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The NYPD is searching for a driver involved in a multiple-car hit and run that killed a cyclist in the Bronx. Additionally, another motorist was injured during the crash, which resulted in damage to several cars.

The New Jersey state Legislature, meeting at the state capitol in Trenton, resumed sessions after Labor Day. Discussions are centered on a scandal involving noncitizens being registered to vote, leading to questions about registration moratoriums and Voter ID requirements. Republicans are reportedly pushing for bold action following this event.

A woman was fatally stabbed in a Brooklyn park, according to NYPD. The search for her killer is ongoing, and this incident marks the first murder reported in Brooklyn’s 77th precinct this year.

A plan proposing a marina in Greenpoint has caused tensions within the rapidly changing neighborhood. The proposal originated from two local business owners and would seek to transform WNYC Transmitter Park, which currently features views of the Manhattan skyline.

In the first three months of the year after Zohran Mamdani took office, the city rejected a large number of emergency aid applications. Specifically, approximately 75% of applications for One-Shot Deal grants were refused, which are designed to help tenants cover unpaid rent.

A long-standing food pantry received a makeover in Newark’s West Ward neighborhood. The transformation includes a newly opened facility that operates like a grocery store, marking an effort against hunger. United Community Corporation's executive director Craig Mainor and City Councilmember Anibal Ramos walked through the new space.

A judge claimed that Queens prosecutors hid evidence, a finding made despite a clearing by a secret committee. Additionally, George Bell was reported embracing his family after exiting prison in 2021, following a period of 24 years and one of the city's highest-profile exonerations.

National Grid has sought a rate freeze, but watchdogs are skeptical of the motive, suggesting the move is a hike in disguise. The utility stated that its proposal intends to address affordability for its customers.

States are moving to protect commercial drivers' data from federal involvement due to concerns over immigration enforcement. The current focus of this discussion involves how driver's license data could affect commutes between NY and NJ.

An audit determined that Jersey City's financial records are disorganized, calling them a mess. The review examined the last year of Steven Fulop's three-term mayoralty. Additionally, the city is currently facing a potential huge tax hike.

The article discusses Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez freezing her eggs, alongside pending legislation in Albany. This potential law would require insurers to pay for the costly procedure.

The NYPD reported that a 15-year-old was found dead from a gunshot wound in a Bronx apartment. Furthermore, another teen sustained grazing injuries during a shooting event that occurred in the same Bronx location.

The City Council plans to revive outdoor dining in New York City. During an instance on the Upper East Side in November 2020, only 1,600 restaurants participated in the program, which was down from a peak of 12,500.

Amtrak's Sunnyside train yard in Queens is noted for its proximity to Long Island City high-rises. Mamdani stated that the sprawling proposed housing development remains a topic of conversation. This project initially generated enthusiasm but was followed by silence.

Bruce Blakeman addressed a crowd upstate for congressional candidate Anthony Constantino, utilizing what was described as a Trump playbook for his pitch to New York Republicans. Separately, reports indicated that the Nassau County Executive trails Gov. Kathy Hochul by 10 points statewide in a new Siena poll.

An increase in significant storms and more frequent severe weather has caused a sharp spike in damaged or fallen trees across NYC. According to the Parks Department, many trees are now needing removal, exemplified by reports of fallen trees in Prospect Park.

According to a report by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli of Department of Environmental Conservation, records spanning 2021 to 2023 showed that nearly a third of reports from refuse facilities were missing. The audit focused on inbound single stream recyclable trash deliveries, exemplified by piles of about 300 tons of such material.

Sharp drops in NYC schools' reading tests have left some questioning the results of state exams. These state tests are noted as a key metric that educators use to determine if literacy reforms are effective. A specific cultural celebration took place at Yung Wing School P.S. 124 on Feb. 2, 2022 in New York City.

A dispute regarding the Elizabeth Street Garden in Little Italy involves the city and a spurned development team that are suing each other. The lawsuit, concerning a decision to kill the garden’s housing plan, is scheduled for Thursday, leading to questions about whether an amicable resolution is possible.

The MTA plans to implement heat capture technology to address high temperatures in sweltering subway stations. This solution will store captured heat for later use during wintertime and could potentially roll out as soon as 2027.