Planned Closures for the BQE

C.G. HoffmanThe BQE is expected to have numerous closures soon for its long-awaited repairs. The DOT has announced that there will be full.... read more

Biden In NY: 3-Day Visit to N.Y. Includes U.N. General Assembly Speech and Fundraisers

by Mindy CohnPresident Joe Biden's three-day New York visit schedule includes a U.N. General Assembly speech and three days of.... read more

NY Thruway Toll Authority Approves System-Wide Toll Increases

by M.C. MillmanThe first system-wide toll increase in fourteen years was announced yesterday by.... read more

UJA- Federation of NY and CSI Allocate $400,000 to Local Safety Patrols

UJA-Federation of New York and the Community Security Initiative of JCRC-NY donated $400,000 right before Rosh Hashana to go toward an initiative.... read more

Parking Meters Rates to Increase Mid-October

by Mindy CohnStarting October 16, New York City hourly parking meter rates will increase citywide. The rate change will vary.... read more

Another US Government Shutdown Looms

by Mindy CohnYet another possible US government is rapidly approaching unless Congress enacts a stopgap spending bill that will work.... read more

New NYC Trade-In Program Approved to Prevent E-Bike Fires

by Mindy CohnIn a vote on Thursday, the City Council approved the first-of-its-kind New York City-run trade-in program for electric bikes,.... read more

GRIDLOCK ALERT: UN General Assembly Rules Out Driving into Manhattan This Week

By Yehudit GarmaiseWith the United Nations General Assembly scheduled to meet in Manhattan from Monday to Friday this week, drivers who.... read more

Minyanim at Shomrei Shabbos: Hazini 2

Alternate Side Parking Suspended for Rosh Hashanah

YS Gold The neighborhood of Boro Park generally does not have meters or alternate side parking on Shabbos or.... read more

Minyanim at Shomrei Shabbos: Rosh Hashana

New Shomrim Patrol Vehicle Celebrated at Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

By M.C. MillmanShomrim celebrated the donation of a new Shomrim Patrol Vehicle to the organization, which will be utilized to keep Boro.... read more

Four-Wheeled Delivery Bikes an Unwelcome Third-Wheel to Many

by Mindy CohnAs a Council vote is in the works for the proposed rule, which would permit the use of.... read more

White House Promises $100M in Housing Vouchers For NYC

M.C. MillmanThe NYC illegal immigrant crisis has prompted the aid of the White House, with $100 million in housing.... read more

City Debuts Electric Bus Yesterday

YS Gold The first of 430 electric standard buses entered service yesterday. This is part of Phase One of the rollout of electric.... read more

Chernobyler Chassidus Erects Tent for Yomim Nora’im

YS Gold  As Rosh Hashanah approaches, hundreds of chassidim are making their way to the court of the Chernobyler Rebbe to.... read more

Speedier Work Permits for NYC Migrants

M.C. MillmanGovernor Hochul announced she is trying to grant City Illegal migrants quicker work authorizations but must seek permission on.... read more

Con Edison to Build New Clean Energy Plant in Brooklyn

YS Gold On Tuesday, Con Edison broke ground on an $810 million clean energy facility in the Vinegar Hill section of.... read more