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September 27th's News
A 15-year-old girl was killed and another teen injured in the East Village truck crash at East 14th Street and First Avenue. The NYPD investigation is ongoing as the community mourns.
A Brooklyn man died in a motorcycle crash on the Queensboro Bridge ramp during Thursday’s evening commute, highlighting traffic safety and commuter impact.
A fatal motorcycle crash shuts down the Queensboro Bridge westbound ramp, causing evening traffic delays for commuters between Long Island City and Manhattan. Police are investigating and caution is urged for future travelers.
Federal funding authorized for Queens and Bronx flood mitigation projects brings up to $351 million in new resilience measures, shifting local planning and action across both boroughs.
The MTA presses ahead with large-scale structural repairs at 61st Street–Woodside station, bringing visible changes, commuter impacts, and an updated completion timeline.
A loaded firearm was discovered during security screening at a Queens high school, prompting a swift police response. Details from the incident and school safety procedures.
New York City and State take legal action to block the expanded public charge rule for green cards, aiming to halt changes that could impact immigrant families’ use of public benefits.
A hate-crime investigation after an anti-Asian attack in Long Island City is underway, with community responses and city officials reviewing evidence. Here’s what we know so far.
Forte Preparatory High School opens in Elmhurst as Queens students begin the 2026–2027 academic year, marking a major investment in local education.
Queens officials and residents are raising Northern Boulevard safety concerns, calling for urgent city action to address dangerous crossings and improve pedestrian protections along this busy corridor.
