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- NYC Pride defends allowing hospitals in march after calls for ban over trans youth careNYC Pride defends allowing hospitals that stopped gender-affirming care for minors to participate in the march, citing accountability and support for LGBTQ+ employees.
- 'A betrayal of our values': NY reacts to Supreme Court ruling backing Trump immigration measureNew York officials and immigration advocates criticized the Supreme Court's decision to uphold a Trump-era immigration policy that could end protections for hundreds of thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants, potentially forcing them to return to dangerous conditions.
- Mamdani allies protest his NYPD policies: 'Make true on your campaign promises'Mamdani allies protest his NYPD policies, criticizing expansion of police force and failure to address mental health crises as promised.
- Gov. Hochul halts disruption to childcare vouchers, says parents won’t lose coverage hoursGov. Kathy Hochul paused a plan to limit childcare vouchers for part-time workers in NYC, granting a two-year reprieve until 2028 to prevent disruptions to the program used by over 100,000 families. A bill to remove the state rule linking vouchers to work hours faces opposition from Hochul due to cost concerns. Childcare advocates praise the waiver as a step toward creating a universal childcare system.
- Brooklyn DA indicts 22 alleged gang members accused of involvement in 26 shootingsBrooklyn prosecutors have indicted 22 alleged gang members in a major crackdown linked to 26 shootings, with nine of the defendants being teenagers. The indictment includes charges of murder, assault, and gun possession, and the governor signed new laws to restrict 3D-printed guns.
- Legionella bacteria confirmed in East Village housing complex water supplyCity health officials confirmed Legionella bacteria in an East Village housing complex water supply, following two Legionnaires’ disease cases, prompting residents to take precautions while awaiting remediation.
- 'Wait for my wife to die?': Delaney Hall detainees sue ICE over medical neglectDetainees at Delaney Hall immigration detention center in New Jersey have filed lawsuits alleging medical neglect, including denied care and delayed treatment, leading to severe health issues and some releases by federal judges.
- What's a pickup truck doing inside MoMA PS1?A one-night play titled 'Truck' will feature a pickup truck in MoMA PS1's courtyard, inspired by a 1997 documentary about a competition to win a vehicle. The production faced challenges including a Toyota Tacoma recall.
- Is the city's tap water as good as New Yorkers claim? We looked into it.New York City's tap water was rated the best in a taste test, with experts attributing its quality to protected reservoirs and natural filtration, though lead risks remain due to aging infrastructure.
- NYC landlord rep accuses rent board of crossing a 'legal line' — quits ahead of major voteA pro-landlord member of NYC's Rent Guidelines Board resigned in protest before a vote on a potential rent freeze, accusing the board of ignoring landlord costs and acting improperly.
- Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit over 'sanctuary' policies in 4 NJ citiesA federal judge dismissed a DOJ lawsuit against four New Jersey cities over their sanctuary policies, citing the federal government's lack of standing.
- Police reformers call on Mamdani to rein in NYPD's quality of life crackdownCommunity groups urged New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani to scale back NYPD's quality of life crackdowns and redirect funds to social services, criticizing the approach as criminalizing poverty and increasing police-related deaths.
- Early Addition: Rep. Tom Kean Jr. answered his doorbell last nightRep. Tom Kean Jr. answered his doorbell last night. The Rent Guidelines Board will hold its annual vote on Thursday. Frank Carone was accused of bribery over migrant contracts.
- Will Mayor Mamdani get his rent freeze? What to know about Thursday's vote.Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Rent Guidelines Board will decide on a potential two-year rent freeze for 1 million rent-stabilized apartments, with considerations for possible increases up to 2% and 4% on different lease terms.
- Adams said the migrant crisis would ruin NYC. His top aides allegedly reaped a windfall.New York City officials, including top aides of former Mayor Eric Adams, are accused of exploiting the migrant crisis by taking bribes and kickbacks for emergency shelter contracts, leading to federal charges and investigations.