Minimum Wage Increase Starts January 1st In NYC
Starting Jan. 1, the minimum wage in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester, will increase to $16.50 per hour.
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Weather Alert Issued For NYC As City Expects High Winds and Heavy Rain
The New York City Emergency Management Department (NYCEM) today issued a weather alert ahead of high winds, heavy rain, and thunderstorms tomorrow, Wednesday, December 11. The National Weather Service (NWS) has also issued a citywide Wind Advisory in effect from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. tomorrow.
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Mayor Adams Lifts Flame and Firework Ban Amid Reduced Fire Risk, Urges New Yorkers to Continue Conserving Water
Starting Monday, December 9, 2024, the previous ban barring New Yorkers to grill in New York City parks is lifted, and any permit holder who previously requested to have fireworks displays or open flames can work with the relevant city agency to update their permit.
NYC Congestion Pricing Plan Gets Final Administrative Approval
The Federal Highway Administration has accepted the final plan for congestion pricing in New York City, including the phased-in cost structure.
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NYC Declares Drought Warning as Lack of Rain and Dry Conditions Persist
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Environmental Protection today elevated the citywide drought watch to a drought warning, and paused the final phase of DEP’s largest ever infrastructure repair project.
Congestion Pricing Back On? Hochul Unveils New Plan With a 40% Price Reduction
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a plan to begin implementing congestion pricing in New York City by early January.
The MTA’s Reduced-Fare Program, For Disabled and Those Over 65
Did you know that the MTA has a Reduced Fare Program for people who are 65 or older or riders who have qualifying disabilities? If you didn’t, now you do.
JFA Update: Trash Rules in Effect for New York City
New trash regulations have been introduced across New York City, requiring residents to change how they handle waste. Starting Tuesday, November 12, buildings with nine or fewer residential units must place trash in bins with secure lids.
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Mayor Adams Bans Grilling in Parks, Reminds New Yorkers to Take Additional Precautions and Conserve Water Amidst Elevated Fire Risk and Historic Drought
Following a two-alarm forest fire in Prospect Park last night and continued wildfires in New Jersey today, New York City Mayor Eric Adams took additional measures to mitigate increased fire risk amidst a historic streak of dry weather in New York City.
NYC Trash Bin Rules Start Next Week
Starting Tuesday, New Yorkers living in single-family homes or 9-unit buildings will be required to put their garbage bags in bins, according to the Department of Sanitation. The container must be 55 gallons or less.
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Drought Watch Declared in NYC as October Sees Record Dry Spell
New York City is under a drought watch as October experienced the second-longest dry spell in the city’s recorded history, Mayor Eric Adams announced Saturday.
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NYC Marathon Returning This Sunday, Expect Traffic and Street Closures
The marathon is held on Sunday, Nov. 3. The first set of runners will take off at 8 a.m. and waves of runners will start their races at staggered start times through 11:30 a.m.
Anti-Israel, Anti-NYPD, and Anti-Mayor Ads on NYC Subway Lines Were Placed Illegally
The NYC subway this week was infested with “illegal socialist” ads denouncing the Mayor of NYC Eric Adams, Israel, and the NYPD at the same time. According to the MTA, these are not MTA endorsed ads and were placed illegally.
Step In The Right Direction? Jaywalking Legalized in NYC
City Council introduced the bill to legalize jaywalking on Feb. 28. After many months, the bill was approved and sent to Mayor Eric Adams on Sept. 26.
Mivtzoim at the Marathon To Return to The New York City Marathon November 3rd
About two million people come out throughout the day to watch and cheer the runners. Having run it three times I know that there are many Jews among the spectators. It’s a great opportunity for Mivtzah Tefillin and Neshek.
Red Light Cameras Coming to 450 New NYC Intersections
Some 450 New York City intersections could get new red light cameras thanks to legislation recently signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Speed Limit Lowered to 20mph On Prospect Park West as Sammy’s Law Rollout Begins
New York City on Wednesday lowered the speed limit to 20 miles per hour on Prospect Park West in Brooklyn, where 12-year-old Sammy Cohen Eckstein was fatally hit by a car 11 years ago.
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