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NYC Could Crack Down On E-Bikes. Here’s What To Know
The proposals could change how New Yorkers ride, how delivery apps operate and how crashes are handled.
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- Brooklyn, NY
Ainsley Martinez is a multimedia journalist with a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Central Oklahoma and a professional certification from Columbia Journalism School’s LEDE Program. An Oklahoma City native, she worked as a data and investigative reporter and editor at newsrooms in New York and Oklahoma.
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Caputo Bagels Will Open In Park Slope
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NYC Rent Freeze And Heat Season Begin: What Renters Need To Know
New housing rules are taking effect, and renters should check a few things before signing or calling their landlord.
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Mamdani Targets Antisemitism With NYC Rights Campaign
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Housing Project Could Bring New Homes To Flatbush
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These Are The Best School Districts In NJ, New Ranking Says
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Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Won’t Seek Reelection
A court ruling has thrown the party’s leadership plans into question.
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Mamdani Second-Home Tax Rollout Must Be Dismantled, Judge Rules
A court ruling could change how New York City determines which homeowners face the controversial surcharge.
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New Yorkers Could Miss Unemployment Checks During System Shutdown
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Major MTA Changes Coming For Brooklyn And Queens Riders
A round of repairs finished early.
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Crown Heights Housing Facility Opens For Psychiatric Patients
The former Mirage hotel will become a home for 50 New Yorkers, with private rooms and on-site health and housing services.
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NJ Guide To Fall Meteors, Starting With Unpredictable Draconids
The shower of meteors starts October.
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The proposed change would affect what riders pay, while adding a new discount for others.
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Man Killed After Getting Caught In Brooklyn Subway Doors
A man died when his backpack became caught in the closing doors of an A train.
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NYC Gas Bills Could Rise Later Under $1.7B Plan
A major National Grid plan could affect what New Yorkers pay for energy in the years ahead.
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New NYC Jobs Center Offers Applications, Interviews And Hiring Help
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