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10 New Yorkers Have Died in The Cold Since This Weekend

10 New Yorkers Have Died in The Cold Since This Weekend

"We don't know yet if every case will be ruled hypothermia, but we need every New Yorker to be on alert, looking out for their neighbors," New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on Tuesday.
Fake Doctor Indicted in Brooklyn for Botched Brazilian Butt Lift

Fake Doctor Indicted in Brooklyn for Botched Brazilian Butt Lift

A woman posing as a doctor was indicted for performing an illegal Brazilian butt lift in a Sheepshead Bay salon that left a 46-year-old woman with life-threatening injuries.
Future of Affordable Housing at Brooklyn's Atlantic Yards Tied to Public Incentives

Future of Affordable Housing at Brooklyn's Atlantic Yards Tied to Public Incentives

At a virtual Atlantic Yards workshop, development officials said affordable units would target Brooklynites earning 40% to 130% of area median income, with the number of deeply affordable units depending on available city and state support.
NYC Reaches Settlement With A&E Real Estate Over Unsafe Conditions

NYC Reaches Settlement With A&E Real Estate Over Unsafe Conditions

New York City announces a $2.1 million settlement with A&E Real Estate requiring repairs to thousands of violations and banning tenant harassment across 14 buildings in Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens.
New York City Bans Hidden Hotel Fees

New York City Bans Hidden Hotel Fees

Hotels must stop hiding mandatory charges in “destination,” “resort,” or “hospitality” fees under a new rule.
NYC Faces $2.2B Budget Shortfall in FY2026

NYC Faces $2.2B Budget Shortfall in FY2026

New York City Comptroller Mark Levine warns of a $2.2 billion budget shortfall in FY2026 and a projected $10.4 billion gap in FY2027, the largest late-year deficit since the Great Recession.
Storm Watch: A Mix of Extreme Cold And Snow in NYC

Storm Watch: A Mix of Extreme Cold And Snow in NYC

The temperature in New York City is not expected to go above 19 degrees Fahrenheit on Saturday, while residents can expect anywhere from 8 to 12 inches of snow on Sunday.
Brooklyn Warehouse Catches on Fire

Brooklyn Warehouse Catches on Fire

A warehouse in Red Hook caught on fire Wednesday, destroying many stored goods owned by private companies.
Top 2 Worst NYC Landlords Work For The Same Company

Top 2 Worst NYC Landlords Work For The Same Company

New York City Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams releases his "Worst Landlord List," and the top two names work for A&E Real Estate Holdings.
Former Brooklyn Superintendent Files Lawsuit Against DOE

Former Brooklyn Superintendent Files Lawsuit Against DOE

The lawsuit filed by Brendan Mims alleges that former Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos and Danika Rux, the deputy chancellor of school leadership for New York City Public Schools, conspired to have him fired because of his gender, offered him a demotion with reduced pay, and failed to provide a clear explanation for his removal.