed live Legionella at 7 South Bronx sites amid Legionnaires' outbreak
Legionella bacteria City officials say tests at another three locations, including Yankee Stadium, are still pending. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 24NYC braces for protests, street closures as Netanyahu speaks at the UN
New York police arrest activists and demonstrators protesting against US President Donald Trump's policies near the United Nations headquarters in New York, United States, ahead of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, on September 22, 2026. In preparation for the…
Queens Ledger
Published September 24Liberty Stumble Twice Against Atlanta, Will Play Top-Seeded Lynx in Postseason
New York crawls into the playoffs as the #8 seed, setting up a tough first round series By Noah Zimmerman noah@queensledger.com BARCLAYS CENTER – The New York Liberty have a monumental task ahead of them as they look to avoid a second straight first round exit. After back-to-back…
THE CITY
Published September 23Mamdani and Irish Leader Talk Housing on G Train, as Palestine-Israel Looms at UN Meeting
A day before he was scheduled to address the U.N. General Assembly, Micheál Martin, the prime minister or taoiseach of Ireland, addressed a different assembled crowd: the mostly senior-citizen bingo players at the New York Irish Center. He and Mayor Zohran Mamdani, in his first…
Gothamist
Published September 23New York Gov. Hochul says she will hit the campaign trail with Rep. AOC
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez and Gov. Hochul will be hitting the campaign trail together. “I think she brings a lot of energy to the process, engages young people in particular,” Hochul said. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 23NYC lawmakers want 'low-traffic neighborhoods' with more speed humps, street changes
The bill mandates a select number of "traffic-calming devices" in five different neighborhoods. [ more › ]
Queens Ledger
Published September 23Queens CB6 Approves Amended Yellowstone Blvd Rezone at September Meeting
BY KYLIE VOLAVONGSA | news@queensledger.com FOREST HILLS — After a two-month break, Queens Community Board 6’s monthly meetings are back in session. Of note at the September 17 meeting, was a report from the Land Use, Housing, and Landmark Committee regarding a ULURP application…
Queens Ledger
Published September 23“It’s Getting Worse and Worse”: Woodsiders Demand Long-Term Flood Fixes
BY JACK DELANEY | jdelaney@queensledger.com WOODSIDE — Not long after Hurricane Ida inundated her Woodside home in September 2021, pouring four feet of water into her basement, Linda Carlson invited Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez inside to see the extent of the damage. The…
Gothamist
Published September 23NYC's Bellevue Hospital gets $25M from City Council to expand adult psych ward
Bellevue Hospital The iconic hospital's adult psychiatric units currently operate at near occupancy. [ more › ]
Queens Ledger
Published September 23Gonzalez-Rojas, Queens Electeds Say ICE Out of Bulova Corporate Center
BY COLE SINANIAN | cole@queensledger.com EAST ELMHURST — A chorus of local elected officials led by Assemblymember Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas are calling on owners of the Bulova Corporate Center to stop harboring Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which they say has been…