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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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James Ramsay
Bask in the sunshine of NYC’s mild and sunny Labor Day weekend weather
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Brittany Kriegstein
NJ corruption office that went up against George Norcross and lost will be dismantled
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Michael Sol Warren
Women gather at Gloria Steinem’s Upper East Side home to lay flowers, pay respects
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Catalina Gonella
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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
Here’s what NYC's median rent of $4,200 gets you in each borough
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David Brand
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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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James Ramsay
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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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