Author: Newyorki

New York City subway riders are being advised to plan ahead this weekend as maintenance and infrastructure work brings service changes across parts of the transit system. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has scheduled planned work affecting subway operations, with some passengers potentially facing rerouted trains, longer waits, station bypasses or alternative transportation depending on their route. The agency maintains a live list of planned service changes and recommends checking conditions before traveling. The disruptions are part of ongoing efforts to repair and modernize New York’s aging transit infrastructure. Construction work frequently requires the MTA to temporarily modify weekend service,…

New Yorkers are facing another round of unsettled summer weather Saturday as hot and humid conditions combine with the threat of thunderstorms, heavy downpours and localized flash flooding across the metropolitan area. Forecasters say tropical moisture remains entrenched over the region, creating conditions favorable for thunderstorms later in the afternoon. Some storms could produce intense rainfall and gusty winds, particularly in locations repeatedly affected by heavy rain in recent days. The renewed threat comes after severe weather struck the region Friday. A flash flood warning was issued for all five New York City boroughs and parts of northern New Jersey,…

New York City’s Summer Rising 2026 program concludes today, August 7, for public school students in grades 6 through 8, marking the end of several weeks of summer learning, enrichment and recreational activities. The citywide initiative combines academic instruction with enrichment programs designed to keep students engaged during the summer break. Participants have had access to educational activities alongside arts, sports and other recreational opportunities. While Friday marks the final day for middle school students in grades 6–8, Summer Rising will continue for younger participants. Students in kindergarten through fifth grade are scheduled to remain in the program through August…

A legal advertisement featuring New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has prompted questions about political connections, commercial promotion and potential conflicts of interest involving members of the mayor’s administration. The controversy centers on an advertisement for a New York law firm that included a photograph of Mamdani alongside one of his senior advisers, whose professional connections to the firm have drawn scrutiny. Critics have questioned whether the advertisement could give prospective clients the impression that the firm enjoys special access to City Hall or benefits from its relationship with a senior administration official. The episode has also raised broader concerns…

Families of victims and survivors of a deadly Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Harlem have filed lawsuits against New York City and other parties, alleging negligence in connection with the 2025 public health crisis. The outbreak affected Central Harlem and ultimately sickened more than 100 people and resulted in seven deaths, according to city health data. Investigators linked the outbreak to cooling towers in the area that tested positive for Legionella bacteria. The lawsuits allege that failures involving the inspection, maintenance and oversight of cooling-tower systems contributed to conditions that allowed the bacteria to spread. Plaintiffs are seeking damages from the…

Dozens of Brooklyn drivers were mistakenly hit with $65 parking tickets after a breakdown in coordination surrounding a new street-cleaning and alternate-side parking program in Prospect Heights. The citations were issued even though affected motorists had reportedly followed the rules of the new pilot program, which changed when vehicles must be moved to allow street-cleaning operations. The confusion emerged after parking enforcement officers apparently continued issuing tickets based on the previous restrictions rather than the updated schedule. Drivers returned to their vehicles to find $65 citations despite believing they had complied with the new regulations. City officials later acknowledged the…

More than 100 cats have been rescued from three New York City homes after authorities discovered the animals living in severely overcrowded and unsanitary conditions in Queens and the Bronx. The ASPCA said its teams removed 104 cats from the properties during separate rescue operations. The animals included adult cats, kittens and pregnant cats, raising concerns about their health after prolonged exposure to poor living conditions. Following the rescues, the cats were transported to ASPCA facilities, where veterinary teams began conducting medical examinations and providing treatment and behavioral assessments. Some of the animals will require additional care before they can…

New York City is facing another stretch of dangerous summer weather, with high temperatures and oppressive humidity combining to push heat-index values toward 100°F (38°C) across parts of the city. The National Weather Service has a Heat Advisory in effect for Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island through Saturday evening, warning that heat-index values could reach around 100°F. Friday’s conditions are expected to remain hot and humid, while thunderstorms developing later in the day could produce heavy downpours and strong wind gusts. Areas with poor drainage could be particularly vulnerable if intense rainfall develops over a short period.…

New York City police are searching for a suspect accused of pushing a 40-year-old man onto subway tracks at the 125th Street station in Harlem following an argument. According to police, the incident occurred inside the station at West 125th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue. Investigators said an argument between the two men escalated before the suspect allegedly shoved the victim off the platform and onto the tracks. People nearby quickly intervened and helped pull the victim back onto the platform before a train entered the station, preventing what could have been a far more serious incident. The victim was…

Two men were injured after a gunman opened fire near the busy West Farms Square–E Tremont Avenue subway station in the Bronx on Thursday evening, prompting bystanders to flee for safety. According to the NYPD, the shooting occurred shortly after 6 p.m. near West Farms Square. Surveillance footage from the area showed a man approaching the plaza before firing multiple shots toward a group of people. Police said a 20-year-old man was shot in the leg, while a 31-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the buttocks. Both victims were taken to St. Barnabas Hospital in stable condition and are…