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NYC’s record-high summer temps will continue to wreak havoc for commuters,...
City Transportation Department workers service the Third Avenue Bridge after it was stuck in the open position on Monday afternoon.Back-to-back heat waves and sweltering temperatures have contributed...
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Meet the New Yorkers who will wait in line for you – for a price
Adonis Porch and Brian Paterson hold a spot in line outside a Chelsea storefront.They can earn hundreds of dollars to save others a spot in line at sample sales, trendy restaurants and more. [ more › ]
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Early Addition: A Nathan's Hot Dog Contest cheating scandal
Because this contest just gets spicier, here are your early links: Hobby Lobby coming to Tribeca, a new rule for New York hotels, feral cats are taking over NYC, and more from around the city and...
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Judge orders hearing on whether NYC jail officials should be held in contempt
The Rikers Island jail sign is seen on October 24, 2022 in New York City.The announcement could delay the appointment of a federal receiver. [ more › ]
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Percocet, weed, razor blades found in NYC juvenile jail ceiling vent, records...
The Crossroads Juvenile Detention Center in Brownsville, BrooklynStaff at the Brooklyn jail found contraband items stuffed into shopping bags. [ more › ]
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Extra Extra: Skorts are cool again
Because skorts are the fashion item of the summer, here are your afternoon links: Central Park secrets, takeout sushi gets an upgrade, the Union Square Night Market debuts tomorrow and more from around...
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Judge orders one of NJ's richest towns to put affordable housing downtown
An artist's renderings of proposed affordable housing units for Millburn Township's Main Street.Millburn officials have resisted building the 100% affordable complex for years. [ more › ]
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Hot firefly summer: Why NYC may see more lightning bugs this year
New York may be seeing more fireflies this year.Firefly populations are facing depletion, but last year's precipitation may yield bigger numbers this summer. [ more › ]
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Gov. Kathy Hochul stands with Joe Biden. Her lieutenant governor does not.
Governor Kathy Hochul and her second-in-command, Antonio Delgado.Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado said the president should suspend his campaign — a dramatic departure from Hochul's stance. [ more › ]
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Taffy Brodesser-Akner on her new novel, money and life after trauma
Taffy Brodesser-Akner onstage during the Writers Guild Awards' "And The Nominees Are..." panel discussion in February, 2023.“I had this rage at all of the wealthy people I knew growing up.” [ more › ]
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Beth Israel hospital in Manhattan won't close Friday — but aims to quickly
Emergency Medical Technicians move a gurney out of the emergency entrance at Beth Israel hospital in 2020.Beth Israel told staff its doors will stay open for now. [ more › ]
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After 5 years of repairs, NYC mulls demolition of historic West Village rec...
A photo of the empty pool at the Tony Dapolito Recreation Center, which has fallen into disrepair.Tony Dapolito Recreation Center first opened in 1908, but its run as a downtown community space may be...
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NYC lawmakers mulling legislation to undo Mayor Adams' controversial form,...
New York City Council Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala speaks at a back-to-school event in the city on July 26, 2022.It’s the latest in the back-and-forth between Adams and city councilmembers who have...
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Average stays in NYC homeless shelters are the shortest in a decade due to...
Shelter stays for families with kids dropped by a quarter in the last year, by a third for adult families and by 9% for single adults.City data shows the average shelter stays for adult families and...
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NYC's massive Link5G towers aren't actually providing 5G (yet)
A Link5G tower rises beside an apartment building in the Morris Heights Section of the Bronx.Almost all of the towers stand empty, CityBridge officials say, leaving residents without the promised...
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A new Midtown coalition will take aim at quality of life issues. Here's how...
The scene in Times Square on Independence Day, July 4.The coalition brings together 20 government agencies, service providers, and other government and community entities. [ more › ]
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NYC nightlife legend DJ Rekha brings 'Basement Bhangra' back to summer festivals
M.I.A. (left) and DJ Rekha at SummerStage Central Park in 2005“Every time I try to get out, they pull me back in,” said DJ Rekha, of reviving the popular dance party. [ more › ]
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Early Addition: Licensed NY weed shops want to be able to offer discounts
Because it's a competitive cannabis market out there, here are your early links: NYC has great dog parks, Costco membership price is going up, advice from Australia, and more from around the city and...
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NYPD officer convicted of repeatedly punching man in face in Greenwich Village
An NYPD barrier.The now retired officer could spend a year in prison. [ more › ]
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Can these retired NY Democrats show Biden how to say goodbye?
Joe Biden faces mounting calls to drop out of the presidential race over concerns about his age.Lessons for Joe Biden from former Gov. David Paterson, retired Assemblymember Richard Gottfried, and...
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