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MTA reports slight decrease in fare evasion on buses after launching crackdown
The MTA says bus riders who skip the fare risk a ticket from members of the agency's EAGLE team.The MTA says its latest enforcement blitz against bus fare evaders is showing early, though modest, signs...
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More 911 mental health calls are going to an NYPD alternative, but police...
A new program doubled the number of cases where social workers and emergency medical technicians were dispatched instead of police last fiscal year. [ more › ]
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NYC health commissioner will step down by early next year
Officials say city Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan is stepping down.The announcement comes as Mayor Eric Adams’ administration faces multiple federal investigations. [ more › ]
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2 men plead guilty in drug overdose death of NY trans and sex worker rights...
People attend the funeral of transgender community activist Cecilia Gentili at St. Patrick's Cathedral on Feb. 15, 2024 in New York City.The court plea comes months after Cecilia Gentili, who helped...
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NYC Board of Elections steps up training. Will that fix its record of...
Outside a polling site in New York City on November 8, 2022.Fifteen agency officials are graduating from a national election training program. [ more › ]
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How to foster one of NYC's hundreds of cats and dogs up for adoption
Oyster is currently available for adoption — and his foster's taking care to train him.And if cats and dogs aren't your style, how about a rabbit or guinea pig? [ more › ]
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16 NYC schools win National Blue Ribbon for academic excellence
Fordham High School for the Arts in the Bronx is one of 21 New York schools to receive National Blue Ribbon School status from the United States Department of Education.The U.S. Department of Education...
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NJ Transit app, online ticketing back up after Tuesday morning outages
People disembark from an NJ Transit commuter train in Hoboken in 2022.The systems failed during the morning rush. [ more › ]
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Bronx fruit vendor died after duo beat him with baseball bat, NYPD says
Two men who police say beat a Bronx fruit vendor with a baseball bat are now facing murder charges.Two men are now facing murder charges in the death of 56-year-old Leslie Sanchez. [ more › ]
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New Yorkers like Kathy Hochul’s policies — but not the governor herself
Governor Kathy Hochul speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 19, 2024.Recent polling suggests Gov. Hochul is failing to connect with voters, even when they support the...
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Early Addition: It basically hasn't rained in NYC for a month
Because it's been dry as hell, here are your early links: CCRB is short-staffed and barely functioning, South Korean Olympic shooter cast in a movie, Jacob Elordi also cast in a movie and more. [ more › ]
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NJ Rep. Tom Kean is running for re-election — and from questions
New Jersey Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. won election in 2022 while dodging reporters. He's trying the same tactic again.All queries to his campaign go unanswered, including one for this story. [ more › ]
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Coney Island, Brighton Beach saw jobs double in a decade, report finds
Coney Island and Brighton Beach are driving job growth in New York City, a new state comptroller report finds.But the area continues to struggle with housing costs and poverty rates. [ more › ]
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Extra Extra: A subway series is still in play
Because the Mets have a decent shot at a playoff spot, here are your afternoon links: Trump (illegally?) gave out cash in a grocery store, Cybertrucks are hard to clean, Strega Nona is a fall girlie...
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A complete guide to NYC’s K-pop scene: bands, cupsleeves and more
Enhypen performed on the Baby Shark float during the 2023 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.Whether you're brand new or a second-gen stan, this guide's got something for you. [ more › ]
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NJ State Police agrees to reform after review finds 'systemic' problems
An investigation found "deeply troubling conduct" at the NJ State Police, Attorney General Matthew Platkin said.Separate inquiries found a dysfunctional internal affairs unit and discriminatory...
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NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks to resign as investigations rock Adams...
Schools Chancellor David Banks is out, weeks after federal agents seized his phones.Both Banks and the NYPD commissioner will have resigned after federal agents seized their phones. [ more › ]
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Mother of boy who drowned at Rockaways begs NYC lawmakers for more swimming...
Aminatu Noah, whose son died at Riis Beach in June, is calling for the city to improve access to swim educaiton.Another deadly summer at the city's beaches has led lawmakers to push for more access to...
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2 indicted for Bronx murder, body dismemberment, DA says
Officials say the defendants cut off the victim's hands, legs below the knees and removed his jaw.The Bronx district attorney's office alleges the pair killed a man, mutilated his body and transported...
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A new portrait of NYC street vendors emerges amid enforcement spike
The scene in Corona Plaza, Queens, over the summer where a crackdown on unlicensed vendors quieted a once-thriving street market.A new study helps close the knowledge gap around the estimated 23,000...
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