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In today's newsletter:

  • NYC mayor sues Council over $10,000 paraprofessional payment law
  • NYC movers locked in high-stakes court fight over cheap prices
  • NYC cracks down on long-standing sidewalk sheds with new rules

Also on today's calendar: A Tribute To Amy Winehouse and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 78 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Saturday: A few a.m. showers, then rain, temps: high: 74, low: 68.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Mamdani Administration Sues To Block $10,000 Paraprofessional Payments (patch.com) — New Yorkers following city schools and labor issues will want to watch this clash between Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration and the City Council over $10,000 workforce payments for paraprofessionals. The administration has sued in Manhattan state Supreme Court, arguing the RESPECT Check Act illegally bypasses collective bargaining and could cost the city more than $320 million, while council leaders vow to defend higher pay for staff serving high‑need students.
   

2. Inside NYC's Cheap-Moving Price War: Dumbo vs. Piece Of Cake (patch.com) — Anyone planning a move in New York City may be affected by a major federal antitrust battle pitting Dumbo Moving & Storage and several rivals against Piece of Cake. The movers accuse Piece of Cake of below‑cost pricing, exclusive building deals, Yelp-related advertising advantages, and misleading "all‑inclusive" quotes in a case now before a Manhattan-based federal judge.
   

3. NYC Wants Its Sidewalks Back (patch.com) — New Yorkers could soon see fewer dark, cluttered sidewalk sheds as Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Buildings Department roll out stricter 90‑day renewal rules and escalating penalties for long‑standing structures. The city is also unveiling six brighter, more spacious shed designs and limiting coverage at large properties, aiming to improve safety, visibility, and walkability across all five boroughs.
   

4. Outshine Bars Recalled In NYC, May Contain Glass Shards: See Impacted Products (patch.com) — If you buy frozen treats in New York City, check your freezer for certain Outshine Fruit Bars that have been recalled after reports of glass shards in select flavors. Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream and the FDA urge consumers to discard or return affected 6‑packs and 24‑packs sold at city supermarkets and grocers for a refund.
   

5. Skanska-EJ joint venture completes first phase of East River Tunnel rehabilitation (newyorkconstructionreport.com) — Rail riders in and out of New York City get some relief as Amtrak reopens Line 2 of the East River Tunnel after a major rehabilitation of century-old infrastructure. Crews replaced track, power, communications, and safety systems in this critical link used by Amtrak, LIRR, and NJ Transit, with work on the final tube set to begin next.
   

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