MTA Fare Hikes to Go Into Effect this Coming Sunday
Base fares for single bus and subway rides will go up 15 cents to $2.90 on Sunday, Aug. 20. The MTA board voted last month to increase the fare in New York City.
Heat Advisory In Effect Thursday and Friday With Temps Expected to Touch 104
The National Weather Service has published a heat advisory for New York City as temperatures are expected to sour Thursday and Friday, hitting heat index values of up to 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
MTA Board Votes to Increase Subway, Bus Fare to $2.90
The MTA Board today approved a slate of toll increases to go into effect on August 6 and fare increases that go into effect on August 20.
NYC Emergency Management Warns of Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding
The New York City Emergency Management Department today issued a travel advisory for Sunday, July 16, as heavy rain and flash floods are expected.
PSA: Flood Watch In Effect For New York City, Check Your Drains
A Flood Watch is in effect for New York City Sunday afternoon warning of torrential downpours that may overwhelm drainage systems and lead to flooding.
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NYC Changes School Calendar to Accommodate Last Days of Pesach
Following pushback by parents and educators, New York City’s Department of Education has added the last two days of Pesach as days off in the 2023-2024 school calendar.
Mayor Adams Announces Creation of New York City’s First Jewish Advisory Council
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the formation of the city’s first-ever Jewish Advisory Council. Members of the newly-formed council will focus on all issues affecting Jewish New Yorkers, including public safety, quality of life, and education.
New York City Receives Federal Approval For Congestion Toll in Manhattan
New York has received a critical federal approval for its first-in-the-nation plan to charge big tolls to drive into the most visited parts of Manhattan, part of an effort to reduce traffic, improve air quality and raise funds for the city’s public transit system.
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NYC Rent Guidelines Board Approves Rent Increases for Rent-Stabilized Apartments
The Rent Guidelines Board approved rent increases for New York City’s roughly one million rent-stabilized apartments.
DMV Unveils New Regional License Plate For New York City
New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Commissioner Mark J.F. Schroeder today announced the release of a newly-redesigned New York City regional license plate, part of a series of new license plates featuring the state’s 10 regions.
Minimum Wage for NYC Delivery Workers Rises From $7 to Nearly $18 An Hour
Mayor Eric Adams announced on Sunday that the city would increase the minimum wage for delivery workers to $17.96. The current base pay for delivery workers in the city is around $7 an hour.
PSA: Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Expected Today
The National Weather Service and New York City Emergency Management have warned New York City residents of impending thunderstorms and heavy rain expected to hit the area Monday afternoon.
New Yorkers will be Required to Separate Compost From Trash — or Expect A Fine
The City Council signed off on a slew of bills on Thursday that will mandate New Yorkers to separate their food and yard scraps from the trash as lawmakers attempt to cut down on the amount of garbage being sent to landfills.
Stay Indoors When You Can, The Air Quality in NYC Is Very Bad
The red haze and smell of smoke that is causing New Yorkers to seek shelter is originating from forest fires in Canada and slipping along the Jet Stream of air working its way down the east coast. Despite having travelled thousands of miles, the smell and air pollution is still overwhelming.
NYC Launches Open Streets Initiative For Shabbos in Staten Island
New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced today the launch of two new Open Streets on Staten Island to support Shabbos in partnership with the borough’s Jewish community.
20 Mile Per Hour Speed Limit For NYC? What Do You Think?
Crown Heights representative to New York State, Brian Cunningham, released a Twitter poll today asking if you support a 20 mile per hour speed limit as the State Senate approaches the possible passing of Sammy’s Law.
MTA Proposes Increasing Subway, Bus Fare to $2.90
The MTA is proposing increasing the fare for New York City’s subways and buses to $2.90, a 15-cent increase from the current base price.
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