Hudson River Crossing Tolls to Rise 25 Percent
NY Post
Crossing the Hudson will soon take a bigger toll on commuters who are already struggling with skyrocketing gas prices.
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Eber’s Tishrei Liquor and Wine Sale
Heat Wave to Hit NYC Area over Shavuos
Wall Street Journal
The second heat wave of 2011 will get cranking, with temperatures nearing 90 degrees and likely staying there for the rest of the week.
NY Times
When New Yorkers head underground, they cannot always be sure of what awaits them. The city’s subway system can be mysterious, with daily delays resulting from minor emergencies, track work and other events in the tunnels that riders know they will never truly understand.
NYC to Use Phone Data to Track Public Services
NY Times
When New Yorkers head underground, they cannot always be sure of what awaits them. The city’s subway system can be mysterious, with daily delays resulting from minor emergencies, track work and other events in the tunnels that riders know they will never truly understand.
Crain's NY
The chief executives of three ailing Brooklyn hospitals are finalizing a de facto merger proposal that they expect to submit to state officials as early as this week. Their plan, which calls for a “northern Brooklyn health care alliance,” could include a major restructuring, closure or repurposing of at least one of the hospitals.
Half of Brooklyn’s Hospitals on Life Support
Crain’s NY
The chief executives of three ailing Brooklyn hospitals are finalizing a de facto merger proposal that they expect to submit to state officials as early as this week. Their plan, which calls for a “northern Brooklyn health care alliance,” could include a major restructuring, closure or repurposing of at least one of the hospitals.
My Fox NY
Suing Machine: Zoltan Hirsch files lawsuits at a rate of one a day against businesses that he says aren't handicapped accessible.
Zoltan Hirsch, a double amputee in a wheelchair, has claimed he is trying to make New York City more handicapped accessible, one lawsuit at a time, but some wonder whether Hirsch — who files suits at the rate of about one a day — is a crusader or con man, the New York Post reported Sunday.
Amputee Embarks on Suing Spree
My Fox NY
Suing Machine: Zoltan Hirsch files lawsuits at a rate of one a day against businesses that he says aren’t handicapped accessible.
Zoltan Hirsch, a double amputee in a wheelchair, has claimed he is trying to make New York City more handicapped accessible, one lawsuit at a time, but some wonder whether Hirsch — who files suits at the rate of about one a day — is a crusader or con man, the New York Post reported Sunday.
Proposed NYC Bill Would Require Food & Gas Sellers to Be Blackout Ready
NY1
Grocery stores and gas stations could soon be shelling out sacks of cash on electrical upgrades.
Bloomberg Will Not Run Again for Mayor – or Anything Else
My Fox NY
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Wednesday he will not run for president or seek a fourth term at the helm of the US’s most populous city.
NY Times
Between 2001 and 2007, nine children died falling from windows, according to a report the Health Department issued in 2009. An audit by the New York City comptroller’s office has found deficiencies in the city’s window-guard enforcement program, which prevents children from falling through open windows.
City Is to Blame on Enforcement of Window Guards
NY Times
Between 2001 and 2007, nine children died falling from windows, according to a report the Health Department issued in 2009. An audit by the New York City comptroller’s office has found deficiencies in the city’s window-guard enforcement program, which prevents children from falling through open windows.
JTA
Sarah Palin visited New York tourist spots sporting a large Star of David around her neck.
Palin Sports Star of David During NYC Visit
JTA
Sarah Palin visited New York tourist spots sporting a large Star of David around her neck.
NY Daily News
Nearly three years after 5-year-old, Jacob Neuman A”H died trying to escape from a stalled housing project elevator, whistleblowing city inspectors say they’re being told to fake reports and take safety shortcuts.
NYC Elevator Inspectors Pressured to Fake Reports
NY Daily News
Nearly three years after 5-year-old, Jacob Neuman A”H died trying to escape from a stalled housing project elevator, whistleblowing city inspectors say they’re being told to fake reports and take safety shortcuts.
NYC Going After Vehicle Registrations for “Deadbeats Who Refuse to Pay Their Parking Tickets”
NY Daily News
When “deadbeats refuse to pay their parking tickets, towing and booting aren’t enough,” city officials say. Now they’re going after vehicle registrations.
Tornado Watch: NYC, Philly, Boston Included in Alert
A system of strong storms is headed straight for the northeastern United States, prompting a National Weather Service alert for a tornado watch for a wide area until 8 p.m. Eastern Time tonight.
Bill Introduced to Require English for NYC Shop Signs
AP
Concerned with the proliferation of foreign shop signs, two New York City lawmakers are sponsoring a bill that would require that store names and addresses be in English.
NY Times
A man who was dangling from the Brooklyn Bridge was pulled to safety by police officers Sunday afternoon as scores of people watched from the pedestrian walkway, from the street below and from cars on the bridge that had been halted during the rescue.
Daring Brooklyn Bridge Rescue Captured on Video
NY Times
A man who was dangling from the Brooklyn Bridge was pulled to safety by police officers Sunday afternoon as scores of people watched from the pedestrian walkway, from the street below and from cars on the bridge that had been halted during the rescue.
NY Daily News
A recent spate of murders in the city combined with a shrinking police force has some officials and residents fearing bloody months ahead.
Many Fear Crime-Ridden Summer After Deadly Memorial Day Weekend Violence
NY Daily News
A recent spate of murders in the city combined with a shrinking police force has some officials and residents fearing bloody months ahead.
UPI
The New York legislature says it will take up the issue of New York City’s rent control law as the current three-year law is set to expire.
Lawmakers Clash over Extending Rent Control Law
UPI
The New York legislature says it will take up the issue of New York City’s rent control law as the current three-year law is set to expire.
Just a Reminder: Be Careful!
NY Post
Jonathan Lynn says he broke his arm freeing himself from a moving train’s door.
He tried to catch the train, but the train caught him — and nearly took him on his last ride ever.
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