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Early Addition: City bill sets up fight with Amazon
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Published Aug 10, 2026
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Good Monday morning in New York City, where the MTA plans to cool sweltering subway stations with heat capture technology.
Here’s what else is happening:
- A fight is brewing between Mayor Mamdani and Amazon over delivery workers.
- A group of New York City Ferry workers voted unanimously to join the Transport Workers Union.
- About a month after an outbreak of Legionnaires disease hit New York City, New York Gov. Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation strengthening regulations on cooling tower inspections aimed at preventing future public health hazards.
- As the WNBA celebrates its 30th season, New York Liberty CEO Keia Clarke discussed the transformation of the team and the legacy of the league.
- Looking for something to eat? There's a cheese conveyor belt in Midtown.
- New Jersey's hated school funding formula is getting an update — and it could affect your taxes.
- Who’s winning New York City’s war on rats: rodents or trash bins?
- And finally, two friends for life:
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Maddie Bristowe
Maddie Bristowe is an Associate Digital Producer for WNYC and Gothamist’s original journalism and live radio programming. She previously produced and managed multi‑platform digital content for WYPR, Baltimore’s NPR affiliate. She began her public radio career at Fordham University at WFUV.
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