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Brooklyn's Court Street Bike Lanes Survive Court Challenge

Brooklyn's Court Street Bike Lanes Survive Court Challenge

A judge dismissed the lawsuit filed by the Court Street Merchants Association that wanted the city to make the bike lanes on Court Street unprotected.
NYC to Add Hundreds of Red Light Cameras

NYC to Add Hundreds of Red Light Cameras

The Department of Transportation will activate red light cameras at 50 new intersections per week over the next five weeks.
NYC to Spend $4M to Add Public Bathrooms

NYC to Spend $4M to Add Public Bathrooms

There are currently nearly 1,000 public restrooms in New York City, roughly 70% of which are in parks. The $4 million investment will add bathrooms outside of the park system.
A House Fire Breaks Out in Brooklyn's Windsor Terrace

A House Fire Breaks Out in Brooklyn's Windsor Terrace

A fire erupted on the first floor of 105 E. 4th St. in Windsor Terrace on Monday morning. One civilian suffered minor injuries.
Julie Menin Elected Speaker of New York City Council

Julie Menin Elected Speaker of New York City Council

Manhattan City Council Member Julie Menin is the fist Jewish Council Speaker.
New York Seeks to Restrict AI Chatbots, Expand Teen Mental Health Training

New York Seeks to Restrict AI Chatbots, Expand Teen Mental Health Training

Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled new State of the State proposals to protect kids online, restrict AI chatbots and expand Teen Mental Health First Aid training statewide.
New District Leaders For Brooklyn’s 43rd And 64th Assembly Districts

New District Leaders For Brooklyn’s 43rd And 64th Assembly Districts

The Kings County Democratic County Committee voted in two new appointments in Brooklyn’s 43rd and 64th Assembly Districts.
NYC Gets New Housing Commissioner And Will Start Rental Ripoff Hearings

NYC Gets New Housing Commissioner And Will Start Rental Ripoff Hearings

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Dina Levy as commissioner of the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, and signed an executive order that will allow the city will conduct hearings across the five boroughs where New Yorkers can lodge their complaints against their landlord. 
NYC Mayor's First Press Conference With Influencers Touches on Housing, Small Business Fixes

NYC Mayor's First Press Conference With Influencers Touches on Housing, Small Business Fixes

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani hinted at creating housing for artists and cutting red tape for small business during his first press briefing, which was only open to content creators and influencers.
NYC to Gain Free Childcare For 2-Year-Olds

NYC to Gain Free Childcare For 2-Year-Olds

Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a new plan that would offer free childcare for 2-year-olds living in the five boroughs.