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Good morning New York! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Zillow-Redfin shake-up may complicate NYC apartment hunting
  • NYC extends crucial deadline to avoid new pied-à-terre tax
  • Two classic NYC pizzerias worth a subway ride from home

Also on today's calendar: Get Ready for Fall: Preparing for the Middle and High School Application Process and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 71.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. What The Zillow-Redfin Deal Means For NYC Renters (patch.com) — NYC renters could soon see apartment searches become more fragmented after a settlement forces Zillow and Redfin to rebuild separate rental-listing operations while still sharing some inventory. With New York Attorney General Letitia James leading the antitrust challenge, the agreement aims to restore competition, potentially pushing New Yorkers to check more platforms beyond StreetEasy for a full view of available apartments.
   

2. NYC Extends Tax Exemption Deadline For Homeowners (patch.com) — New York City homeowners now have until Oct. 6 to prove their properties are primary residences and avoid the new pied-à-terre tax, which targets high-value second homes. The city is using 2025 state income tax data and an exemption application process that has already approved about 2,900 of 5,500 requests. A lawsuit in state court challenges how the Department of Finance is handling the burden of proof for New Yorkers seeking exemptions.
   

3. NYC Pizza Spots Worth Leaving Your Neighborhood For (patch.com) — New Yorkers devoted to their neighborhood slice spots get a few reasons to travel, with shout-outs to Joe & Sal's in Crown Heights and John's on Bleecker Street in Greenwich Village. The piece highlights classic New York-style pies, from airy, crisp crusts and standout Margherita toppings to John's historic coal-fired pizzas and old-school, family-style atmosphere. It underscores how these local institutions embody the city's pizza culture beyond your own block.
   

4. NYC Housing Court Fast-Track: What Tenants Need To Know (patch.com) — New Yorkers dealing with dangerous building conditions could now see their Housing Court cases assigned to a judge the same day they file, with hearings scheduled within five days. The Mamdani administration's new fast-track system targets buildings citywide lacking essential services or facing major vacate orders, while landlord groups warn it overlooks owners' financial strains and slow nonpayment cases.
   

5. Where to Eat in New York City Right Now (nytimes.com) — If you're looking for where to eat in New York City right now, this constantly updated guide pulls together critics' favorite spots, from new openings to longtime standouts. It highlights restaurants across the city, links to starred reviews, and ties into the annual New York City top-100 list so you can quickly save and revisit places in The New York Times app.
   

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  • Eating Healthy in NYC Without Going Broke —Angela Ash Read on Patch
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