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NYC Council to scrutinize snow removal plans as winter approaches
Lawmakers will review the city's preparations and consider a bill requiring the city to publish historical snowplowing records.
By
Catalina Gonella
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NYCHA says it's removed asbestos found at Brooklyn’s Marcy Houses
A steam leak left asbestos-laden residue on some of the exterior walls at the public housing complex in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
By
Giulia Heyward
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Deer are all over New Jersey roads looking for sex, state officials warn
Mid-October through mid-December is deer mating season, which can be a danger to drivers as the sex-seeking creatures cross roadways throughout the Garden State.
By
Rosemary Misdary
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NYC weighs expanding upstate reservoir following drought
The Delaware River Basin Commission is evaluating options to increase water storage, including expanding a reservoir in New York City.
By
Rosemary Misdary
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A big, bright Saturn will be the highlight of NYC's fall stargazing season
Stargazers will have a great view of Saturn and two meteor showers in October.
By
Rosemary Misdary
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NJ county, towns file lawsuit to stop noisy NYC sightseeing helicopters
The town of Kearny, along with several others, says a heliport is allowing helicopter service providers to work outside operating hours.
By
Michael Sol Warren
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NYC nor’easter dries up after weather service reports minor flooding
Some lingering showers still pose a risk of coastal flooding.
By
Ramsey Khalifeh
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Nor'easter knocks out power for tens of thousands across NYC area, more flooding predicted
Sunnier skies and warmer temperatures should return by Tuesday.
By
Ryan Kost
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Jessica Gould
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Louis C. Hochman
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Michael Sol Warren
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Flooding in Westchester? The county executive has been there before.
The county is working on a plan to help mitigate the effects of severe weather, including flooding.
By
Elizabeth Shwe
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NY, NJ sue Trump admin over deals to scrap offshore wind projects
Hochul called the settlements with two offshore wind companies illegal “pay-not-to-play” schemes.
By
Michael Sol Warren
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