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City Schools Plan Cellphone Ban to Start February, Principals Say
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters New York City, the nation’s largest school system, is considering a plan to ban cellphones in its roughly 1,600 schools starting in February, according to several principals briefed on the possible policy. Schools would have to come up with their own […] The post City Schools Plan Cellphone Ban to Start February, Principals Say appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Contributions That Exceed Legal Limits Poured Into Eric Adams’ Campaign
Donors to Mayor Eric Adams’ campaigns who do business with city government routinely violate the $400 limit on donations intended to thwart corruption — and the campaign’s latest filing this week is no exception. Executives at three school bus companies with multimillion-dollar contracts, as well as a real estate developer who deals with city government, […] The post Contributions That Exceed Legal Limits Poured Into Eric Adams’ Campaign appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Councilmember Accused of Biting Cop Heralded in Bensonhurst as a Hero
This story was co-reported with Documented, an independent, non-profit newsroom dedicated to reporting with and for immigrant communities in New York City. A Chinese-language version of this story can be found on their site. Democratic Councilmember Susan Zhuang received a hero’s welcome in her Bensonhurst district Thursday afternoon, a day after she allegedly bit a […] The post Councilmember Accused of Biting Cop Heralded in Bensonhurst as a Hero appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Council Pushes Ballot Proposal Despite Charter Review Group
The City Council on Thursday submitted their “advice and consent” bill to the Board of Elections in the hopes it could appear on the November ballot — but only if the mayor’s charter review group fails to come up with a proposal of its own. Speaker Adrienne Adams was joined by multiple Council members outside […] The post Council Pushes Ballot Proposal Despite Charter Review Group appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Bronx Tenants Demand Repairs at Violation-Riddled Building
About 170 tenants at Fordham Towers in The Bronx on Wednesday called on officials to force their landlord to make immediate repairs to frequently malfunctioning elevators, leaky ceilings and broken heat and hot water systems. The building, owned by Fordham Fulton Realty Corp., has more than 500 open violations filed to the city’s Department of […] The post Bronx Tenants Demand Repairs at Violation-Riddled Building appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
What Sparked the Anti-Shelter Protest Where a Councilmember Allegedly Bit a Cop
South Brooklyn Councilmember Susan Zhuang (D-Bensonhurst) was charged with second degree assault, resisting arrest and obstruction of governmental administration after an altercation Wednesday morning during which she allegedly bit a police officer, city officials said. The incident occurred during a spontaneous protest against a planned homeless shelter in Zhuang’s district that has been the target […] The post What Sparked the Anti-Shelter Protest Where a Councilmember Allegedly Bit a Cop appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Botanic Garden Backers and Developers Face Off, Again, Over Shady Tower
The developer of a controversial proposed high-rise housing development alongside the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is making a second try at obtaining city approval — but still facing uproar, even after cutting the project down to less than half its former height. The push by Continuum Company, a development firm with bases in New York and […] The post Botanic Garden Backers and Developers Face Off, Again, Over Shady Tower appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Facials for Stone Statues: On the Job With New York’s Monuments Doctors
This story is part of Summer & THE CITY, our weekly newsletter made to help you enjoy — and survive — the hottest time in the five boroughs. Sign up here. On a muggy and overcast summer day, a team of interns and their supervisor are working in as breezy a space as you can […] The post Facials for Stone Statues: On the Job With New York’s Monuments Doctors appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Union, Public Advocate Sue MTA Over Service Cuts Linked to Congestion Pricing U-Turn
The Transport Workers Union is challenging top MTA officials in court over an alleged “shadow cut” to bus service that’s making riders endure longer wait times. A lawsuit filed Wednesday in Manhattan Supreme Court by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and TWU Local 100 leaders accuses the MTA of violating New York State Public Authorities Law […] The post Union, Public Advocate Sue MTA Over Service Cuts Linked to Congestion Pricing U-Turn appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
A Look at Tree Growth in New York as City Pines for Cooler Streets
A tree grows in Brooklyn — several, in fact, but just how fast depends on what species it is and where exactly it’s located. A study published Thursday led by researchers at Columbia University’s Barnard College dug into the speed of street tree growth over a decade-long period and found the fastest growth, borough-wise, in […] The post A Look at Tree Growth in New York as City Pines for Cooler Streets appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
IT Staffing Agency Traps Tech Workers in Their Jobs, Federal Suit Alleges
A Virginia-based IT staffing agency is accused of “trapping” its employees in their jobs and demanding payments of up to $30,000 if they leave before completing 4,000 hours of work, according to a lawsuit by the U.S. Department of Labor filed in the Eastern District of New York last week. On its website, Smoothstack promises […] The post IT Staffing Agency Traps Tech Workers in Their Jobs, Federal Suit Alleges appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
ABC No Rio, a Home for Anarchist Artists, Rises Again on the Lower East Side
Eighteen years ago, the people of ABC No Rio bought their building from the city for a dollar. A decade later, it was demolished. Now, finally, the famed Lower East Side anarcho-cultural center is breaking ground on a new building — at its original address. “If you had told us that this group of anarchist […] The post ABC No Rio, a Home for Anarchist Artists, Rises Again on the Lower East Side appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
A Meteor Burned Up 29 Miles Above Midtown Manhattan, NASA Says
A loud boom heard across parts of Brooklyn and Staten Island sparked concern and alarm Tuesday morning, leaving officials across New York and New Jersey scrambling to identify the cause. By the afternoon, NASA had confirmed a meteor traveling at around 34,000 miles per hour burned up just before noon about 29 miles above Midtown […] The post A Meteor Burned Up 29 Miles Above Midtown Manhattan, NASA Says appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Pharma Firm That Owes Millions in Opioid Settlement Wants in on Lucrative Anti-Overdose Drug Contract
The New York State Department of Health is opening up its exclusive contract for naloxone next year to other companies that make the drug — potentially including one on the hook for tens of millions of dollars in an opioid settlement. Hikma Pharmaceuticals, which is set to pay $150 million in settlement funding to six […] The post Pharma Firm That Owes Millions in Opioid Settlement Wants in on Lucrative Anti-Overdose Drug Contract appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Mayor Adams’ Reelection Campaign Raked in More Than $1 Million as Opponents Circle
Mayor Eric Adams’ campaign reported raising more than $1 million from 1,472 donors in the first half of 2024, a show of strength that outperformed his rivals in the 2025 mayoral race. Former City Comptroller Scott Stringer and State Sen. Zellnor Myrie (D-Brooklyn), who’ve both announced exploratory committees, reported raising $412,000 and $326,000 respectively. Comptroller […] The post Mayor Adams’ Reelection Campaign Raked in More Than $1 Million as Opponents Circle appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
LISTEN: The City’s Elections Are Sneaking Up Fast
The 2025 campaign just unofficially kicked off with new fundraising numbers, and NYC could be in for a wild game of musical chairs. Hosts Christina Greer and Harry Siegel discuss that and a national political moment that makes it hard for most New Yorkers to think about a primary that’s just 11 months away and […] The post LISTEN: The City’s Elections Are Sneaking Up Fast appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
What Can a Convicted Felon in New York Do When They Get Released?
This article is part of THE CITY’s Court Support series explaining the city’s legal system to New Yorkers. What else do you want to know? Write to us: ask@thecity.nyc. About 800,000 New Yorkers live with essentially partial citizenship that’s not a matter of birthright, but due to the limits placed by having a prior felony […] The post What Can a Convicted Felon in New York Do When They Get Released? appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Abandoned for 49 Years, Baruch Bathhouse to Remain Deserted as Developer Nixes Ice Rink Plan
It’s back to the drawing board for the Baruch Bathhouse. After six years of proposals and planning, the Lower East Side property will remain abandoned, as it has been for the past 49 years. Parks Department officials announced at a Manhattan Community Board 3 meeting Thursday that they would not be moving forward with a […] The post Abandoned for 49 Years, Baruch Bathhouse to Remain Deserted as Developer Nixes Ice Rink Plan appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
They Fled War in Ukraine to Make a Home in New York. Now, They Fear a Trump Presidency
When Inna Malamura and her young daughter Polina came to New York City two years ago fleeing the war in Ukraine, they shared a one-bedroom apartment with three other people in Brighton Beach. Malamura, 39, had no job, just one suitcase of clothes, spoke no English and could barely afford basic items like a cell […] The post They Fled War in Ukraine to Make a Home in New York. Now, They Fear a Trump Presidency appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Seaweed Farming and Wetlands in a Box: How Governors Island Has Become a Climate Lab
A seaweed nursery. In-sink wastewater treatment. Man-made floating marshes. Those are just some of the concepts taking physical shape in a real-world laboratory: Governors Island. Throughout the island, entrepreneurs and nonprofits are testing initiatives and products aiming to advance solutions to the climate crisis, which will have special demonstrations open to the public this weekend […] The post Seaweed Farming and Wetlands in a Box: How Governors Island Has Become a Climate Lab appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
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