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'Substantial risk of death': Feds order MTA to improve safety standards for NYC subway
Scene of collision and derailment north of 96 St on the 1 line on Thursday, Jan 4, 2024. A set of directives from the Federal Transit Administration noted a troubling rise in “near-miss” events last year where MTA workers and riders were close to being struck by subway trains. [ more › ]
Fake websites are turning an NYC political race real ugly
City Councilmember Justin Brannan, left, and Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar, right, are running for comptroller. Parody sites mocking two candidates for NYC comptroller have surfaced in a primary that is more than 10 months away. [ more › ]
Scaffolding costs Manhattan businesses thousands of dollars in monthly revenue, NYC says
A building wrapped in scaffolding in New York City Restaurants and bars bore the brunt of the losses, according to a study from the city that used Mastercard data. [ more › ]
Nassau County executive signs protest mask ban, urges state and city to follow suit
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signs a bill that bans face coverings in public. The law prohibits groups from wearing masks to conceal identities during protests, sparking debate amid ongoing tensions. [ more › ]
Newark police shot man in struggle over possibly stolen car, NJ attorney general says
A Newark police vehicle, in 2023. Newark officers shot a man behind the wheel of a reportedly stolen vehicle after struggling with him Monday night, authorities said. The man was in critical condition on Tuesday, according to the New Jersey attorney general's and Newark mayor's offices. [ more › ]
Extra Extra: Restaurants want you to hurry up and leave
Because the reservation explicitly states you have a 90-minute time limit, here are your afternoon links: Water on Mars, hot fudge sundae water on Earth, checking in on the neglected NYMag cat and more. [ more › ]
Early Addition: Manhattan's elite ant species is expanding its sphere of influence
Because the ManhattAnt is simply a superior ant, here are your early links: Falun Gong also expanding its sphere of influence, Getir sued for back rent for its ghost grocers, "Cornelia Street" signs sold out and more. [ more › ]
NYPD deploys 100 more officers in Central Park following robbery spike
New York Police Department (NYPD) officers patrol in Central Park on July 8, 2016. New Yorkers have reported 30 robberies in the park so far this year, up from 10 this time last year, according to police data. [ more › ]
NYPD investigating potential murder-suicide on SI that family says followed years of turmoil
The home on Amador Street and Amity Place in Graniteville, Staten Island, where police say two people died this week. The great-aunt of a man who died in the incident say he was under a lot of pressure to take care of his family. [ more › ]
Extra Extra: A little bit of Canadian wildfire haze is back
The Brooklyn Bridge Because meteorologists don't expect the smoke to meaningfully harm our air quality, here are your afternoon links: Don't build parks with metal slides and no shade, a parking lot full of driverless cars honking at each other, veneers made to look like slightly imperfect teeth and more. [ more › ]
NYC-Dublin Portal is going away Sept. 2 — but not for long, creator says
The New York-Dublin portal is seen in Manhattan this summer. It's leaving its current location Sept. 2, but the creator says he's working on a permanent home. The art installation's founder says that although he's not yet certain about a new location, possibilities are in the works. [ more › ]
Felony assaults rising in NYC even as other violent crime drops, report finds
Felony assaults have been rising in NYC since 2020, even though other violent crimes have been on the decline, according to a new report. Researchers said they're trying to understand the trend, and who's affected most. [ more › ]
See where NYC’s hottest bus stops are, according to NASA and transit advocates
2nd Avenue bus stop and ticket vending machines seen near 86th Street in Manhattan A new report reveals where New Yorkers wait for buses in potentially hazardous temperatures. [ more › ]
New York state judge throws Robert F. Kennedy Jr. off presidential ballot
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at the Libertarian National Convention on May 24, 2024. The judge ruled that the Westchester County address Kennedy claims as his official residence is a "sham," a decision that could have significant implications for his presidential campaign. [ more › ]
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