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‘The American nightmare:' NY cracking down on squatters to protect homeowners
NYC Mayor Eric Adams said protections were designed to prevent unfair evictions. But now those protections are being abused by those looking to take advantage.
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NYC replacing 80,000 parking meters with new paperless system: What it means for drivers
The biggest new thing coming with the so-called “pay-by-plate” system? The tiny receipts drivers put on their dash will soon a thing of the past. But the upgrade won’t be speedy.
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LaGuardia Airport was once one of the worst in the country. Now it's been named No. 1
LaGuardia Airport was once a laughing stock, being mocked by even now-President Joe Biden for seeming like it belonged to “some third-world country.”
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Major corruption scandal at NYCHA involves a third of buildings with at least 70 arrests
Dozens of New York City Housing Authority workers and contractors were arrested Tuesday by city and federal investigators in one of the largest public corruption roundups in Justice Department history, according to prosecutors. About 70 people are charged in connection with varying alleged corruption and kickback schemes that occurred between 2013 and 2023 at NYCHA facilities, Southern District of New…
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200 NYC subway stations have flooded in recent storms, 22 of which need major fixes: MTA
In total, the MTA said 200 stations flooded during the major storms, which amounts to nearly half of the all stations throughout the system. In 2023, 88 stations sustained some form of flooding, and 22 stations have been labeled as problematic and needing major upgrades.
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What does the ‘How Many Stops' Act do, and why is it controversial?
The New York City Council could override a veto from Mayor Eric Adams on what has been called the “How Many Stops” Act — so what does it all mean for police and New Yorkers? Here’s a breakdown.
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Radio communication failure may have led to Upper West Side subway derailment: Report
Investigators said a communication breakdown over the radio led to the Upper West Side subway derailment earlier in January that left two dozen people hurt, according to a report.
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Congestion pricing plan faces new opposition — this time from Manhattan residents
The fight against New York City’s congestion pricing plan is getting more support, as some residents in a Manhattan neighborhood have filed a new class action lawsuit to stop the $15 toll before it begins.
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Big changes coming to Queens bus service, with more routes coming: What to know
After a lot of complaints from riders in Queens who rely on public transportation, the MTA is finally taking action to improve bus service — but officials are running into a few road blocks along the way.
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Queens high school chaos: Safety officer attacked, teacher targeted in separate incidents
Alarming incidents by students at a Queens high school — including an alleged attack on a safety officer and a riot that forced a teacher to run and hide because she attended at pro-Israel event — were at the forefront of a rally held by two dozen concerned parents, community members and elected New York City officials demanding change.