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Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that New York State will allocate $10 billion to major transit infrastructure projects across the city, including the long-awaited extension of the Second Avenue Subway…
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After nearly six weeks of striking, Broadway stagehands, actors, and crew members reached a historic labor agreement with producers, bringing an end to a standoff that had shut down several…
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Mayor Eric Adams announced a major expansion of New York City’s Rent Freeze Program today, aimed at alleviating financial burdens on low-income seniors and disabled residents. The initiative, unveiled during…
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) revealed plans today to add 500 electric buses to its fleet by 2027, a major step toward the city’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by…
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Residents of Queens gathered today for a rally aimed at saving the historic RKO Keith’s Theater in Flushing, a beloved cultural landmark currently facing demolition. The theater, built in 1928,…
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Thousands of New Yorkers and tourists lined the streets of Manhattan this evening to witness the iconic phenomenon known as Manhattanhenge. The biannual event, where the setting sun perfectly aligns…
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The New York City Department of Education (DOE) unveiled its annual Free Summer Meals Program today, ensuring that students from low-income families have access to nutritious meals throughout the summer…
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The New York City Department of Health issued a heat advisory today, warning residents of an impending heatwave expected to last through the weekend. Temperatures are predicted to soar above…
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New Yorkers commemorated Juneteenth with a series of events celebrating Black culture, history, and resilience. From parades in Harlem to educational programs at the Schomburg Center, the city came alive…
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Mayor Eric Adams convened an emergency meeting at City Hall today after a surge in gun violence over the weekend left seven people dead and over a dozen injured. The…