OPINION: Want to Reclaim New York City’s Curbs? Evict The Placard Class
Thousands of people who work for governmental agencies park on New York City streets for free. The city needs to reform the rampant overuse of parking placards, which give their owners the power to park their personal vehicles in metered spots and “no parking” zones — leading to widespread crowding — without paying a s
Check out the sunken ships, boats and other junk just pulled from NYC waterways
New York City found a new way to clean up its waterways: through heavy machinery. From pulling out giant abandoned boats found sunk in Flushing Bay, to everyday garbage polluting the waters, it’s not just an eyesore. “These vessels are not just unfortunate to look at,” Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio...
Two Men Killed and Three Others Hurt in Manhattan Crash That Police Say Involved...
NEW YORK, NY — Two men were killed and three other people were badly hurt after a crash in upper Manhattan that police say involved a suspected drunk driver, according to reports. The wreck happened Friday evening near West 109th Street and Amsterdam Avenue. Investigators said the driver hit...
Court battle looms over Mamdani-backed rent freeze plan in New York City
New York City landlords have taken the Mamdani-backed rent freeze to court, challenging one-year and two-year rent-stabilized renewal rules before October start dates for covered homes under Order 58. The dispute focuses on regulated housing, not every apartment, and tests how far the city can press tenant relief while
Eric Adams mandated NYC preschools adopt a single curriculum. Under Mamdani, they’re getting more...
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. New York City Education Department officials in recent months quietly relaxed a controversial curriculum mandate for early childhood education programs, Chalkbeat has learned. The 2023 mandat
Dyer crooner to perform at Frank Sinatra celebration
Dyer crooner to perform at Frank Sinatra celebration
Jersey City BA details cuts and layoffs in $17M Dept. of Administration budget
Jersey City Business Administrator Ruby Choi laid out the program cuts and layoffs for the Department of Administration’s over $17 million budget on Monday. The city council began the Department of Administration budget hearing with a presentation by Choi, who started her latest gig in May and the last three months hav
MTA pressed by riders concerned about OMNY
The ride starts with a tap. But the OMNY fare payment system has been a source of some frustration for some riders.
Subway fares, tolls could go up again in 2027 under MTA’s preliminary plan
Just months after the last MTA fare hike took effect, the agency is already looking ahead to the next one.
Alternate side parking tickets could become stickers under proposed bill
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — A proposed bill will make sure you move that vehicle for street cleaning or risk getting a ticket that’s more difficult to remove. A New York City Council proposal heading to Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s desk would alter a 2012 city code and allow the Department of Sanitation and the Department of Tra
