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Israel’s UN ambassador Friday slammed socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani for fanning the flames of anti-Israel sentiment before next week’s General Assembly meeting — only to now act as if he never did.

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NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch’s commitment to cleaning up the Big Apple led to a significant spike in tickets for public drinking, urinating and other quality-of-life violations this year, according to new data.

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Two weeks to the day after the Department of Justice (DOJ) reached an agreement with Mount Sinai to stop providing gender-affirming care to minors, the department announced similar settlements on Sept. 18 with NYU Langone and ​​the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Like in the Mount Sinai case, the DOJ said the latest…

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New York City lawmakers want some of the biggest names in artificial intelligence to answer questions under oath about the safety of their rapidly advancing technology, and Council Speaker Julie Menin says subpoenas are on the table if they don’t show up. Menin has called a rare hearing of all 51 City Council members for...

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Zeta Charter Schools opened a new elementary and middle school on Thursday, Sept. 17., which will educate 600 students in East Tremont. The Zeta Bronx Tremont Park Upper Elementary and Middle School campus, located at 1910 Arthur Ave, will serve students third through eighth grade. Zeta founder and CEO Emily Kim and Principal Charlene…

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State Attorney General Letitia James on Friday announced she is intervening in the pending foreclosure sale of a parking lot in Elmhurst, Queens, that sits on top of an African burial ground. James filed a motion Friday morning asking for a court order declaring that whoever purchases the property “knows exactly who is buried there […]

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A popular Wall Street dining destination has reopened following a major renovation. The venue serves as a frequent meeting spot for high-profile financial executives. It previously gained prominence as a significant destination after the September 11 attacks.

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New York City will face significant street closures and traffic disruptions for the annual United Nations General Assembly in Midtown. The event takes place from next Tuesday through September 28 as world dignitaries arrive. Commuters are advised to prepare for major logistical changes throughout the upcoming week.

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The Queens County Bar Association celebrated its 150th anniversary at a ceremony held in the Queens County Supreme Court. The event honored the association as one of the nation's oldest and presented the Golia family with the Legacy Award for their multi-generational commitment to the court.

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Authorities are keeping a tight lid on what sent detectives after Garcia in the first place.

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Heavy rain and potential flooding are expected in the tri-state area from late Sunday through Monday. The National Weather Service reports several storm systems will move along a front in the southern part of the region, leading to periods of soaking rain.

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This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. New York City’s chronic absenteeism rate remains stubbornly high, with 1 in 3 students missing at least 10% of the 2025-26 school year, according to figures released Thursday. The rate remained unchanged from 2024-25 before and is markedly higher than pre-pandemic levels, when […]

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Protesters gathered in Lower Manhattan’s Zuccotti Park on Thursday for the 15th anniversary of the Occupy Wall Street movement. Participants in the Occupy2026 event gave speeches and displayed signs to argue that their goals remain relevant. The gathering occurred at the original site where the movement began.

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New York City features various events from September 18-20, including the 3rd Annual Lobstoberfest in Manhattan. Other activities scheduled for the weekend include bus-related events and crafting workshops.

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New York City officials are urging residents to use mass transit next week during the 81st United Nations General Assembly. Increased security and traffic are expected as global leaders from 193 member states arrive for debates starting September 22. Drivers should prepare for significant gridlock throughout the city.

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Police are investigating the theft of multiple packages containing high-value sports cards from a residential building in Brooklyn. The incident occurred Monday afternoon near West End Avenue and Shore Boulevard. An unidentified suspect gained entry to the building to commit the theft.

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New York City's latest performance report shows improvements in pothole repairs, affordable housing production, and crime rates. However, other core services like ambulance response times have slowed. Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration cited the report as evidence of their focus on city management.

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Parmigiano Reggiano is collaborating with Airbnb Experiences to host grazing board classes in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Led by Chef Andrea Belfiore, the events bring Italian culture to New York City's food scene. The partnership includes chef-led dining and tailgating sessions held in collaboration with Tribeca's Evento.

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BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) -- Police are searching for a man accused of sexually abusing a teenager on an MTA bus in Brooklyn on Tuesday. The incident happened at around 5:55 p.m. on a B63 MTA bus near 5th Avenue and Bay Ridge Parkway. Police say an unidentified man performed a lewd act on a 14-year-old [...]

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New York City is proposing higher fines for improper needle disposal to protect sanitation workers from accidental injuries. The initiative follows an increase in needles found in trash due to rising GLP-1 drug usage. The city aims to enforce safer disposal practices through these financial penalties.