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Extra Extra: 'BE COOL,' the president said
Because Donald Trump wants everyone to chill, here are your afternoon links: John Wilson's Ridgewood movie theater, Keith Lee's Industry City food festival, mouse brain and more. [ more › ]
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Brooklyn driver indicted, accused of deadly hit-and-run school bus crash
The corner of Van Sinderen and Blake avenues in East New York, where authorities say Tyree Epps crashed into a school bus.Authorities say the crash left his 26-year-old passenger dead and injured the...
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NJ Transit officials eye new housing as solution to homelessness at Newark...
NJ Tranist officials said new housing will help address the growing number of homeless people at Newark Penn Station.Officials in New Jersey said they're "taking the lead" on addressing homelessness in...
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Federal judge in Manhattan blocks Trump admin from removing migrants without...
The federal courthouse in ManhattanThe judge cited a recent ruling by the Supreme Court. [ more › ]
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'It's been crazy': NYC bar owners brace for chaos amid Trump tariffs
Trump's tariffs kicked into effect this month.Bar owners across the city said they felt anxiety and confusion as new tariffs were announced and later delayed. [ more › ]
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When you gotta go: NYC Council wants to make it easier to find a public bathroom
A man exits a public toilet located in Herald Square August 13, 2003 in New York City.A new bill would double the number of toilets across the city. [ more › ]
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Locked out of NYC, Airbnb is now single largest spender in local elections
The short-term rental giant is spending $5 million to influence local elections. Will they also try to influence the race for mayor? [ more › ]
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Bird collector to pay $900K in fines for major smuggling operation, Brooklyn...
Some of John Waldrop's illegal bird collectionHe will pay the fines and serve probation time for illegally importing bird and egg carcasses to pad his vast collection, Brooklyn federal prosecutors say....
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NYC lawmakers to approve new guidelines for NYPD’s use of surveillance...
An NYPD drone monitors a protest in New York City on Dec. 18, 2023.Three measures the City Council is set to pass would regulate how police use the tech and who can access the data. [ more › ]
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82% of NYC schools with asbestos didn't get required inspections, comptroller...
Asbestos from a roof. The city’s Department of Education failed to inspect more than 80% of schools containing asbestos, according to the city comptroller.The presence of asbestos alone isn't...
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NY officials agree to delay $9B home care overhaul amid consumer complaints
The agreement is between the state and attorneys representing health care consumers with chronic illnesses and disabilities. [ more › ]
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Early Addition: Sorry to the dudes who didn't buy the dip because they're...
Because at least they got to touch grass for a day, here are your early links: Dimes Square outdoor drinking angst, two unions endorsed Cuomo, Ms. Rachel controversy and more. [ more › ]
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Tariff turmoil could complicate New York’s already-late state budget
As Gov. Hochul proposes affordability, unpredictability in the U.S. economy make the state's projected revenues more complicated.While New York state lawmakers stall on a state budget, stock market...
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Even NYC influencers are sick of New York mega-influencers
A debate has been raging on TikTok since March about lifestyle influencers.As money worries mount, some New Yorkers say that flaunting wealth on social media is over. [ more › ]
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Man robs multiple women at gunpoint in Bronx, NYPD says
An NYPD cruiser drives through the Bronx on June 22, 2019.Officials accuse him of steling purses, jewelry and cash in at least six incidents. [ more › ]
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Extra Extra: The random things people leave in NYC Ubers
Because don't forget your live lobsters, here are your afternoon links: LeBron Ken doll, mini Trader Joe's tote bags, TK and more from around the city and internet. [ more › ]
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A group of NYC councilmembers push to end composting mandate days after it began
A group of lawmakers want to end the city's composting mandate.The seven-member "Common Sense Caucus" introduced legislation on Thursday that would nix the new fines issued to property owners who fail...
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NYPD says man had sex with 'unresponsive,' likely dead subway passenger
Police are looking for a man they say sexually assaulted an unconscious and unresponsive individual on the subway near the Whitehall Street station.The man also robbed the passenger, who was found dead...
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New NYPD unit will target issues like illegal parking, noise and homeless...
A NYPD tow truck moves a vehicle parked along 42nd street.The unit will use a new system called Q-stat – modeled after the crime tracker system CompStat – that will analyze 311 complaints. [ more › ]
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NYC-bound plane clips wings at DC airport with lawmakers on board
Aircraft parked near the terminal at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.Reps. Grace Meng, Ritchie Torres and Josh Gottheimer were among those on board and say everyone is safe. [ more › ]
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