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New York City
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

NYC flooding brought on because sewer system couldn't keep up with intense rainfall, Mayor Mamdani says

A severe storm dumped more than the sewer system can handle, flooding Brooklyn and Queens and prompting cleanup, power outages, and calls for reporting damage.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Expect traffic delays Saturday as city launches pothole repair blitz after spike in complaints | amNewYork

NYC deploys over 80 DOT crews across five boroughs Saturday to repair thousands of potholes following winter weather damage and a surge in complaints.
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
2 months ago

City council approves pilot program to improve NYC street cleanliness, snow removal

New York City Council approved a pilot program to enhance street cleanliness and snow removal from public spaces including bus shelters and bike stations, with private owner accountability and results reporting in two years.
NYC real estate
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

NYC Mayor Mamdani's housing proposal to President Trump would cover Amtrak rail yard in Queens and build on top of it

NYC Mayor Mamdani proposed building 12,000 housing units over Amtrak's Sunnyside Yard with federal partnership, creating an entire new neighborhood with parks, childcare, and hospitals.
NYC politics
fromBenzinga
3 months ago

'Trump To City: Let's Build': Mamdani Revives 1975 Tabloid Jab In Unconventional Oval Office Housing Pitch For NYC

NYC Mayor Mamdani met Trump at the White House to secure federal funding for 12,000 affordable housing units at Sunnyside Yard, using a mock newspaper headline to appeal to Trump's media interests.
fromTime Out New York
6 months ago

Every single NYC bus stop is finally getting a bench

City Hall just committed $40 million to putting seating at every eligible bus stop across the five boroughs. That means benches or leaning bars at roughly 8,750 stops that currently leave riders hovering, pacing or crouching on a curb. The rollout kicks off in November 2025 and, in true infrastructure-timeline fashion, will take up to 10 years, with 875 stops updated annually.
New York City
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
7 months ago

Residents rally to save Tony Dapolito Rec Center | amNewYork

Residents and activists demand renovating and preserving the Tony Dapolito Recreation Center instead of demolishing it and building a new replacement nearby.
New York City
fromsilive
10 months ago

Staten Islander takes top prize in contest celebrating workers who clean NYC catch basins

Garret Mosley won the top prize at the InterBorough Catch Basin Mania Cleaning Competition, highlighting the importance of cleaning catch basins for NYC's infrastructure.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
11 months ago

Sinkhole floods Sunset Park home, sparks repair dispute

A sinkhole in Sunset Park caused severe flooding, stranding a family and leading to significant repair costs and responsibility disputes between homeowners and the city.
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