For families in Crown Heights and throughout New York City, the pause in federal funding hits close to home. New York relies heavily on these federal grants to operate its child care and family support infrastructure, and the freeze threatens immediate disruptions.
A fare increase goes into effect Sunday on all New York City subways and buses. A single ride is increasing from $2.90 to $3, and the weekly cap is increasing to $35. Express bus fare will increase from $7 to $7.25.
A triumphant Zohran Mamdani took the oath of office to become the Big Apple’s mayor just moments into the New Year — kicking off an uncharted era with a proud socialist at the helm of the nation’s largest city.
CitiBike is jacking up prices for the straight fifth year and partly blaming tariffs — demanding 41% higher membership rates and at least 240% more from casual cyclists since the program began in 2019.
When the MetroCard replaced the New York City subway token in 1994, the swipeable plastic card infused much-needed modernity into one of the world’s oldest and largest transit systems.
A snowstorm is heading toward New York City this week, with a 100 percent chance of hitting the city on Friday, forecasters at the National Weather Service said.
The system is projected to develop just south of New York late Saturday before moving offshore Sunday afternoon, with temperatures cold enough for all precipitation to fall as snow.
While the DSNY has always exercised discretion in enforcing set-out times in various NYC communities for religious observances during the fall and winter, this amendment would codify the practice into law and allow all 59 community boards to choose to participate, the agency explained.
Mayor Eric Adams announced an executive order Wednesday barring New York City from making business or pension investment decisions that discriminate against Israel — in a veiled swipe at his BDS-supporting successor Zohran Mamdani.
Following a record 43-day government shutdown, funding for Section 8 housing assistance has been delayed for December, according to a statement from the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA).
According to the latest forecast, precipitation will begin early Tuesday. In New York City, the storm is expected to fall mainly as rain. A brief mix is possible at the onset, but no accumulation is expected in the five boroughs.
New Yorkers could face a messy commute Tuesday as a Nor’easter blows in just in time for the morning rush hour — as the suburbs could get covered in up to 3 inches of snow.
City Council Member Julie Menin announced Wednesday that she’s secured enough votes to become the chamber’s next speaker, declaring victory in a race that could leave Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani governing opposite someone widely seen as a check on his incoming administration.
Gov. Kathy Hochul slammed the brakes on supporting Zohran Mamdani’s $700 million call for free city buses — casting doubt that one of the far-left mayor-elect’s signature campaign promises has a smooth road ahead.
Watch live coverage with AP on Election Day 2025. Will Zohran Mamdani be elected New York City mayor? Who will be the next governors of New Jersey and Virginia? Will California adopt a new congressional map?
While Wednesday is slated to be the warmest day of the week, heavy wind gusts of up to 60 miles per hour could hit New York City starting Wednesday evening.
More than 735,000 ballots were cast during the early voting period in the New York City mayoral race, according to the Board of Elections.
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