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October 9, 2026
ICE Shooting in New York: What We Know
A 28-year-old man was shot by a federal immigration agent in New York City on Thursday. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said agents were “terrorizing our city.”
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September 30, 2026
As E-Bikes and Scooters Surge on New York Streets, So Do Fatal Crashes
More than two dozen people have died in crashes involving electric bikes and scooters in New York City this year. Officials are moving to address a growing safety crisis.
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September 8, 2026
Don’t Have an Official N.Y.C. Trash Bin? Now It’ll Cost You.
Residential buildings with fewer than 10 units are required to put out their trash in official “NYC Bins” as part of the city’s efforts to deter rats. Owners who don’t comply will be fined.
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August 24, 2026
Opponents Sue to Stop Mamdani’s City-Owned Grocery Store Plan
A business group filed a lawsuit to stop New York City’s plan to open the five grocery stores, a campaign promise of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s, arguing that it would hurt smaller stores.
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August 13, 2026
New Yorkers Who Lost Insurance After Trump Cuts Face Hard Choices
New York State’s generous health plan for working-class people was hit hard by federal funding cuts. More than 400,000 people are now looking for new coverage or living without it.
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August 4, 2026
The New York City Parking Sticker of Shame Is Back
After 14 years, the city has returned to slapping bright stickers on cars that do not move for street sweepers.
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August 4, 2026
What to Know About Legal and Illegal E-Bikes in New York
After a series of fatal crashes, often involving illegal devices, officials in New York City are weighing new rules for electric vehicles.
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July 21, 2026
The World Cup in New York and New Jersey, by the Numbers
The World Cup brought hordes of soccer fans to town, and locals flocked to watch parties. But did the games deliver on promises of an economic boon?
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