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NYC reports fewest murders on record through April, violent crime declines in Bronx NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch gives her State of the NYPD address on Feb. 10, 2026. Police are rolling out a summer crime-prevention plan in hopes of maintaining a historic drop in crime.
Advocates push overhaul for 'Wild West' NYC pedicab industry, enforcement shift from NYPD People ride in pedicabs towards the sunset from Central Park. The report, backed by business and civic groups, calls for new rules as complaints mount over high fares and lax enforcement. [ more › ]
Mamdani slams Israeli real estate event in NYC as 'effort to displace Palestinians' Mamdani slams Israeli real estate event in NYC as 'effort to displace Palestinians' Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 05/06/2026 - 17:08 The Park East Synagogue in New York City held a similar event in November that also drew protests New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers an address to commemorate his first 100 days in office, in Queens, New York City, on 12 April 2026 (David 'Dee' Delgado/Reuters) Off New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday slammed an Israeli real estate expo at a local synagogue one day earlier, which had been promoting homes and land in the occupied West Bank. The United Nations maintains that the Israeli occupation since 1967 is illegal, and by extension, so are settlements constructed in the area. Population transfers are prohibited by the Geneva Conventions.
Migrant children are being detained longer, fewer in NYC are being released under Trump A Gothamist data analysis shows children who cross the border without a parent or guardian have been kept in federal custody nearly four times as long. [ more › ]
NYC Mayor Mamdani Proclaims “Long Live Greece” at Greek Independence Celebration New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosted a reception at Gracie Mansion to celebrate the 205th anniversary of Greek Independence, attended by leaders from the Greek-American community, the Church, the diplomatic corps, and civil society. In his address, Mayor Mamdani welcomed the guests to Gracie Mansion with a resounding “Zito i Ellada” (long live Greece). […]
More NYC working moms taking paid postpartum leave, data shows New York’s Paid Family Leave law is yielding results, but inequities persist in who gets to leave. [ more › ]
NYC migrant accused of shooting off-duty CBP officer pleads guilty to federal charge Mora Nunez on screen in the courtroom in August 2025. He was recovering at the time from his injuries and video-conferenced into court from a hospital bed. Miguel Francisco Mora Nunez admitted to unlawfully possessing ammunition without legal immigration status.
State to force NYC ‘super speeders’ to install speed limiters, top lawmaker says Advocates had pushed for legislation to toughen laws for the worst drivers on the road. The owner of a vehicle that racks up 16 speed-camera tickets in NYC would have to install a speed-limiter device. [ more › ]
NYC landlords to pay $31M penalty over Bronx building conditions, Mamdani says Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks at a rally in Manhattan on May 1, 2026. The mayor says it’s the largest in recorded history for the city's housing department. [ more › ]
The 10 best ice creams, gelatos, paletas, frozen custards and other cool and delicious treats in NYC The storefront of the Lemon Ice King in Corona, Queens. A diverse city means diverse desserts. Here are our favorites.
NYC hoteliers are world-class worried over sluggish World Cup bookings A view of MetLife Stadium ahead of the 2026 World Cup at New York New Jersey Stadium on May 1, 2026, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. New data on future hotel bookings continues to show slower-than-expected demand for the summer event. [ more › ]
NYC budget hawks say subway discounts for the poor are better than free buses for all Mayor Zohran Mamdani's push to make the city's buses free is hitting some speed bumps. Mayor Zohran Mamdani rode into City Hall promising to make the buses free. The Citizens Budget Commission says he should push for more fare discounts for the subways instead.
Go behind the scenes at Jim Henson's Creature Shop, now open for tours in NYC Puppets at Jim Henson's Creature Shop. Tours of the long-running workshop, never open to the public before, will cost $150. [ more › ]
NYC congestion pricing back in court as Trump appeals tolls ruling As that case heads for federal judges' review, a separate lawsuit finds New York and New Jersey negotiating The post NYC congestion pricing back in court as Trump appeals tolls ruling appeared first on NJ Spotlight News .
A new booster for NYC's thousands of street vendors — legal and otherwise Street vendors and passersby on Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights, Queens. Carina Kaufman-Gutierrez heads the city's new Office of Street Vendor Services. [ more › ]
Early Addition: Teens doing a viral stunt allegedly wreak havoc in NYC Scientology church Because it's called "speed running," here are your early links: Five Boro Bike Tour chaos, plane hit a Jeep on the NJ Turnpike, take the life expectancy quiz and more. [ more › ]