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Month: August 2026

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RFK Bridge Truck Fire Causes Major Traffic Delays Across NYC

Aug 8, 2026 erickaoconnell

A tractor-trailer fire on the RFK Bridge caused major traffic delays across NYC, impacting the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Grand Central Parkway, and nearby neighborhoods as FDNY crews responded to the scene.

Aug 7, 2026 Fatal Stabbing Inside Long Island City High-Rise: What We Know A fatal stabbing inside a Long Island City high-rise left one man dead and another charged with murder. Here’s what we know…

Aug 6, 2026 City Parks Workers Gain $29.1 Million in Baseline Funding for Staffing Stability City parks workers will see $29.1 million in new baseline funding, providing steady, recurring support for essential staffing across NYC green spaces.

Aug 5, 2026 The Paragon opens on Vernon Boulevard in Long Island City New waterfront condos opening on Vernon Boulevard in Long Island City are nearly complete, bringing new homes, retail, and public riverfront access…

Aug 4, 2026 Queens Village father sentenced to 25 years for child sexual abuse A Queens Village father has been sentenced to 25 years for child sexual abuse in a case that prosecutors say reflects years…

Aug 3, 2026 Protected bike lanes open on 31st Street in Astoria Protected bike lanes open on 31st Street in Astoria, offering a safer, more predictable route for cyclists and drivers. Community reaction, safety…

Aug 2, 2026 1,000 new homes proposed for Long Island City A vacant lot may soon see 1,000 new homes proposed for Long Island City as city leaders outline plans for large-scale housing.…

Aug 1, 2026 Upper East Side Legionnaires’ disease outbreak contained after 92 cases The Upper East Side Legionnaires’ disease outbreak led to 92 cases and seven deaths. Here’s how the response unfolded—and what residents should…

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