NYC’s Rent-Stabilized Apartments Face Hikes of Up to 7.75%
The prices of rent-stabilized apartments are set to go up in the Big Apple after the city’s Rent Guidelines Board voted in favor of potential hikes Wednesday.
2
NYC’s Expanded Crackdown On Bus Lane Violations Begins
A 60-day warning period starts on Monday for drivers who block bus stops or improperly use bus lanes. People will receive warning notices in the mail before they’re hit with summonses, which start at $50 and go up to $250 for repeat offenders, according to the MTA.
Congestion Pricing Tolls Remain Despite Federal Government’s Deadline
The federal government’s new deadline to end congestion pricing has passed, but the Manhattan tolls remain on. In a statement to PIX11 News, a spokesperson for Hochul said the tolls will remain.
NYC to Temporarily Pause Compost Fines for Smaller Buildings
Effective immediately, compost fines will not apply to buildings under 30 units in New York City, according to the mayor’s office.
New NYC License Plate Rules Go Into Effect
New laws tightening rules against obscured license plates in New York City went into effect on Wednesday.
MTA, Trump Admin Reach Congestion Pricing Agreement That Would Keep Tolls in Place Until the Fall
Congestion pricing will likely remain in the heart of Manhattan until the fall under an agreement struck between the Trump administration and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority — before a federal judge then ultimately decides the controversial toll’s fate, according to court documents.
Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein Introduces Legislation to Halt Sanitation Ticket Barrage During Shabbos
New York State Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein introduced legislation at the State Legislature that would amend a discriminatory NYC Department of Sanitation regulation that unfairly penalizes New York City’s Jewish community.
New York City Jews Targeted for Most Hate Crimes in March, NYPD Stats Show
Jews in New York City were victims of more hate crimes in March than any other group even as crime across the Five Boroughs fell to “historic” lows, according to statistics issued by the New York City Police Department (NYPD) on Thursday.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Dropping Out of Democratic Primary, Will Seek Re-election as Independent
Eric Adams announced Thursday that he will not seek the Democratic nomination for mayor — instead pushing all his chips in on a longshot run as an independent candidate.
MTA Unveils New Subway Map for First Time in 50 Years
A new subway map started appearing on digital screens around the system in the Fall. The MTA says the new map design is easier to read at a glance.
Credit: Reuvain Bochardt/Hamodia.com
Mayor Eric Adams Federal Bribery Case Dismissed
In a letter filed Wednesday, Judge Dale Ho ordered the case dropped with prejudice, meaning the government cannot bring these charges against Adams again in the future.
DSNY No Longer Giving Out Free Compost Bins in New York City
If you waited to get a compost bin for free, the Department of Sanitation is no longer giving them out, according to 311.
Minimum Pay Will Increase for NYC Delivery Workers
Starting April 1, all app-based restaurant delivery workers will earn $21.44 per hour before tips. It’s the last of a multi-phase wage floor increase bringing delivery workers’ hourly rate to $19.96, plus a 7.41% inflation adjustment.
NY State Court of Appeals Overturns NYC Law Permitting Noncitizens to Vote Locally
The highest court in New York State has struck down a New York City law which, if it had gone into effect, would have allowed noncitizens to vote in municipal elections.
MTA to Stop Selling MetroCards by the End of the Year
Get ready for the final swipe, MetroCards have a new official end date, according to MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber.
NYC DOT Reduces Speed Limits In New ‘Regional Slow Zones’ Across The City
New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez today announced the city will implement Regional Slow Zones in the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island, after launching the first Regional Slow Zone in Manhattan late last year.
New License Plate Rules Go Into Effect Soon in NYC
New rules go into effect next month to help city officials crack down on ghost cars, which have fake or obscured license plates to avoid enforcement.
Submit a Story
