New York City Department of Transportation released a list of Gridlock Alert Days through the end of the year, including the week of United Nations General Assembly, September 18th to September 22nd.
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.
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.
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.
The New York City Emergency Management Department today issued a travel advisory for Sunday, July 16, as heavy rain and flash floods are expected.
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.
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.
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 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.
The Rent Guidelines Board approved rent increases for New York City’s roughly one million rent-stabilized apartments.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
