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$3.5B Brooklyn Marine Terminal redevelopment moves forward

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September 22, 2025

$3.5B Brooklyn Marine Terminal redevelopment moves forward

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A plan to redevelop 122 acres of Brooklyn’s industrial waterfront—adding thousands of apartments and a modern port—just cleared a major hurdle. A task force overseeing the $3.5 billion redevelopment of the Brooklyn Marine Terminal on Monday voted to advance the project, which includes a 60-acre all-electric port, 6,000 new apartments, and 28 acres of open space from Cobble Hill to Red Hook. The vote followed five previous postponements and comes just before the deadline to secure city and federal funding, according to The City.
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Five-alarm fire destroys 150-year-old Red Hook artist warehouse

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September 22, 2025

Five-alarm fire destroys 150-year-old Red Hook artist warehouse

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A 19th-century warehouse in Red Hook that has been a hub for artists for decades was engulfed in a five-alarm fire last week. Located at 481 Van Brunt Street, the four-story wood-framed warehouse contained dozens of studios and design businesses, as well as the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition (BWAC). According to the New York Times, the fire broke out shortly before midnight on Wednesday and escalated quickly, drawing more than 250 firefighters who battled the flames into the night.
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Rare Constitution copy on display in Queens for one weekend only

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September 19, 2025

Rare Constitution copy on display in Queens for one weekend only

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As the right to free speech makes headlines following the Trump administration's attack on late-night show hosts, what better time to revisit the Constitution? A rare draft of the document will be on display at the King Manor Museum in Jamaica, home to founding father Rufus King, for this weekend only. The draft has King's handwritten edits and marks the first time the words "We the people of the United States," were included. The free public exhibition, held September 19 through September 21, is presented by Christie's auction house, ahead of its annual Americana sale in January.
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Studio 54 founder Ian Schrager lists Westchester estate for $7.5M

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September 18, 2025

Studio 54 founder Ian Schrager lists Westchester estate for $7.5M

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Ian Schrager, hotelier and co-founder of famed New York City nightclub Studio 54, is selling his Westchester estate for $7,500,000. Located in Bedford Corners, the 12-acre property at 213 Baldwin Road, built in 1936, was reimagined by Schrager in 2014 in a renovation that retained its historic charm while adding "natural textures and muted tones." The property includes a five-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath home, an outdoor pool, and a back patio with sweeping views of rolling fields.
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Adams backs horse-drawn carriage ban, calls for electric alternatives

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September 18, 2025

Adams backs horse-drawn carriage ban, calls for electric alternatives

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Mayor Eric Adams this week came out in support of a law banning horse-drawn carriages in Central Park and said the tourist attraction could be replaced with "electric alternatives." The issue of carriages resurfaced this summer after a horse collapsed and died in Hell's Kitchen, prompting outcry from animal advocates and the Central Park Conservancy to endorse prohibiting carriages for the first time. In a statement, Adams pushed for the City Council to pass Ryder's Law, which phases out horse-drawn carriages by 2026 and said his administration would explore a new program for electric carriages, "so New Yorkers and visitors can continue to enjoy the majesty of Central Park."
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Canal Street to get ‘super sidewalks’ and other pedestrian upgrades under proposed redesign

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September 18, 2025

Canal Street to get ‘super sidewalks’ and other pedestrian upgrades under proposed redesign

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Canal Street will soon join the roster of major New York City corridors slated for major upgrades. The city's Department of Transportation plans to redesign the Lower Manhattan thoroughfare from West Street to Bowery with "super sidewalks," which widen the sidewalk across several blocks, a new protected bike lane, and more public space, according to the agency's design proposal. The agency first revealed the project to local stakeholders in August and expects to complete it by next summer.
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Hell’s Kitchen and Times Square casino proposals rejected

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September 17, 2025

Hell’s Kitchen and Times Square casino proposals rejected

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There will be no casino in Hell's Kitchen or Times Square. Bids by Silverstein Properties to build the $7 billion "Avenir" on Manhattan's far West Side and a Caesars Palace casino on Broadway by SL Green were rejected by community advisory committees on Wednesday, killing both proposals. Six remaining proposals vying for one of three downstate casino licenses to be awarded this year will be voted on by the committees this month.
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Construction to turn vacant Forest Hills hospital into 145 affordable apartments begins

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September 17, 2025

Construction to turn vacant Forest Hills hospital into 145 affordable apartments begins

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Construction has begun on an intergenerational affordable housing development at the site of a long-vacant hospital in Forest Hills. Foxy Development and Selfhelp Realty Group on Wednesday announced work has begun on The Perennial, a mixed-use project that converts the existing Parkway Hospital building, inactive since 2008, into 145 affordable apartments for seniors and families. Developers describe the $150 million project as one of New York's most complex public-private development projects in recent history and the neighborhood’s first deeply affordable senior housing project.
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NYC subway saw 26.8 million riders last week, a new post-pandemic record

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September 17, 2025

NYC subway saw 26.8 million riders last week, a new post-pandemic record

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New York City's subway system surpassed 26 million riders in a single week, setting a new post-pandemic record, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday. Between September 8 and 14, the system recorded 26.8 million riders, the highest weekly total since the pandemic. The subway also carried more than four million riders every weekday last week, another post-pandemic first.
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Park Slope townhouse sells for $13.9M, a new neighborhood record

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September 16, 2025

Park Slope townhouse sells for $13.9M, a new neighborhood record

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A Park Slope townhouse has sold for $13.9 million, marking the neighborhood’s priciest sale ever. As first reported by the Wall Street Journal, the five-story property at 535 1st Street, designed by architecture and design firm Leroy Street Studio, hit the market for $18 million in May 2024, as 6sqft previously reported.
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Fort Greene and Clinton Hill will be next NYC neighborhoods to fully containerize trash

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September 16, 2025

Fort Greene and Clinton Hill will be next NYC neighborhoods to fully containerize trash

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Fort Greene and Clinton Hill are following West Harlem’s lead and will become the next neighborhoods in New York City to fully containerize trash. Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Sanitation Commissioner Javier Lojan on Tuesday announced that schools in Brooklyn Community District 2 will receive on-street trash containers, known as Empire Bins, this fall, with all high-density residential buildings in the area scheduled to follow next year. Building on the success of West Harlem’s program, all buildings in the district must place trash in containers, with those with 31 or more units required to use Empire Bins.
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Red brick and terra cotta-clad condo in Greenwich Village launches sales, from $1.4M

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September 16, 2025

Red brick and terra cotta-clad condo in Greenwich Village launches sales, from $1.4M

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A new boutique residential building has launched sales this week, bringing luxury living to the crossroads of Greenwich Village and Chelsea. Designed by BKSK Architects, The Village West, at 525 Sixth Avenue, rises 14 stories and pays homage to the neighborhood’s architectural heritage with a red-brick facade, terracotta details, oversized windows, and terraces and balconies woven into its design. Prices range from $1.4 million for a one-bedroom to $6.5 million for a four-bedroom.
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Louis Vuitton files plans for 25-story Fifth Avenue flagship

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September 15, 2025

Louis Vuitton files plans for 25-story Fifth Avenue flagship

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Louis Vuitton wants to make its Fifth Avenue flagship even more luxurious. Just in time for New York Fashion Week, LVMH has filed plans with the Department of City Planning (DCP) to construct a 25-story tower at 1 East 57th Street, replacing the existing 20-story building. The proposed project would rise 485 feet and feature a 10-story flagship store, a cafe and terrace with Central Park views, public exhibition space, a luxury spa, a top-floor bar and garden, and other upscale amenities.
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MTA expands bus lane camera enforcement to four more routes

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September 15, 2025

MTA expands bus lane camera enforcement to four more routes

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Don't block the bus. Four more bus routes in Queens and the Bronx will now have automated camera enforcement, with a 60-day warning period for drivers improperly using busways or blocking stops starting on Monday, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced. After the warning period is up, the MTA will issue summonses ranging from $50 for a first offense to $250 for repeat violations.
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LIRR strike: Here’s what riders need to know

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September 12, 2025

LIRR strike: Here’s what riders need to know

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Nearly 300,000 Long Island Rail Road riders could face disrupted commutes as early as next Thursday, as unions threaten the agency’s first strike in nearly 30 years. Unions representing over 3,000 workers, or roughly half of the railroad’s workforce, could walk out on September 18 unless they receive higher raises than those already negotiated with the MTA, which says half of the workforce has already accepted the deal. Even a partial strike would halt all LIRR service, since striking employees include engineers, signalmen, and other essential staff.
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Fishs Eddy to open first Brooklyn outpost in Dumbo this fall

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September 12, 2025

Fishs Eddy to open first Brooklyn outpost in Dumbo this fall

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Fishs Eddy, the cult-favorite Union Square home goods and dinnerware store known for its quirky products, will open its first Brooklyn location this fall in Dumbo. Developer Two Trees Management announced Thursday that the retailer signed a 10-year lease for a 3,800-square-foot outpost at 81 Front Street, about the same size as its flagship at 889 Broadway. The new store will feature vintage finds, one-of-a-kind pieces, and signature Fishs Eddy items.
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City Council overrides Adams’ veto of street vending bill

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September 11, 2025

City Council overrides Adams’ veto of street vending bill

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The City Council on Wednesday voted to override Mayor Eric Adams' veto of a bill that decriminalizes most street vending violations in New York City. The measure, Intro. 47, removes misdemeanor penalties for general and food vendors, making them civil offenses instead. The Council first passed the bill with a veto-proof majority in July, but Adams vetoed it in August, saying it “sends the wrong message” as the city ramps up enforcement against illegal vending.
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Trump Organization loses bid for Central Park’s Wollman Rink

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September 11, 2025

Trump Organization loses bid for Central Park’s Wollman Rink

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The Trump Organization's bid to reclaim control of Central Park's iconic Wollman Rink has failed. As first reported by The City, the Department of Parks and Recreation submitted a limited liability corporation that Related created to submit a proposal for the rink to the Department of Investigation for a background check. The president's company operated the rink for many years before former Mayor Bill de Blasio canceled the contract in 2021 following the January 6 riot at the Capitol. According to The City, the proposed agreement will still need to go through a review committee.
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New York Public Library acquires archive of never-before-shared 9/11 footage

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September 10, 2025

New York Public Library acquires archive of never-before-shared 9/11 footage

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More than 1,200 hours of video documenting September 11, 2001, its aftermath, and the creation of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum will be made public. The New York Public Library on Wednesday announced it acquired The CameraPlanet Archive, the largest contemporaneous video collection of 9/11. Recorded by more than 130 New Yorkers with camcorders, the footage captures both the attacks and the city’s resilience in one of its darkest moments.
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NYC subway delays fueled by aging cars and equipment, report says

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September 10, 2025

NYC subway delays fueled by aging cars and equipment, report says

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Aging subway cars and equipment are causing increasing delays for New York City commuters, according to a report released Wednesday by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. Of the 2.7 million scheduled subway trips in 2024, 486,614 arrived late, with infrastructure and equipment failures responsible for 31 percent of those delays—up from 24 percent in 2023. The report also found that over a quarter of subway cars are past their 40-year lifespan, and major service disruptions linked to car issues nearly tripled, from 27 to 77 in the first six months of 2025.
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17.6 million fewer vehicles have entered Manhattan since congestion pricing launched this year

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September 10, 2025

17.6 million fewer vehicles have entered Manhattan since congestion pricing launched this year

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Congestion pricing is (still) working. According to Gov. Kathy Hochul and MTA officials, 2.7 million fewer vehicles entered Manhattan below 61st Street in August, a 14 percent drop that matched June for the largest reduction recorded so far in 2025. The positive data comes about a month before a scheduled federal court hearing in October, where the Trump administration’s attempt to end the tolling system will be decided. Since the program began in January, the number of vehicles entering the zone is down 12 percent, with 87,000 fewer trips each day and 17.6 million fewer vehicles compared to last year.
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Rent the guesthouse at Derek Jeter’s former Hudson Valley ‘castle’ for $1,300/night

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September 9, 2025

Rent the guesthouse at Derek Jeter’s former Hudson Valley ‘castle’ for $1,300/night

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Here’s a chance to stay in the lakeside guesthouse of a castle-like Hudson Valley estate once owned by Yankees legend Derek Jeter. As first reported by the New York Post, the guesthouse at the historic Greenwood Lake property known as Tiedemann Castle was listed on Airbnb last month for just over $1,300 per night. After Jeter sold the sprawling home in 2024, its new owners converted the one-bedroom guesthouse into a rental, adding upscale concierge services while preserving the estate’s 19th-century character.
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Oonee to open NYC’s first secure indoor bike parking hub in Sunset Park

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September 9, 2025

Oonee to open NYC’s first secure indoor bike parking hub in Sunset Park

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Cyclists in Sunset Park will soon have access to one of New York City’s first secure indoor bike storage hubs. On Monday, Ailanthus, BEB Capital, and SK Development announced a 10-year lease with Oonee, the Brooklyn-based micromobility company, for a facility with space for 95 bikes at the mixed-use building One Sunset at 201 25th Street. Located next to the 25th Street R subway station, the hub—the first of its kind on the East Coast—will also offer battery swapping, charging, and bicycle repair services.
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81 mixed-income apartments available in the heart of Bushwick, from $788/month

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September 9, 2025

81 mixed-income apartments available in the heart of Bushwick, from $788/month

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A housing lottery launched this week for 81 mixed-income apartments at a new residential development in Bushwick. Located at 1601 Dekalb Avenue, the nine-story building offers competitively priced modern residences in the center of the popular Brooklyn neighborhood. New Yorkers earning up to 40, 80, and 120 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $788/month studios to $4,000/month three bedrooms.
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Vornado reveals plans for apartment tower across from Madison Square Garden

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September 8, 2025

Vornado reveals plans for apartment tower across from Madison Square Garden

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Vornado Realty Trust has unveiled long-rumored plans for a new apartment building across from Madison Square Garden and Penn Station. As first reported by Crain's, Vornado President Michael Franco said during an investor conference last week that the firm will spend roughly $350 million to build a 475-unit rental at the northeast corner of West 34th Street and Eighth Avenue, across the street from the World's Most Famous Arena (and most infamous transit hub). The project is part of Vornado’s broader effort to redevelop the blocks around Penn Station, an effort slowed in recent years by market conditions.
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