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The NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) wants to hear from you what your neighborhood needs.
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Judge Rules Against NYPD Vaccine Mandate for PBA Members
A judge on Friday ruled against the NYPD’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of New York City’s largest police union, directing the department to rehire officers who were fired for noncompliance.
New York City Lifts Vaccine Mandates for School Activities, Private Employers
New York City has lifted its requirement for students to be vaccinated to participate in school sports and extracurricular activities, and will also scrap the inoculation mandate for private-sector employees
MTA to Install Security Cameras in Every New York City Subway Car
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority New York City Transit has received a $2 million award, through the Urban Area Security Initiative federal grant program, which will provide funding for the installation of cameras across the entire fleet of subway cars.
Brooklyn Public Libraries Added Thousands of Jewish Books to Their Collections
Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein joined with the leadership of Brooklyn Public Library to unveil hundreds of new books, including many culturally sensitive publications, which will be added to the collections in each of the three Brooklyn Public Library locations. The Library has added thousands of books from publishers like Artscroll-Mesorah Publications and Feldheim Publishers.
NYC Ferry Single-Ride Ticket Price Increases to $4
The NYC Ferry’s anticipated price increase for a single-ride ticket went into effect on Monday, along with reduced prices for eligible New Yorkers.
Gonzalez to Dismiss 378 Convictions That Relied on13 Officers Who Were Later Convicted of Misconduct While on Duty
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez today announced that his Conviction Review Unit will be asking the Court to vacate and dismiss 47 felony convictions and 331 misdemeanor convictions that were directly based on the work of 13 former New York City Police Department officers who were later found guilty of crimes that were committed while on duty.
Labor Day Service Update from NYC Sanitation
In advance of the Labor Day holiday, the New York City Department of Sanitation has announced additional service and a change in guidance for Monday, September 5, 2022.
Travel Advisory Issued Monday into Tuesday Over Potential Downpours
The New York City Emergency Management Department today issued a travel advisory for Monday afternoon, September 5, through Tuesday, September 6. According to the latest forecast, there will be on and off showers and thunderstorms, some of which may be heavy, beginning now through Tuesday evening.
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Mayor Adams Signs Legislation to Provide Property Tax Rebate For NYC Homeowners
New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed legislation to provide a one-time property tax rebate of up to $150 to hundreds of thousands of eligible New York homeowners. The bill was passed by the New York City Council earlier this month.
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Attorney General James Secures $4 Million from Landlords After Uncovering an Illegal Kickback Scheme to Deregulate Rent-Stabilized Apartments
New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced she has secured $4 million from a group of 29 New York City landlords after uncovering an illegal kickback scheme by the management companies they employed to deregulate hundreds of rent-stabilized apartments in New York City.
New York City Begins Removing Abandoned Outdoor Dining Structures
As city leaders work toward making outdoor dining a permanent fixture in New York City, a new initiative is underway to remove outdoor dining structures that were left behind when restaurants shut down.
Polio Detected In NYC Wastewater, Vaccination Urged
The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYCDOHMH) today updated New Yorkers on the detection of poliovirus (the virus that causes paralytic polio) in sewage, suggesting likely local circulation of the virus.
Mayor Bill de Blasio signs an executive order to reduce the City's vehicle fleet in the parking lot of Citi Field in Queens on Thursday, March 28, 2019. Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office
In Bid To Increase Safety, City Vehicles To Have Their Speed Restricted
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Commissioner Dawn M. Pinnock today announced the implementation of active intelligent speed assistance (ISA) technology in 50 city fleet vehicles as part of a new pilot program to reduce speed limits and save lives.
What Does NYC’s Congestion Pricing Plan Hold?
Congestion pricing has been a topic long talked about in the city, and more details about a plan that could make it a reality have come in.
PSA: NYC Speed and Red Light Cameras to Go 24/7 Monday
Starting tomorrow, Monday August 1st, all New York City’s red light and speed cameras are going 24/7, a change that the city is claiming is being made as a safety measure.
Cellphone, Wi-Fi Service Expanding Across NYC Subway System
New York City’s sprawling subway system will be fully wired for cellphone and Wi-Fi service within about 10 years under a plan approved by transit officials this week.
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