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NYC Pushes Treadmill-Style Devices to Crack Down on Illegal E-Bikes and Scooters
The NYC City Council is advancing legislation to equip the NYPD with portable dynamometers to measure e-bike speed and power on city streets, cracking down on illegal and modified micromobility devices.
New Jobs NYC Center Opens Offering Free Job Training and Placement for Immigrants
NYC launched the new Jobs NYC Center, offering free job counseling, skill training, and direct recruitment opportunities for local residents and immigrant workers.
Public Charge Rules Tighten in NY Threatening Green Card Applicants Over Public Benefits
Under expanded federal public charge guidance, immigration officials now hold greater discretion to deny green card or visa applications for immigrants who rely on cash aid, housing subsidies, or SNAP benefits.
New Jobs NYC Center Opens Near Chinatown Offering On-the-Spot City Hiring
NYC launched the new Jobs NYC Center near Chinatown, offering public sector job coaching across 50+ city agencies and hosting on-the-spot hiring halls for qualified applicants seeking city careers.
NYC Pushes for 20000 Affordable Homes Yearly and Crucial Public Housing Repairs
Over 2,000 residents pressed the mayor in Flushing, securing promises to build 20,000 affordable homes annually, probe NYCHA repair failures, and expand crisis centers for vulnerable tenants.
Trump Plan to Turn NJ Warehouse into ICE Detention Center Sparks Outcry
The federal plan to convert a massive warehouse in Roxbury, New Jersey into an ICE detention center has sparked outrage across the tri-state area and upended local politics.
NYC Expands 4.8 Million Gun Violence Prevention Program Across Brooklyn and Manhattan
NYC is allocating $4.8 million to expand its Crisis Management System in Bushwick, Harlem, and Washington Heights, adding 42 violence interrupters to prevent shootings.
NYC Corridor Plagued by Homeless Living in RVs and Trucks Sparking Community Outcry
A row of RVs and trucks has turned an NYC corridor into an eyesore for years. Homeless individuals living inside cite a lack of alternatives, raising hygiene and safety concerns for nearby residents.
Priced Out of NYC: Workers and Immigrants Flee to Pennsylvania and Sleep in Cars
Surging housing costs in New York City have forced countless workers and immigrants to relocate to Pennsylvania, with some enduring brutal commutes and sleeping in vehicles.
NYC 911 Ambulance Response Times Soar Over 40 Percent Sparking City Council Hearing
A new city report reveals FDNY ambulance response times have surged over 40%, with non-life-threatening waits doubling to nearly 15 minutes, prompting emergency City Council hearings.
Masked Trio Violently Attacks and Robs Female Cyclist in Central Park Late Night
A 32-year-old female maintenance worker cycling home was ambushed and violently robbed by three masked suspects in Central Park late at night. Police are investigating, urging night commuters to exercise extreme caution.
ICE Arrests Beloved Bronx Food Bank Founder at Immigration Court Sparking Outrage
The founder of a Bronx food bank was unexpectedly detained by ICE during an immigration court hearing and sent to New Jersey. The sudden arrest sparked intense community outrage and political intervention.
Queens Man Charged with Hate Crime for Repeatedly Vandalizing Kosher Bagel Shop
A 22-year-old Queens man has been indicted on hate crime charges after repeatedly vandalizing a kosher bagel shop in Fresh Meadows displaying Israeli flags.
Trans NYT Exec Hired Hitman to Kill Mother-in-Law Before Slaying Defense Claims
In a stunning twist to the slaying of a trans NYT exec by elderly Chinese in-laws, defense claims the victim previously hired a hitman targeting his mother-in-law.
Watchdog Finds MTA Train Yards in Disrepair with Plants Growing on Damaged Roofs
A watchdog report reveals severe decay in MTA subway maintenance yards, where leaking roofs and overgrown vegetation threaten safety and risk delaying train repairs across NYC.
Unidentified Woman Fatally Struck by Van in Jamaica Queens as Police Search for Family
A 55-year-old woman was fatally struck by a van while crossing a street mid-block in Jamaica, Queens, remaining unidentified nearly two weeks later as NYPD seeks relatives.
Can New York Landlords Refuse Section 8 Vouchers? State High Court Hears Landmark Case
New York's highest court is hearing arguments on whether landlords can refuse Section 8 vouchers, a landmark ruling that will shape tenant protections and landlord compliance across the state.
Six Nonverbal NYC Students Missing for Hours After School Bus Goes Off Route
Six nonverbal special needs students went missing for over four hours in Brooklyn after their school bus lost its way, with one child found soaked in urine.
Brooklyn School Bus Lost for Hours Trapping Six Nonverbal Students Soaked in Urine
An investigation revealed a Brooklyn school bus went off route, leaving six nonverbal special-needs children unaccounted for over four hours until tracked down by an AirTag-alerted parent.
Fresh Meadows Man Indicted on Hate Crime Charges for Vandalizing Kosher Bagel Shop
A 22-year-old Fresh Meadows man has been indicted on hate crime charges for repeatedly vandalizing a kosher bagel shop, facing up to seven years in prison if convicted.