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968 storiesnewest firstlatest September 17, 2026page 23 of 49
The city’s emergency alert system added about 177,000 new subscribers in Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s first six months, driven by severe weather events and the mayor’s social‑media promotion, according to the September 17 management report.
Comptroller Mark Levine announced a $300 million investment by New York City pension funds into affordable‑housing projects, aiming to alleviate the city’s severe apartment shortage.
A woman was found dead inside a trash can on a Brooklyn beach shoreline on September 16, leading the NYPD to open a homicide investigation. Police are reviewing evidence and seeking information as the case remains ongoing.
New York City is preparing for traffic disruptions, protests, and increased security as the UN General Assembly meets from September 21-27, 2026, following its usual annual protocols.
The NYC Department of Investigation reported that former Mayor Eric Adams used a special rule to let senior NYPD officers retain pension benefits after moving to non‑pension‑eligible jobs. The finding highlights a procedural loophole in the city’s pension system.
Exterior grime is building up on L line subway cars as the MTA repairs a broken train‑washing system, part of a broader rehabilitation program. The MTA spokesperson confirmed the issue and said crews are working to restore full cleaning capability.
The New York City Council has filed a response seeking dismissal of a mayoral lawsuit that aims to stop a bill providing one‑time bonuses to public‑school paraprofessionals, arguing the workers’ low pay warrants the extra compensation.
Carriage horse owners have sued New York City and the Central Park Conservancy, demanding removal of a poisonous shrub after their horse, Deniz, died from ingesting it in Central Park.
City officials approved a $2.2 billion merger that will bring Maimonides Medical Center into New York City’s public hospital system, providing a financial lifeline for the struggling Brooklyn hospital. The integration aims to stabilize the hospital’s finances and preserve its services for local residents.
A kitten stolen from a Park Slope bodega was returned to its owner on September 15, 2026, and the alleged thief, Imad Innab, was arrested by the NYPD, prompting celebration among local residents.
NYC raised the snow shoveler wage to $30 per hour, moved registration to the fall and added a paid orientation to attract more workers after a historic February 2026 blizzard.
The NYC Department of Education has limited YouTube access on school‑issued devices as of September 15, 2026, following councilmembers Shekar Krishnan and Eric Dinowitz’s request to curb student screen time.
Chancellor Kamar Samuels is reviewing proposals to serve about 30,000 students in low‑enrollment New York City schools for the 2026‑2027 year, aiming to address the rise of small schools through consolidation or support measures.
New York City announced a joint initiative to fund alternatives to juvenile incarceration and renovate detention centers, aiming to reduce overcrowding and improve conditions after criticism of existing facilities.
An unnamed woman in emotional distress disrupted a Metro-North train near Grand Central Terminal on September 16, causing a service delay, highlighting how passenger incidents can affect commuter rail schedules.
New York City has started installing robotic public toilets that enforce a ten‑minute usage limit as the first phase of a citywide effort to modernize bathroom facilities.
Two people were stabbed at SUNY Westchester Community College’s student center on September 16, 2026; police have detained both suspects and one victim remains in critical condition.
AccuWeather warns that a short‑term rise in humidity will make the Tri‑State area feel like summer on September 16, bringing scattered showers that will subside with drier air on Friday.
Bronx leaders and community organizers held a rally at the Yankee Stadium ferry dock on September 16, 2026, urging the city to open the dock for regular public use and to increase funding for waterfront transit. The event highlighted the dock’s current limited role serving only game attendees and the borough’s broader lack of water‑based transportation options.
New York City is testing a green‑roof rain garden on a Brooklyn bus shelter to assess its potential for citywide deployment as a storm‑water management and beautification tool.
