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Historically Black St. Stephen's Episcopal in Queens set to close nearly 125-year history

The church’s transition is part of a broad wave of change sweeping the Jamaica neighborhood.

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Willow Higgins

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Historically Black St. Stephen's Episcopal in Queens set to close nearly 125-year history

The church’s transition is part of a broad wave of change sweeping the Jamaica neighborhood.

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Willow Higgins

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Crown Heights residents fume over new barricades ahead of West Indian Day Parade

Residents also say elderly and disabled neighbors can’t be dropped off near their front doors and they’re fearful emergency responders can’t easily access apartment buildings and fire hydrants.

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Ben Feuerherd

Published Sep 4, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. ET



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Bask in the sunshine of NYC’s mild and sunny Labor Day weekend weather

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NJ corruption office that went up against George Norcross and lost will be dismantled

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Women gather at Gloria Steinem’s Upper East Side home to lay flowers, pay respects

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How to get around as J'Ouvert, West Indian American Day parade take over Brooklyn

It's one of the largest cultural celebrations of the year in New York City.

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Catalina Gonella

Published Sep 3, 2026

Modified Sep 3, 2026


$6 billion power line from Canada to NYC flowing below capacity, experts say

Gov. Kathy Hochul called the Champlain Hudson Power Express a “game changer” that could meet 20% of New York City’s energy needs.

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Rosemary Misdary

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$6 billion power line from Canada to NYC flowing below capacity, experts say

Gov. Kathy Hochul called the Champlain Hudson Power Express a “game changer” that could meet 20% of New York City’s energy needs.

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Rosemary Misdary


NYPD data shows decline in summer crime, as perceptions of safety shift

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Brittany Kriegstein

Brooklyn election boss changes party’s election rules to stay in power

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Brigid Bergin

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MTA electrical substations lack proper maintenance, watchdog says

The inspector general report came in response to a major electrical failure in 2024.

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Ramsey Khalifeh


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$6 billion power line from Canada to NYC flowing below capacity, experts say

Gov. Kathy Hochul called the Champlain Hudson Power Express a “game changer” that could meet 20% of New York City’s energy needs.

By

Rosemary Misdary


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NYPD data shows decline in summer crime, as perceptions of safety shift

Shooting and murders are down, but other incidents like hate crimes and those involving alleged felony assault reoffenders persist.

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Brittany Kriegstein


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Trump again blocks $252M of blizzard relief funds for NY, NJ

Governors of both states say the president is politicizing disaster relief.

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Michael Sol Warren


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Brooklyn election boss changes party’s election rules to stay in power

One of the leaders of the Brooklyn Democratic Party, Frank Seddio, is facing scrutiny for the changes because he also happens to be an election commissioner tasked with holding up the foundation of democracy in the borough.

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Brigid Bergin



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Here’s what NYC's median rent of $4,200 gets you in each borough

A shoebox in Chelsea, a luxe apartment in Riverdale and five (!) bedrooms on Staten Island.

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David Brand

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How to get around as J'Ouvert, West Indian American Day parade take over Brooklyn

It's one of the largest cultural celebrations of the year in New York City.

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Catalina Gonella


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Early Addition: Bodysurfing with the jellyfish in the Rockaways

Because they're about to hold a bodysurfing competition during stinging season, here are your early links: Rich people getting richer, Labor Day travel plans, personal pizzas and more.

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James Ramsay


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Gloria Steinem, feminist icon and longtime Upper East Side resident, has died at 92

In later years, the activist was known to host talking circles from her brownstone.

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Brittany Kriegstein


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Manhattan declares Dolly Parton Appreciation Day for Sept. 25

The date is a nod to Parton’s “9 to 5” and is NYC's latest tribute to the country music legend.

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Giulia Heyward


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