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Brooklyn Cyclones management acknowledged failing to pay employees appropriate tips following an investigation by The City Reporter, which reviewed multiple pay stubs finding discrepancies. While the report noted that concession stands do not accept cash, DBH representatives stated they are verifying accurate tip compensation and resolving any issues brought to their attention. The company confirmed paying at least one employee $225 in missing tips from specific weeks.

Workers at Brooklyn Cyclones concessions stands reported that their tips were missing from paychecks after Diamond Baseball Holdings took over managing the concessions. According to records obtained, 15 pay stubs showed missing tips between May and August, which violates state labor laws regarding tip payment. The issue was brought to Elbert Sanders, who stated he fixed the problem himself.

Mamdani is promoting a new pied-à-terre tax and facing initial challenges, while also addressing police reform promises and a new appointment to the Civilian Complaint Review Board. The article highlights tensions over the tax and Mamdani's political strategy.

Hundreds of migrant children as young as 3 in NYC face deportation hearings without legal representation in a courtroom overseen by Judge Lisa W. Ling. Federal regulations require legal aid for unaccompanied minors, but court records show only a quarter of cases had attorneys. A Trump-era contract for legal services is set to expire, potentially denying representation to 20,000 children nationwide.

In a New York City courtroom, detained migrant children as young as three faced deportation hearings without legal representation, despite federal regulations requiring legal aid. Judge Lisa W. Ling, overseeing these proceedings, questioned unrepresented minors directly, and a Trump-era legal services contract set to expire may leave thousands without legal support.

New York City's second-home tax rollout faces challenges due to outdated records and uncertainties in co-op building administration. The Department of Finance acknowledged potential inaccuracies in identifying properties subject to the surcharge, while officials clarified that a recent supplemental property assessment roll does not target specific properties.

Deportation orders in New York City increased significantly in June 2026, with 4,447 people ordered removed in absentia due to missed 'mega master' hearings. These large-scale immigration court sessions, part of a Trump administration initiative, reduced notice periods for hearings from 180 days to a median of 42 days, leading to a 55% national rise in in absentia removals.

In 1984, Bernhard Goetz shot four Black teens on a New York subway car before fleeing into a tunnel. He later turned himself in, confessing he wanted to 'waste them all,' but was acquitted of most charges except gun possession. The case sparked debates over racial bias, with a reporter highlighting its 'racial edge.'

Diana Ruiz Cabrera sustained a serious ankle injury at a Midtown construction site, leading to ongoing physical therapy and work absence. The $700 million office-to-residential conversion at 219/235 East 42nd Street was evacuated after structural failures raised collapse risks, with investigations into potential underreporting of worker injuries by contractors.

Lawmakers in New York City are urging the city and state to address stolen SNAP benefits after an investigation revealed widespread fraud. They cited California's success in reducing such theft and demanded information on New York's security measures, while victims lack recourse to replace stolen funds. Efforts to implement chip cards, which could prevent fraud, are delayed, and state budgets have not allocated funds for reimbursements.

The vacancy rate for rent-stabilized apartments in the city increased from 3.7% in 2016 to 5.6% in 2025, with a spike to 7% in 2021 during the pandemic. The data, obtained via a FOIL request, shows rising vacancies in most boroughs except Manhattan, though the reasons for vacancies remain unclear. Analysts suggest factors like post-eviction moratorium court cases and landlord financial struggles may contribute.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani used his political capital to influence the Democratic Party's direction in New York City and beyond, achieving significant success. A podcast episode recorded after the election highlights his efforts and outcomes.

An investigation found that 93% of 430 ICE street arrests over five months in New Jersey and New York targeted individuals from Latin American countries, despite Latinos making up 66% of undocumented immigrants in the region. The arrests were concentrated in predominantly Latino communities, according to lawsuits reviewed by City Reporter.

An investigation found that 93% of 430 ICE street arrests over five months in New Jersey and New York targeted Latinos, despite them comprising 66% of undocumented immigrants in the region. The arrests were concentrated in predominantly Latino communities.

House Democrats highlighted poor medical conditions and overcrowding at Delaney Hall ICE detention center in Newark, with detainees reporting inadequate care including a diabetic detainee receiving only a quarter of her medications. The facility, operated by GEO Group under a $1 billion contract, has drawn national scrutiny following lawsuits and protests.

Noureddine Bitat, a Queens cabbie, was attacked and his taxi damaged by a crowd celebrating a Knicks win. A $75,000 GoFundMe campaign, organized by French Montana and the New York Taxi Workers Alliance, helped him financially, though he has decided not to return to driving due to trauma.

New York Attorney General Letitia James declined to prosecute NYPD officers for the death of Samuel Williams, a dirt-bike rider who collided with an unmarked police car. The AG's Office of Special Investigation found officers' actions raised concerns but concluded evidence was insufficient to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

The New York Knicks are set to play their first NBA finals game at Madison Square Garden this millennium, with a 46-day win streak entering the matchup. A podcast episode discusses the city's basketball euphoria, Mayor Zohran Mamdani's efforts to leverage the excitement for his Congressional candidates, and related topics.

A construction worker at Brooklyn's new jail site was injured and underreported by Tutor Perini, the general contractor, leading to safety violations. Debris from the site has repeatedly fallen on nearby buildings and sidewalks, with a pedestrian walkway collapsing onto a motorcyclist. The project, part of a plan to replace Rikers Island, faces scrutiny over unreported incidents and public safety risks.

The article discusses ICE's street arrests in New York City and violent incidents at Newark’s Delaney Hall, including pepper spray and baton use. Gwynne Hogan of The City Reporter details the investigation and chaotic scenes, while hosts analyze related political developments.

THE CITY, a nonprofit newsroom covering New York City, has rebranded as The City Reporter to highlight the role of professional journalists amid advancements in AI. The organization emphasizes that human reporters are essential for investigative work that algorithms cannot replicate, such as conducting interviews and obtaining critical documents.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani dissolved a charter commission established during Eric Adams' final days and launched the Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE) to improve city governance. COGE, led by Patrick Gaspard, will hold public hearings to propose charter changes for a ballot, while the dissolved Adams-era commission continued its work despite Mamdani's action.