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New York City is contending with a major heat wave this week. Officials activated cooling centers and deployed 15 cooling outreach vans, and urged residents to take precautions. A separate executive order expands heat protections for about 1.4 million outdoor workers, including street vendors, delivery workers and construction crews.
ABC7 New YorkOn housing and money matters, the Rent Guidelines Board voted a one-year freeze on rents in rent-stabilized apartments, affecting hundreds of thousands of homes. The mayor and City Council reached a handshake budget deal at the deadline, a $126 billion plan that expands housing vouchers and discounted transit fares.
City & State New YorkIn accountability news, federal prosecutors charged Frank Carone, a chief of staff to a former mayor, and three others over an alleged bribery scheme tied to a Queens hotel shelter contract.
The Epoch TimesOn transport and services, the DOT began construction on permanent upgrades to Manhattan's Avenue B Open Street, and the Council advanced consumer protection, child care and immigration-related signage measures. Coverage here leans toward heat, budgets and housing, with other areas thin.
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A judge has paused New York City's controversial pied-à-terre tax after homeowners sued the city. The court ruled that the city must prove why a homeowner should pay the tax, rather than putting the onus on owners to prove exemption. This applies to second homes valued between $1 million and more than $5 million.
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A Staten Island judge ordered the city to restart its process for determining who must pay the pied-à-terre tax, finding that homeowners were harmed by how the surcharge was administered. The ruling does not challenge the tax's legality itself. A spokesman for Mamdani stated the city will appeal this decision.
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A lawsuit has challenged Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax rollout. The suit alleges constitutional violations, arguing the tax discriminates against out-of-state owners and burdens interstate commerce. This follows Staten Island homeowners winning a challenge against the tax earlier this summer.
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Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized the current immigration policy and ICE operations. She stated that ICE uses artificial intelligence and facial recognition technology to track people regardless of their legal status. Ocasio-Cortez said she will make a decision after the November midterms regarding her future political ambitions.
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Governor Kathy Hochul's re-election campaign and the New York State Democratic Party have over $33 million combined in cash. The fundraising success was bolstered by 17,800 individual donors across all 62 counties. Mayor Zohran Mamdani has also signaled his support for Governor Hochul.
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India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar addressed Asia Society on September 28, 2026, discussing the changing world and India's policies regarding the US and other major powers. Following his speech, he participated in an hour-long Q and A with Daniel Russel of the Asia Society Policy Institute.
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The New York City Council subpoenaed SpaceXAI to testify at an AI safety hearing on October 5th. Major firms like Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and Meta agreed to appear under oath. The investigation aims to assess risks to public safety and cybersecurity.
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Former prosecutor Jack Smith appeared before the U.S. Senate Judicial Committee to defend his investigations into Donald Trump regarding election interference and classified documents. Smith stated his decisions were based on exhaustive evidence, asserting that Trump committed serious crimes against the nation.
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The New York City Council will hear sworn testimony from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and Meta regarding the potential dangers of artificial intelligence. The session aims to establish regulations by gathering expert input on mitigating risks posed by rapidly developing AI technologies.
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A recent SNL sketch spoofed the friendship between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Donald Trump. The comedy highlighted their Queens backgrounds and a plan to build housing at Sunnyside Yard. Mamdani later commented that giving the focus on building 12,000 homes a national audience was something to celebrate.
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Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn is stepping away as the leader of the Brooklyn Democratic Party. She stated it was time to "pass the baton" to a new leader. Her departure comes amid a contentious battle for the party's future.
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Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn is stepping away from leading the Brooklyn Democratic Party amidst a contentious battle for the party's future. Her departure follows reformers winning a majority of district leader seats in June primaries. The chair election is slated to take place Tuesday night.
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Heavily armed federal agents were reported in Jackson Heights and allegedly detained a woman who had recently moved into the neighborhood. The incident drew a reaction from local residents.
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