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What's up New York! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • NYC weighs strict new e-bike rules that could reshape delivery work
  • NYC renters get a rent freeze as heat season kicks in
  • Want to help write the show live on 29th Street?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 15 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and cooler, temps: high: 70, low: 57.
  • Sunday: Chance of a little p.m. rain, with a high of 65 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. NYC Could Crack Down On E-Bikes. Here's What To Know (patch.com) — City lawmakers in New York are weighing 23 proposals that could reshape how e-bikes and scooters are sold and used, after a rise in crashes and cyclist deaths. Council members, worker advocates, and city officials are clashing over potential bans, speed caps, app-based enforcement, and registration rules, all while trying to protect delivery workers who rely on e-bikes to earn a living.
   

2. NYC Rent Freeze And Heat Season Begin: What Renters Need To Know (patch.com) — New York City renters are entering heat season with clear temperature requirements for landlords and a court-challenged rent freeze on new and renewed rent-stabilized leases. Tenant advocates explain how to document heat problems, seek help from 311, and make the most of the temporary freeze while a Manhattan judge reviews whether the Rent Guidelines Board followed the law.
   

3. Sandbox Story 5: An Audience Interactive Wonder Experience - The People's Improv Theater10/03/26 through 12/26/26 (cityguideny.com) — An interactive show called Sandbox Story 5 opens tonight at The People's Improv Theater on West 29th Street in Manhattan, inviting New Yorkers to help shape each performance using five simple objects. With multiple Saturday dates through December, the show lets the audience choose themes, ask questions, and steer the story, offering an affordable, playful night out in the heart of New York City.
   

4. Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: TÜSİAD & C. Müjdat Altay New York Network Hosts a Landmark MIT Evening! (t2conline.com) — A high-profile Turkish business and innovation network gathered yesterday at the Union League Club in New York City for an MIT-focused evening on turning breakthrough science into real-world impact. Local professionals from New York's business, tech, and investment communities joined Turkish leaders and MIT scientist Prof. Canan Dağdeviren to discuss how research becomes usable innovation, strengthening ties between Türkiye and New York's innovation ecosystem.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • New York Homeowners Beware: Your E-Bike Could Create an Unexpected Liability Gap —Devyn Kern Read on Patch
  • A Moment of Magic Reaches $50,000 Fundraising Goal at Annual Night of Magic Gala in New York City —Jen Kunz Read on Patch
  • These sweet brothers need a foster or permanent home!
    They've really enjoyed staying in the neighborhood as well! They're ~1.5 years old, very playful & affectionate fellas! One of the boys is a little… (Nextdoor Upper West Side)
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    I'm Chris. Been here a while and still love this neighborhood. Always happy to chat, share local tips, or just say hello. If anyone's got… (Nextdoor Tribeca)
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Ok New York! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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