NYC Plastic Straw Restrictions Starting Monday
A New York City law past this past spring is coming inti effect Monday, making it illegal for businesses to hand out plastic straws unless one was specifically requested.
25 Fire Stations Out of Service As Vaccine Mandate Kicks In
Twenty-five fire stations run by the FDNY were out of Service since Friday night across New York City after the city’s Vaccine Mandate took effect.
Trash is Piling Up in NYC and Sanitation Workers Blame de Blasio’s Vaccine Mandate
These city employees think Mayor Bill de Blasio’s vaccine mandate is pure garbage — and they should know!
Vax Mandate Could Force FDNY Companies to Close, as NYPD Faces Street Cop Shortage
The FDNY is preparing to shutter as many as 20 percent of all Big Apple fire companies — and take an equal portion of its ambulances off the streets — ahead of the impending deadline for all city workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
OP-ED: Can A NYC Mayor Enact A School Vaccine Mandate?
A furious battle between the candidates for the next Mayor of New York City appears to have settled on at least one major question. Will they as Mayor enact a vaccine mandate for schools in NYC?
Parkside Traffic Pattern Change Creates Gridlock, Slows Emergency Response Considerably
Parkside Ave, the major artery running along the south side of Prospect Park, recently received a traffic pattern change, and it’s a complete disaster.
Flash Flood Watch In Effect For NYC As Storm Front Moves In
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for New York City from Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon as a storm front moves in from the coast.
Early Voting For General Elections Starts Today
Early voting for the general elections, which will decide several important matters including who will be New York City’s next Mayor, begins today.
Subway Noise A Problem? NY Governor Wants To Know What The MTA Is Doing To Reduce Subway Noise
Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation requiring the New York City Transit Authority to produce annual reports detailing its efforts to reduce noise throughout the system.
Mayor de Blasio Announces Vaccine Mandate for New York City Workforce
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced a COVID-19 vaccination mandate for all City workers. Starting today, City employees will receive an extra $500 in their paycheck for receiving their first shot at a City-run vaccination site.
NYC Considers Law Requiring Landlords to Provide Free Internet
Landlords in New York City are already on the hook for their tenants’ heat and hot water. A City Council proposal would add internet service to that list.
New Pandemic Record Set For Subway Riders In NYC
A new pandemic-era subway ridership record of 3,236,904 customers on Thursday, October 14, surpassing the previous high set on October 7 by nearly 50,000 riders.
More Than a Dozen Businesses Fined for Flouting NYC’s Vaccine Mandate
So far, just 14 businesses — out of 27,500 inspected — have been hit with fines by the city for disobeying new vaccination rules.
Former NYC DOE Senior Official and Three Others Charged with Extortion Conspiracy and Bribery
A former NYC DOE Senior Official and three others were charged with extortion conspiracy and bribery in a contract for pay scheme that fed NYC’s schools contaminated foods.
DOI Report: Mayor de Blasio Misused Security Detail, NYPD Official Tried to Cover It Up
New York City’s Department of Investigation found Mayor Bill de Blasio misused his security detail and the NYPD official who runs the detail allegedly tried to obstruct the investigation, according to a nearly 50-page report released Thursday.
NYC is Offering Low-Income, First-Time Homebuyers $100K Toward Down Payments
With the goal of making the home buying process in New York more equitable, the city is expanding its existing down payment assistance program by more than double.
FBI raids NYPD’s Sergeants Benevolent Association Headquarters
The FBI raided the home and office of the controversial head of the NYPD’s Sergeants Benevolent Association in connection with a long-term investigation Tuesday morning.
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