New York City

[ follow ]
#traffic-enforcement
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
6 days ago

NYC will no longer criminally enforce minor traffic offenses for cyclists, e-bike riders

New York City will cease criminal enforcement of minor traffic violations for cyclists and e-bike riders, shifting to civil summons instead, effective March 27.
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
6 days ago

NYC will no longer criminally enforce minor traffic offenses for cyclists, e-bike riders

New York City will cease criminal enforcement of minor traffic violations for cyclists and e-bike riders, shifting to civil summons instead, effective March 27.
#pedestrian-safety
New York City
fromStreetsblog
1 day ago

Monday's Headlines: We Fixed Congress Edition - Streetsblog New York City

DOT removed pedestrian prohibition signs on Congress Street after local outcry, indicating a commitment to pedestrian safety.
fromStreetsblog
6 days ago
New York City

Mayor Mamdani's Daylighting Budget Covers Tiny Fraction of the City - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani's proposed funding for hardened daylighting covers only 500 locations annually, representing 0.16 percent of eligible intersections despite pedestrian safety risks.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
1 day ago

Monday's Headlines: We Fixed Congress Edition - Streetsblog New York City

DOT removed pedestrian prohibition signs on Congress Street after local outcry, indicating a commitment to pedestrian safety.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
6 days ago

Mayor Mamdani's Daylighting Budget Covers Tiny Fraction of the City - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani's proposed funding for hardened daylighting covers only 500 locations annually, representing 0.16 percent of eligible intersections despite pedestrian safety risks.
New York City
fromCurbed
18 hours ago

'I'm Obviously Going to Be Painted As the Heel'

Rents for nearly a million New York apartments need to increase to maintain habitable conditions, according to Kenny Burgos.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
10 hours ago

NJ man indicted in Manhattan for scamming food truck vendors out of $50,000

A New Jersey man was indicted for scamming food truck vendors by falsely claiming he could provide NYC-issued licenses.
New York City
fromChalkbeat
19 hours ago

Will NYC schools face cuts? Lawmakers warn the answer could influence their votes on city budget

School budgets for NYC public schools face uncertainty amid declining enrollment and a multi-billion dollar budget gap.
New York City
fromBlack Enterprise
11 hours ago

Inside Zohran Mamdani's $80 Million Capital Infusion For NYC's Small Business Class

NYC allocates $80 million to support small businesses with lower borrowing thresholds, reduced interest rates, and flexible repayment structures.
#nypd
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
11 hours ago

Manhattan shoplifting suspect dies after medical emergency in police custody while being booked: sources | amNewYork

Vincent Thoms, 51, died after a medical emergency while being processed at Central Booking in Manhattan for alleged shoplifting.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
4 days ago

Fact Check: No, Mamdani Is Not Letting Bike Scofflaws 'Off the Hook' - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD will still hold cyclists accountable for traffic violations despite ending criminal summonses for moving violations.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
11 hours ago

Manhattan shoplifting suspect dies after medical emergency in police custody while being booked: sources | amNewYork

Vincent Thoms, 51, died after a medical emergency while being processed at Central Booking in Manhattan for alleged shoplifting.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
4 days ago

Fact Check: No, Mamdani Is Not Letting Bike Scofflaws 'Off the Hook' - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD will still hold cyclists accountable for traffic violations despite ending criminal summonses for moving violations.
New York City
fromDocumented
18 hours ago

Where to Get Free Security Guard Training in NYC - Documented

New laws in 2027 will increase compensation for security guards, requiring equal pay and benefits as public building contracts.
fromwww.amny.com
10 hours ago

MTA committee advances next Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 contract, amid lawsuit to release federal funds | amNewYork

The $1.1 billion accord is for excavating a new 106th Street station box and structures connecting it to existing tunnels to the north and south.
New York City
New York City
fromBenzinga
1 day ago

Air Canada Plane Hits Ground Vehicle At LaGuardia, Airport Shuts Down: Report

A collision between an aircraft and a Port Authority vehicle in New York has resulted in four injuries, including the pilot and copilot.
New York City
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Grand Central Mezzanine Creep Wanted After Subway Groping, Cops Say

A woman was groped at Grand Central subway station, prompting a police wanted alert for the unidentified suspect.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Man arrested after carjacking yellow cab in Hudson Yards

A man was arrested for stealing a taxi at gunpoint in Manhattan and charged with multiple offenses.
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Deadly Cold Snap Leaves Brooklyn Family Grieving Son Found On Manhattan Bridge

Pender's mother, Barbara, shared that 'mostly everybody liked Jonathan,' highlighting his ability to bring laughter to others even in difficult times.
New York City
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

CONSUMER ALERT: New York stores must now accept cash payments, with a few exceptions

New York law mandates cash acceptance in stores, prohibiting refusal of cash payments for goods and services.
New York City
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

Armed maniac hijacks NYC taxi for joyride - sparking wild police chase ending in crash

A man carjacked a taxi in Manhattan, leading police on a chase before crashing into an unmarked cop car.
New York City
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Mamdani is letting reckless e-bike riders off the hook - but astonishing data shows the fatal cost of bike lane chaos

E-bike-related fatalities and injuries in NYC have surged, raising concerns over safety as enforcement policies are relaxed.
New York City
fromhttps://amplify.upworthy.com
2 days ago

NYC driver believed he was on top of toll payments for more than10 years - then an MTA email upended his life

Automated toll systems can fail, leading to unexpected charges and severe consequences for drivers relying on them.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
2 days ago

Drunk Driver Arrested In High-Speed Harlem Crash That Killed Cyclist, Injured Four Others - Streetsblog New York City

A drunk driver killed a cyclist and injured four others in Harlem, leading to charges of manslaughter and drunk driving.
New York City
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Hundreds of delivery drivers hanging outside East Village mosque overwhelming locals, forcing businesses to close

Muslim delivery drivers congregating near a mosque have caused significant disruption, leading to business closures and complaints from local residents.
#crime
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Queens stabbing: Man turns himself into cops for attacking woman at bus stop | amNewYork

An 18-year-old man turned himself in to police after being identified through surveillance footage for stabbing a 29-year-old mother at a Queens bus stop.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Queens stabbing: Cops release video of suspect who attacked woman at bus stop in random act of violence | amNewYork

NYPD seeks suspect who stabbed a 29-year-old woman unprovoked at a Queens bus stop on March 16, 2026, leaving her in stable condition at Elmhurst Hospital.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Queens stabbing: Man turns himself into cops for attacking woman at bus stop | amNewYork

An 18-year-old man turned himself in to police after being identified through surveillance footage for stabbing a 29-year-old mother at a Queens bus stop.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Queens stabbing: Cops release video of suspect who attacked woman at bus stop in random act of violence | amNewYork

NYPD seeks suspect who stabbed a 29-year-old woman unprovoked at a Queens bus stop on March 16, 2026, leaving her in stable condition at Elmhurst Hospital.
fromGothamist
2 days ago

NYPD says Bronx man arrested in fatal Harlem hit and run

Kevin Crosby, 49, of the Bronx, was arrested Friday after a high-speed crash on West 125th Street killed 28-year-old cyclist Darly Zacarias and injured four others.
New York City
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

NYC will add more pedestrian and bike space, extend bus lane on Ninth Avenue ahead of World Cup | amNewYork

Ninth Avenue in Manhattan will be redesigned to enhance pedestrian and cyclist space ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
4 days ago

NYC creates Office of Community Safety to expand crisis response

New York City created an Office of Community Safety with a deputy mayor to coordinate multi-faceted responses including gun violence prevention and mental health services beyond police intervention.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

NYC BUDGET: Another rating company issues negative financial outlook as City Hall grapples with big deficit | amNewYork

New York City's financial outlook was revised to negative by KBRA, following similar actions by Moody's and S&P, due to budget concerns.
#homelessness
New York City
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

The Mayor Promises a New Approach to Encampment 'Sweeps.' Homeless Advocates Don't Buy It.

Mamdani administration aims to improve homeless outreach and shelter engagement, shifting from previous policies that failed to connect individuals to stable housing.
New York City
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

The Right to a Bed in Zohran Mamdani's New York

The Bellevue shelter's closure signifies a shift towards more humane and livable conditions for the homeless in New York City.
New York City
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

The Mayor Promises a New Approach to Encampment 'Sweeps.' Homeless Advocates Don't Buy It.

Mamdani administration aims to improve homeless outreach and shelter engagement, shifting from previous policies that failed to connect individuals to stable housing.
New York City
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

The Right to a Bed in Zohran Mamdani's New York

The Bellevue shelter's closure signifies a shift towards more humane and livable conditions for the homeless in New York City.
fromGothamist
3 days ago

MTA to move forward with Second Ave subway work, despite Trump's push to kill the project

If funding does not resume soon, the MTA will be forced to further divert critical funding from other important transportation projects to cover the shortfall and ensure that the project remains on schedule. This is unsustainable and the steady progress on Phase 2 will eventually have to come to a screeching halt.
New York City
New York City
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Exclusive | Why fitness influencer won't face homicide charge after hubby found covered in blood, fatally stabbed on toilet in NYC home

Donald Zibenhood will not face homicide charges despite his husband's fatal injuries due to reasonable doubt about the cause of death.
New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Criminal' or kids throwing snowballs'? How a viral snow fight provoked Mamdani's schism with NYPD

A snowball fight in Washington Square Park organized by Instagram's Sidetalk escalated when participants threw ice blocks and pelted police officers, resulting in injuries and widespread political condemnation.
#cycling-policy
New York City
fromGothamist
5 days ago

NYC ends criminal summonses for cyclists, e-bike riders in policy shift

New York City will treat cyclist traffic violations as civil summonses instead of criminal charges, eliminating court appearance requirements for minor offenses starting March 27.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
5 days ago

Mamdani Ends NYPD's Criminal Crackdown on Cyclists, E-Bike Riders

New York City ends criminal summonses for cyclists' minor traffic violations, treating them equally to drivers under Mayor Mamdani's new policy.
New York City
fromNewsday
5 days ago

NYPD says officer who guards mayor's home is suspended after shooting a man while off duty

A New York City police officer assigned to mayoral security was suspended after shooting a man in the head during an off-duty incident in the Bronx involving a stolen car dispute.
New York City
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

Opinion: Mayor Mamdani, Make it Easier for New Yorkers to Use Public Spaces

New York City should streamline bureaucratic processes for public space events and programming to better activate shared spaces and support the 2026 World Cup.
fromDezeen
4 days ago

Mamdani launches ADU plan library designed by WXY Architecture

One of the solutions to the housing crisis can be found in our backyards, our attics, or our basements - in an Ancillary Dwelling Unit. By making it easier for New Yorkers to turn their homes into an extra place for a loved one or a little more income, we're allowing our city to grow while keeping the character of the neighborhoods we love.
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
4 days ago

MTA to replace aging trains in NYC subway system

The MTA is replacing aging trains that have been running since the 1980s. More than 2,300 subway cars will be purchased, replacing nearly a third of the current subway fleet.
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
4 days ago

Citizen video shows FDNY responding to fire on York Street

The FDNY says that the fire was reported on the 12th floor of an apartment building on 190 York St. just after 1:30 a.m. Over 100 fire and EMS personnel responded.
New York City
fromQNS
4 days ago

Bronx man convicted of murder for 2021 New Year's Day triple shooting at notorious Umbrella Hotel in Kew Gardens: DA - QNS

on Jan. 1, 2021, at approximately 1:09 a.m., Swygert and others entered the Umbrella Hotel on 82nd Avenue and Queens Boulevard in Kew Gardens where they waited for the elevator. A few minutes later, the three victims exited the elevator and Swygert and his group followed them to the main hotel lobby. Both groups left the hotel and words were exchanged between one of the victims and one of Swygert's companions. A physical fight ensued between the two groups.
New York City
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Exclusive | Widow of 'Gone Girl' actress killed in NYC hit-and-run lambasts Mamdani for ending e-bike crackdown

I haven't read the specifics, but I do know from firsthand experience how horrible this can be for any family to have their partner, wife, child struck by an electric motorcycle, vehicle - whatever you want to call them. They should have some restrictions. They're not just simple bikes... They're electric vehicles. They should definitely have different standards and rules around them.
New York City
New York City
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

Whacko beats down NYC doorman, 71, who called him 'sir' as he pleaded for mercy

A 29-year-old man brutally attacked a 71-year-old doorman who refused him entry to a Manhattan building, causing severe injuries including a broken eye socket, nose fracture, and vertebrae damage.
fromtherealdeal.com
4 days ago

The Daily Dirt: Catching up with DOB head Ahmed Tigani

I recognize that if we do the bread and butter stuff, we do the customer service, the customer delivery, then we get permission to do bigger things. This philosophy guides the commissioner's approach to balancing operational excellence with broader policy ambitions at the Department of Buildings.
New York City
#violent-crime
New York City
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Queens man arrested after bus stop stabbing, tried to flee to Peru, police say

An 18-year-old Queens man was arrested for stabbing a woman at a bus stop and attempting to flee to Peru days later.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Queens stabbing: Woman violently assaulted at bus stop in possible random attack | amNewYork

A 30-year-old woman was stabbed multiple times in an unprovoked attack at a Queens bus stop; the suspect fled and remains at large.
New York City
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Queens man arrested after bus stop stabbing, tried to flee to Peru, police say

An 18-year-old Queens man was arrested for stabbing a woman at a bus stop and attempting to flee to Peru days later.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Queens stabbing: Woman violently assaulted at bus stop in possible random attack | amNewYork

A 30-year-old woman was stabbed multiple times in an unprovoked attack at a Queens bus stop; the suspect fled and remains at large.
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
4 days ago

Could NYC see one last blast of winter? Polar vortex split may bring late March chill

A potential polar vortex split by late March could bring below-average temperatures and colder air to New York City and the Northeast before spring fully establishes.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Op-Ed | Mamdani's moonshot: A Department of Community Safety | amNewYork

New York City's crisis response system relies on police instead of specialized infrastructure, requiring a Department of Community Safety to address mental health crises, violence, and homelessness through stabilization and long-term support.
#homelessness-spending
fromFox News
5 days ago
New York City

NYC spends more per homeless person than a typical household earns in a year, data shows

New York City spending on unsheltered homelessness tripled to $368 million since 2019 while the unsheltered population grew 26%, spending $81,700 per person annually.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
New York City

NYC burning $81K per homeless person - with nothing to show for it

New York City spends $81,000 per street homeless person annually while average take-home pay is $40,600, with spending projected to reach $97,000 next year despite minimal impact on actual homeless populations.
New York City
fromFox News
5 days ago

NYC spends more per homeless person than a typical household earns in a year, data shows

New York City spending on unsheltered homelessness tripled to $368 million since 2019 while the unsheltered population grew 26%, spending $81,700 per person annually.
New York City
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

NYC burning $81K per homeless person - with nothing to show for it

New York City spends $81,000 per street homeless person annually while average take-home pay is $40,600, with spending projected to reach $97,000 next year despite minimal impact on actual homeless populations.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Mamdani nixes Adams-era policy to criminally charge cyclists, e-bike riders for minor traffic offenses | amNewYork

New York City will replace criminal summonses for cyclists and e-bike riders with civil summonses for minor traffic violations, effective March 27, 2026.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Congestion pricing: NYC subways saw millions more riders during Manhattan toll program's first year, transit group finds | amNewYork

New York's congestion pricing program drove a 7.7% increase in subway ridership to 1.3 billion rides in its first year, with over 90 million additional trips compared to the previous year.
#nyc-budget-crisis
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
5 days ago

Menin pushes back on Mamdani's plan to tap rainy day fund | WATCH

NYC Mayor Mamdani and City Council Speaker Menin clash over using the $2 billion rainy day fund to close a $5.4 billion budget deficit, with the council firmly opposing the withdrawal.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Editorial | NYC spends too much money. It's time to get things under control. | amNewYork

New York City faces a $7.3 billion budget deficit over two fiscal years due to chronic overspending relative to revenue, with structural imbalances threatening municipal bond ratings.
New York City
fromHoodline
5 days ago

Gustavo DeJesus Torres Wanted In NYC Robbery Spree

A 33-year-old man is wanted for a series of note-passing robberies across New York City's five boroughs, obtaining small amounts of cash or nothing in several incidents.
New York City
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Mamdani mandates 30-day NYPD body camera release after delays under Adams

NYC Mayor Mamdani orders NYPD to release body-worn camera footage within 30 days of major incidents, formalizing Police Commissioner Tisch's existing practice.
#public-infrastructure
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Editorial | Is there no relief for NYC in its ongoing public bathroom woes? | amNewYork

New York City has struggled for 20 years to expand public bathroom access despite multiple mayoral initiatives, pilot programs, and significant financial investments with minimal concrete results.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

NYC potty problem: Park's toilet plan stalled as Mamdani heads on with $4 million modular public restrooms

New York City's $4 million public toilet pilot program faces delays, with a Fort Washington Park restroom project stalled for nearly three years despite the city having only one public bathroom per 8,500 residents.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Editorial | Is there no relief for NYC in its ongoing public bathroom woes? | amNewYork

New York City has struggled for 20 years to expand public bathroom access despite multiple mayoral initiatives, pilot programs, and significant financial investments with minimal concrete results.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

NYC potty problem: Park's toilet plan stalled as Mamdani heads on with $4 million modular public restrooms

New York City's $4 million public toilet pilot program faces delays, with a Fort Washington Park restroom project stalled for nearly three years despite the city having only one public bathroom per 8,500 residents.
New York City
fromPrism
5 days ago

Mamdani pledged $65 million to protect gender-affirming care. Will he follow through?

NYC Mayor Mamdani created an Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs with a transgender director, but his promised $65 million for gender-affirming care remains unallocated in the preliminary budget.
New York City
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

Exclusive | 23-year-old mechanic rakes in $2,200 a night off single NYC pothole: 'One man's misfortune is another man's blessing'

A Brooklyn mechanic earns $2,200 nightly by repairing tires damaged by a massive pothole, exploiting the city's inadequate road maintenance.
#federal-funding-dispute
New York City
fromNewsday
6 days ago

New York transit officials sue Trump administration to restore subway project funding

The MTA sued the Trump administration for withholding $58.6 million in federal funding for the Second Avenue subway line extension project in Manhattan.
New York City
fromFortune
5 days ago

New York is suing the Trump Administration again-This time over $58 million in withheld subway funding | Fortune

The MTA sued the Trump administration for withholding $58.6 million in federal funding for the Second Avenue subway line extension project in Manhattan.
New York City
fromNewsday
6 days ago

New York transit officials sue Trump administration to restore subway project funding

The MTA sued the Trump administration for withholding $58.6 million in federal funding for the Second Avenue subway line extension project in Manhattan.
New York City
fromFortune
5 days ago

New York is suing the Trump Administration again-This time over $58 million in withheld subway funding | Fortune

The MTA sued the Trump administration for withholding $58.6 million in federal funding for the Second Avenue subway line extension project in Manhattan.
fromBronx Times
5 days ago

Mamdani administration launches tools to help homeowners build backyard tiny homes, basement apartments - Bronx Times

One of the solutions to the housing crisis can be found in our backyards, our attics, or our basements - in an Ancillary Dwelling Unit. By making it easier for New Yorkers to turn their homes into an extra place for a loved one or a little more income, we're allowing our city to grow while keeping the character of the neighborhoods we love.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

NYS bill sparks birds or burglars' debate: Mandate to shut outdoor lights to help wildlife raises safety concerns

Light pollution, or the excessive or poor use of artificial light at night, is one of the most pervasive forms of environmental alteration caused by humans. Light pollution has many negative impacts, including the disruption of the natural patterns of wildlife, wasted energy and increased output of carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases.
New York City
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Deranged man shoves man onto subway tracks in Manhattan after being denied money: cops | amNewYork

A man shoved a straphanger onto subway tracks at Dyckman Street station after the victim refused to give him money, resulting in a broken wrist.
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

Chilling surveillance shows stranger slashing NYC mom on way to bus stop as NYPD hunts for creep

I was waiting for the light to turn to walk. [While] I was waiting, all of a sudden, the guy slashed me twice. I yelled, and he looked like he turned around to go. And then just because I yelled, he did it again.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Bank robberies: Brazen bank robber hits six NYC Chase locations in less than a week; suspect remains at large

The suspect's alleged crime spree began in Queens on March 13 at around 12:30 p.m. when he hit Chase Bank at 24-16 Queens Plaza South. Using a written note, he demanded money from a teller but cops said he got away with nothing. Just 30 minutes later, he tried again, police said. Torres walked into another Chase, located at 37-67 75 St. in Jackson Heights, passed a note to a teller demanding money and was able to snag around $320.
New York City
fromGothamist
5 days ago

NYC's 'trash revolution' gets new general as Mamdani names his sanitation chief

As commissioner, Gregory will carry forward the transformative projects he helped build, from waste containerization and curbside composting to commercial waste reform... I look forward to working with Gregory to keep pushing forward to build a cleaner, healthier and more just city for all New Yorkers.
New York City
#muslim-representation
fromQNS
5 days ago
New York City

Mayor Mamdani breaks Ramadan fast at Astoria mosque, celebrates 'return home' - QNS

New York City
fromGothamist
6 days ago

Celebrating Ramadan in the era of Zohran Mamdani, NYC's first Muslim mayor

New York City's first Muslim mayor, Zohran Mamdani, attended the FDNY's first mayoral iftar, marking a historic moment for Muslim representation in city leadership and institutional recognition.
fromQNS
5 days ago
New York City

Mayor Mamdani breaks Ramadan fast at Astoria mosque, celebrates 'return home' - QNS

New York City
fromGothamist
6 days ago

Celebrating Ramadan in the era of Zohran Mamdani, NYC's first Muslim mayor

New York City's first Muslim mayor, Zohran Mamdani, attended the FDNY's first mayoral iftar, marking a historic moment for Muslim representation in city leadership and institutional recognition.
#school-zone-safety
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

School slowdown: NYC to drop speed limit to 15mph in 800 school zones by end of year, Mamdani pledges | amNewYork

New York City will reduce speed limits to 15 mph at over 800 school zones by year-end, expanding to all 2,300 eligible school zones by 2029.
fromGothamist
1 week ago
New York City

NYC to lower speed limit to 15 mph in hundreds of school zones this year, Mamdani says

New York City
fromNewsday
1 week ago

NYC lowering speed limit to 15 mph near hundreds of schools

New York City will expand 15 mph school zone speed limits to 800 additional locations by end of 2026, reaching all 2,300 eligible schools by 2029.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

School slowdown: NYC to drop speed limit to 15mph in 800 school zones by end of year, Mamdani pledges | amNewYork

New York City will reduce speed limits to 15 mph at over 800 school zones by year-end, expanding to all 2,300 eligible school zones by 2029.
New York City
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NYC to lower speed limit to 15 mph in hundreds of school zones this year, Mamdani says

New York City will expand 15 mph school zone speed limits to 800 additional locations this year under Sammy's Law, targeting 2,300 school zones citywide by end of mayor's first term.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Tuesday's Headlines: We Love A Parade (For Pedestrians) Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani marches in St. Patrick's Day parade; parade organizers encourage public transit over cars due to spectator crowds, reflecting daily transportation best practices.
New York City
fromCurbed
6 days ago

Could Mamdani Really End Free Street Parking?

Free urban parking occupies valuable public space and represents an underpriced asset that could fund city services while improving traffic flow and reducing pollution.
New York City
from99% Invisible
6 days ago

Service Request #1: What Happens When I Call 311? - 99% Invisible

311 non-emergency lines transformed urban civic services by consolidating thousands of municipal protocols into centralized systems, enabling operators to efficiently handle millions of calls annually while relieving pressure from emergency dispatch.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Bronx shooting near apartment building leaves man clinging to life as gun violence rocks borough again | amNewYork

A 30-year-old man shot in the head in the Bronx on March 16 remains in critical condition; the Bronx accounts for 45% of NYC shootings and victims this year.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
6 days ago

MTA's Lieber Asks City to Put More Cops on Bus Lane Enforcement - Streetsblog New York City

The MTA Chairman requests increased NYPD traffic enforcement agents to clear bus lanes at chronic bottleneck locations, as bus-mounted cameras alone cannot physically remove illegally parked vehicles or enforce against exempt emergency and municipal vehicles.
#wrongful-conviction
New York City
fromNBC News
1 week ago

N.Y. man who spent 19 years in prison after buying mom a stove with stolen money order is freed

Kenneth Windley was exonerated and freed after 19 years in prison for a robbery he didn't commit, convicted based on his purchase of a stolen money order he unknowingly bought from street vendors.
New York City
fromBrooklyn Paper
6 days ago

After 19 years in prison, Brooklyn man cleared in robbery case after DA review * Brooklyn Paper

Kenneth Windley was exonerated after 19 years in prison for a 2005 robbery conviction based on flawed eyewitness identification and circumstantial evidence linking him to stolen money orders.
New York City
fromNBC News
1 week ago

N.Y. man who spent 19 years in prison after buying mom a stove with stolen money order is freed

Kenneth Windley was exonerated and freed after 19 years in prison for a robbery he didn't commit, convicted based on his purchase of a stolen money order he unknowingly bought from street vendors.
New York City
fromBrooklyn Paper
6 days ago

After 19 years in prison, Brooklyn man cleared in robbery case after DA review * Brooklyn Paper

Kenneth Windley was exonerated after 19 years in prison for a 2005 robbery conviction based on flawed eyewitness identification and circumstantial evidence linking him to stolen money orders.
#nypd-shooting
New York City
fromNew York City, NY Patch
6 days ago

Man Shot By Off-Duty NYPD Officer In NYC: What To Know

An off-duty NYPD officer shot a 30-year-old man in the head in the Bronx Monday night; the victim is in critical condition and the circumstances remain under investigation.
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
6 days ago

Man shot by off-duty NYPD officer in the Bronx, police say

An off-duty NYPD officer shot a 30-year-old man in the head in the Bronx Monday night; the victim remains in critical condition and circumstances are unclear.
New York City
fromNew York City, NY Patch
6 days ago

Man Shot By Off-Duty NYPD Officer In NYC: What To Know

An off-duty NYPD officer shot a 30-year-old man in the head in the Bronx Monday night; the victim is in critical condition and the circumstances remain under investigation.
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
6 days ago

Man shot by off-duty NYPD officer in the Bronx, police say

An off-duty NYPD officer shot a 30-year-old man in the head in the Bronx Monday night; the victim remains in critical condition and circumstances are unclear.
fromQueens, NY Patch
6 days ago

3-Year-Old Boy Among 4 Killed In NYC Building Fire: FDNY

A 3-year-old boy is among four people killed in a four-alarm building fire in Queens on Monday. The fire broke out at 44-49 College Point Blvd. in Flushing around 12:30 p.m. on Monday.
New York City
New York City
fromGothamist
6 days ago

Police arrest Bronx man in fatal crash with 60-year-old Queens actor in Midtown

A Bronx driver has been charged with failure to yield to a pedestrian after striking and killing Queens actress Wendy Davis at a Midtown Manhattan intersection in December.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Mamdani Administration Wants To Allow A Brooklyn Hospital To Issue Parking Tickets - Streetsblog New York City

The Mamdani administration proposes authorizing SUNY Downstate campus police to issue parking tickets to address illegal parking blocking ambulances and emergency access at a Brooklyn hospital.
New York City
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Swastika at Brooklyn Heights Storefront Spurs Hate-Crime Probe

A swastika graffito in Brooklyn Heights triggered an NYPD hate-crime investigation amid a significant surge in antisemitic incidents across New York City.
New York City
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Mayor Zohran Mamdani will lower speed limits to 15 mph in school zones: sources

Mayor Mamdani will lower school zone speed limits to 15 mph for 24 hours daily using Sammy's Law, legislation enabling cities to set speeds below state minimums.
New York City
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Transit workers union sues MTA over rule eliminating requirement for staffed token booths

The Transport Workers Union sued the MTA over a January policy allowing unstaffed subway token booths when agents are absent, arguing it endangers public safety and harms disabled riders.
New York City
fromNew York City, NY Patch
1 week ago

Flight Disruptions Expected At NYC-Area Airports Due To Severe Weather

Severe rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds expected Monday evening through early Tuesday will cause flight delays and cancellations at NYC area airports.
fromTime Out New York
1 week ago

It's still cold in NYC and it will be for a while

New York City is bracing for rain, thunderstorms and high winds on Monday. The roughest stretch is expected between 6pm Monday and 2am Tuesday, when heavier downpours, organized thunderstorms and powerful wind gusts could make the evening commute and overnight hours particularly messy. A Wind Advisory is also in effect from 2pm Monday through 4am Tuesday, with sustained winds between 15 and 22 mph and gusts that could reach up to 55 mph.
New York City
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Midtown subway death: Man cuffed for punching straphanger on platform moments before their death | amNewYork

A 21-year-old man was arrested for assaulting a 55-year-old subway passenger at Penn Station, who died hours later; investigators are determining if the punch caused the death.
[ Load more ]