5Posted Mon, Jun 22, 2020 at 9:43 am ETUpdated Mon, Jun 22, 2020 at 9:45 am ETReplies (5)NEW YORK CITY — Hundreds of tenants and renters rallied Monday outside newly opened Housing Courts across New York City to protest the end of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's eviction moratorium, which expired Saturday. Housing advocates fear up to could be filed after the moratorium lifts, spurring protesters to demand the eviction ban continue until the COVID-19 crisis ends. "Housing is healthcare," organizers from Housing Justice For All wrote in their . "Right now it’s critical that every New Yorker is safely...…5Posted Mon, Jun 22, 2020 at 9:43 am ETUpdated Mon, Jun 22, 2020 at 9:45 am ETReplies (5)NEW YORK CITY — Hundreds of tenants and renters rallied Monday outside newly opened Housing Courts across New York City to protest the end of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's eviction moratorium, which expired Saturday. Housing advocates fear up to could be filed after the moratorium lifts, spurring protesters to demand the eviction ban continue until the COVID-19 crisis ends. "Housing is healthcare," organizers from Housing Justice For All wrote in their . "Right now it’s critical that every New Yorker is safely...WW…

2Posted Tue, May 26, 2020 at 3:05 pm ETUpdated Wed, May 27, 2020 at 8:50 am ETReplies (2)NEW YORK CITY — ConEd wants to increase its prices as New Yorkers grapple with the new coronavirus crisis, the relaunch of a complete economic shutdown and a potentially brutal hurricane season ahead. City Council members balked at the proposed rate hike during a consumer affairs committee hearing exploring how prepared New York City will be for extreme heat and blackouts this summer. Not only must New York engineer the complete restart of its economy and protect residents from the dangerous virus...…2Posted Tue, May 26, 2020 at 3:05 pm ETUpdated Wed, May 27, 2020 at 8:50 am ETReplies (2)NEW YORK CITY — ConEd wants to increase its prices as New Yorkers grapple with the new coronavirus crisis, the relaunch of a complete economic shutdown and a potentially brutal hurricane season ahead. City Council members balked at the proposed rate hike during a consumer affairs committee hearing exploring how prepared New York City will be for extreme heat and blackouts this summer. Not only must New York engineer the complete restart of its economy and protect residents from the dangerous virus...WW…

7Posted Tue, Jun 9, 2020 at 12:07 pm ETUpdated Tue, Jun 9, 2020 at 12:09 pm ETReplies (7)NEW YORK CITY — One street in each of the five boroughs will be painted to send a message to New York City: Black Lives Matter. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday the city will rename five streets to honor the Black Lives Matter movement as calls for police reform intensify in City Hall and in mass protests across the nation. “It’s time to do something officially representing this city," de Blasio said. "To represent the fundamental power of Black Lives Matter.”Five locations to show the messages—...…7Posted Tue, Jun 9, 2020 at 12:07 pm ETUpdated Tue, Jun 9, 2020 at 12:09 pm ETReplies (7)NEW YORK CITY — One street in each of the five boroughs will be painted to send a message to New York City: Black Lives Matter. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday the city will rename five streets to honor the Black Lives Matter movement as calls for police reform intensify in City Hall and in mass protests across the nation. “It’s time to do something officially representing this city," de Blasio said. "To represent the fundamental power of Black Lives Matter.”Five locations to show the messages—...WW…

Open in Our AppGet the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app.SHARENEW YORK CITY —  Mayor Bill de Blasio struck a triumphant tone Monday morning when he declared almost 75 percent of the city’s 981,000 public, non-charter, schools students had decided to enroll in blended learning, which will see kids return to classrooms between 2 and 3 days a week. “Our kids have been yearning to reconnect with school, with their friends, with so many teachers and mentors they depend on,” de Blasio said. “We’re going to be ready to serve our kids in...…Open in Our AppGet the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app.SHARENEW YORK CITY —  Mayor Bill de Blasio struck a triumphant tone Monday morning when he declared almost 75 percent of the city’s 981,000 public, non-charter, schools students had decided to enroll in blended learning, which will see kids return to classrooms between 2 and 3 days a week. “Our kids have been yearning to reconnect with school, with their friends, with so many teachers and mentors they depend on,” de Blasio said. “We’re going to be ready to serve our kids in...WW…

1Posted Fri, May 15, 2020 at 11:39 am ETReply (1)NEW YORK CITY — A tornado could arrive in New York City Friday afternoon, according to National Weather Service forecasters. "Scattered damaging winds, severe hail, and a couple tornadoes are probable across parts of New York into western New England this afternoon through early evening," the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration wrote on its storm prediction website. An accompanying map shows New York City is at . The tornado warning comes amid a month of weird May weather that has included a , and . New York City also faces an...…1Posted Fri, May 15, 2020 at 11:39 am ETReply (1)NEW YORK CITY — A tornado could arrive in New York City Friday afternoon, according to National Weather Service forecasters. "Scattered damaging winds, severe hail, and a couple tornadoes are probable across parts of New York into western New England this afternoon through early evening," the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration wrote on its storm prediction website. An accompanying map shows New York City is at . The tornado warning comes amid a month of weird May weather that has included a , and . New York City also faces an...WW…

Open in Our AppGet the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app.SHARENEW YORK CITY - A small residential neighborhood in the heart of Brooklyn has seen a worrisome increase in novel coronavirus cases, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday.Sunset Park's 228 positive cases spurred the city to launch a hyperlocal attack on the spread of COVID-19, which will include increased testing and outreach, according to the mayor. "This is a wonderful, vibrant community where we're seeing an uptick," de Blasio said. "When we see any kind of trend that's...…Open in Our AppGet the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app.SHARENEW YORK CITY - A small residential neighborhood in the heart of Brooklyn has seen a worrisome increase in novel coronavirus cases, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday.Sunset Park's 228 positive cases spurred the city to launch a hyperlocal attack on the spread of COVID-19, which will include increased testing and outreach, according to the mayor. "This is a wonderful, vibrant community where we're seeing an uptick," de Blasio said. "When we see any kind of trend that's...WW…

SHARENEW YORK CITY —  A controversial coronavirus policy that allowed cops to phone in their testimony to Department of Motor Vehicles courtrooms has been challenged by a new lawsuit from outraged trial lawyers. The Association of Motor Vehicle Trial Attorneys filed last week a lawsuit demanding the state’s DMV halt a novel coronavirus safety precaution the attorneys say is making millions at the expense of their clients’ constitutional rights. “They said they’re doing it for safety reasons,” said AMVTA president and attorney Matthew Weiss. “We’re saying be safe, but you...…SHARENEW YORK CITY —  A controversial coronavirus policy that allowed cops to phone in their testimony to Department of Motor Vehicles courtrooms has been challenged by a new lawsuit from outraged trial lawyers. The Association of Motor Vehicle Trial Attorneys filed last week a lawsuit demanding the state’s DMV halt a novel coronavirus safety precaution the attorneys say is making millions at the expense of their clients’ constitutional rights. “They said they’re doing it for safety reasons,” said AMVTA president and attorney Matthew Weiss. “We’re saying be safe, but you...WW…

Open in Our AppGet the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app.SHAREKhalil Howard didn’t complain when his GetFoodNYC packages disappeared, or when the city sent countless cans of tuna fish and piles of ham sandwiches his doctor warned him against eating because of allergies and his diabetes. But last week he opened his package and found bread covered in mold.“Yes, I was frustrated,” Howard said. “But beggars can’t be choosers.”Howard, 44, is not a beggar. Howard is among roughly 715,000 New York City residents who state data show lost a job...…Open in Our AppGet the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app.SHAREKhalil Howard didn’t complain when his GetFoodNYC packages disappeared, or when the city sent countless cans of tuna fish and piles of ham sandwiches his doctor warned him against eating because of allergies and his diabetes. But last week he opened his package and found bread covered in mold.“Yes, I was frustrated,” Howard said. “But beggars can’t be choosers.”Howard, 44, is not a beggar. Howard is among roughly 715,000 New York City residents who state data show lost a job...WW…

Open in Our AppGet the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app.SHARENEW YORK CITY — Kids sports leagues can resume playing in New York City parks, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Friday. The New York City Parks Department will begin in September granting permits to youth baseball, softball, soccer, cricket, non-contact lacrosse and flag football leagues, the mayor announced on WNYC's The Brian Lehrer Show.Breaking news on !Thanks for reversing your decision and agreeing to issue fall permits to our great local youth sports leagues!This is a...…Open in Our AppGet the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app.SHARENEW YORK CITY — Kids sports leagues can resume playing in New York City parks, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Friday. The New York City Parks Department will begin in September granting permits to youth baseball, softball, soccer, cricket, non-contact lacrosse and flag football leagues, the mayor announced on WNYC's The Brian Lehrer Show.Breaking news on !Thanks for reversing your decision and agreeing to issue fall permits to our great local youth sports leagues!This is a...WW…