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A video of an NYPD officer ticketing a man before restraining him led Councilmember Chris Banks to propose a ban on spitting tickets. The move follows community protests and public outcry over the arrest.
Westchester County is creating a flood‑mitigation plan for Mamaroneck Avenue, led by the county executive, in response to recent severe‑weather flooding.
The oversight board found that lax supervision contributed to four inmate deaths at Rikers Island, noting a pattern of inadequate oversight.
‘The Scout’ documentary explores how NYC location scouts are hired to tour private homes for film and TV projects, highlighting the need for permission to access residences.
The MTA cautioned that 50‑mph winds this weekend may drop branches onto tracks, risking delays to rail, subway and paratransit service, with crews ready to clear debris.
A tree fell onto a car in Brooklyn amid strong winds from an approaching nor'easter, prompting transit officials to warn of heightened wind risks to the system.
A nor'easter hit New York City on September 26, 2026, delivering strong winds and a coastal flooding threat.
Three men were seen exiting a sewer pipe on Bay Ridge Parkway and 17th Avenue in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, at 4:34 a.m. on September 25, 2026, according to the NYPD.
The city selected GFP Real Estate to redevelop 100 Gold Street, proposing nearly 4,000 new homes with 25% permanently affordable, now entering public review.
The city’s oversight board found that lax supervision contributed to four deaths at Rikers Island, highlighting supervision failures in the jail.
City council members introduced a bill on September 24 to pilot low‑traffic neighborhoods in parts of New York City, aiming to improve street safety after recent fatal crashes.
The No. 2 subway line restarted service on September 26 with delays after a fire at its Bronx terminal station, operating at reduced speed.
The City Council unveiled a September 25 rezoning plan for Staten Island’s North Shore that includes two 14‑story waterfront apartments, aiming to shift the area from industrial to higher‑density residential use.
Storm warnings led to the cancellation of the Global Citizen and All Things Go festivals in NYC due to forecasted high winds and rain.
The documentary "The Scout" looks at how location scouts operate in New York City, finding and securing sites for film productions, often inside private homes.
Councilmember Chris Banks introduced a bill to ban NYPD spitting tickets after a video showed an officer ticketing a man before restraining him, prompting public outcry and criticism of the practice.
New York will hold a free fishing day on September 26, 2026, allowing all anglers to fish without fees statewide in celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Day, aiming to boost outdoor recreation for residents and visitors.
Tinney’s Tavern and Blessings Family Restaurant were highlighted in a Good Spirits segment on Capital Region Lifestyle for their menu items and signature cocktails, showcasing them as local favorites in Saratoga Springs.
The Sasquatch Festival’s 10th anniversary in Whitehall attracted thousands, featuring music and arts under organizer Cheryl Putorti, reinforcing its regional cultural significance.
Governor Kathy Hochul proclaimed September 25, 2026 as Dolly Parton Day in New York, honoring the late singer and philanthropist with a statewide cultural recognition.
