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MTA train yards are in such bad shape plants are growing out of the roof, watchdog says
In some cases, the damage was “clearly not recent."
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Stephen Nessen
Published Oct 19, 2026 at 5:22 p.m. ET
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High-ranking NYC officials to testify in ex-buildings boss Eric Ulrich's corruption trial
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David Brand
Where are the cheapest drinks in NYC? A new report details the city's average prices.
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Hannah Frishberg
The Knicks are NBA champions. Now they have to start dressing the part.
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Sonia Rao
Mamdani launches new team to help NYers keep SNAP, Medicaid benefits
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Caroline Lewis
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Being reigning champions is weird for Knicks fans, but we could get used to this.
Seeing high hopes dashed had become so routine, it was part of our identity. This year feels different.
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Catalina Gonella
Published Oct 17, 2026
Have you seen this Yorkie? NYPD looking for adorable pup dognapped from her Queens home
Suspects were driving a Subaru Forester, police said.
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Have you seen this Yorkie? NYPD looking for adorable pup dognapped from her Queens home
Suspects were driving a Subaru Forester, police said.
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Ryan Kost
Deer are all over New Jersey roads looking for sex, state officials warn
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Rosemary Misdary
Will Barnes and Noble in the East Village spell doom for smaller shops? It's complicated.
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Sonia Rao
Tompkins Square Park is getting a makeover. Some say it's too much.
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Willow Higgins
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Riders at 53rd St. station where man was fatally shot say they worry about gun violence
A 26-year-old died after being shot on the platform at the Midtown station. Commuters are rattled.
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Ramsey Khalifeh
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These are the NYC neighborhoods that will get free 2-K next fall
All of Staten Island and the Bronx will be eligible for seats.
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Karen Yi
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Early Addition: Get to know Wanda, the donkey in the Met's 'La Bohème'
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Eric Adams' NYC buildings boss Eric Ulrich heads to trial, 3 years after arrest
Ulrich, a former city councilmember, is accused of trading access and favors for cash and bribes. He was the first aide to Mayor Adams charged with public corruption.
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David Brand
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Samantha Max
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Need help with mental health or addiction services? NYC has a new tool.
In surveys, many who say they want want help state they don't know where to start.
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Caroline Lewis
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NYC sues personal injury law firm accused of bogus trip-and-fall claims
City attorneys allege the firm said its clients were injured by defective city streets or sidewalks when in reality they were hit by cars or banged up in fights.
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Walter Wuthmann
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NYC Council to consider earlier Legionella reporting after deadly outbreaks
A bill facing a hearing Monday would require cooling tower owners to notify city health officials when bacteria levels reach a much lower threshold.
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Catalina Gonella
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Staten Island fire injures 2, but spares historic 'Godfather' church
Dozens of firefighters responded to the blaze, which started in a vacant warehouse. It was contained within three hours.
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Giulia Heyward
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Bail reform remains major issue in NY governor's race, 7 years after it became law
Repeat offenders are a big talking point in the governor's race.
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Gino Fanelli
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NYPD identifies Bronx man, 26, killed in Midtown subway shooting
Police are still searching for the gunman, who fled the station Saturday afternoon.
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Ryan Kost
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Elizabeth Kim
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Phil Corso
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