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Officials and advocates came together after a law set to ban ICE agents from concealing their identities with masks was blocked when a judge issued a preliminary injunction.

Officials and advocates came together after a law set to ban ICE agents from concealing their identities with masks was blocked when a judge issued a preliminary injunction. ( Photo: Sarah Gassel)

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction on the ban, known as the MELT Act, on August 3.

Officials and Advocates Blast Judge’s Ruling Blocking ICE Mask Ban

05 Aug 2026 | 10:53

A federal judge halted a state law banning federal immigration agents from wearing masks to conceal their identity on August 3. Now, elected officials and immigration advocates are speaking out against the block, saying that it prevents ICE agents from being held accountable.

The bill, known as the MELT...

Urban Park Rangers host an array of public events and activities, including educational excursions on NYC parks’ wildlife.

Urban Park Rangers host an array of public events and activities, including educational excursions on NYC parks’ wildlife. ( Photo: nycgovparks.org)

Camping Under the Stars in City Parks? Legally? Yes, You Can!

05 Aug 2026 | 10:16

Calling all New Yorkers who are tired of the chaos and desperate for a night of camping and relaxing—and...

The Flatiron Building’s original construction, with the visible steel frame structure which stabilized the building’s triangular shape.

The Flatiron Building’s original construction, with the visible steel frame structure which stabilized the building’s triangular shape. ( Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

Flatiron Building Moves Closer to Reopening With Facade Unveiling

03 Aug 2026 | 02:37

After seven years under construction, the historic Flatiron Building is finally reopening with one of...

NYC Mayor Mamdani, alongside DOE Chancellor Kamar Samuels and NYS Governor Kathy Hochul, announced over 2,000 children received offers for the inaugural 2-K public school class, out of an application pool of 5,700 Aug. 4.

NYC Mayor Mamdani, alongside DOE Chancellor Kamar Samuels and NYS Governor Kathy Hochul, announced over 2,000 children received offers for the inaugural 2-K public school class, out of an application pool of 5,700 Aug. 4. ( Credit: NYC Mayor)

Early Childhood Education Chief Steps Down While 2-K DOE Program Enrolls Over 2,000

04 Aug 2026 | 03:43

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYS Governor Kathy Hochul admitted over 2,000 children out of more than...

A newly-installed vending machine at the 2 Avenue (F train) subway station, one out of 26 total planned vending machines selling beverages and snacks to be introduced by MTA across the city.

A newly-installed vending machine at the 2 Avenue (F train) subway station, one out of 26 total planned vending machines selling beverages and snacks to be introduced by MTA across the city. ( Credit: MTA)

MTA to Install Vending Machines at 20 Manhattan Subway Stations

03 Aug 2026 | 04:53

With the goal of “enhancing the experience” of subway goers, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority...

Local City Council members are slamming the Park Avenue Armory Conservancy for their ongoing attempt to evict the Knickerbocker Greys from the building’s basement, calling it “callous” and “ill-advised.”

Local City Council members are slamming the Park Avenue Armory Conservancy for their ongoing attempt to evict the Knickerbocker Greys from the building’s basement, calling it “callous” and “ill-advised.” ( Photo: Wikimedia Commons )

Park Avenue Armory Tries To Evict Knickerbocker Greys Cadets—Again!

04 Aug 2026 | 03:50

City Council Members Julie Menin and Virginia Maloney are blasting the nonprofit that runs the Park Avenue...

Doreen Meyers, riding a stand-up e-scooter, was killed near West 60th Street and Amsterdam Ave. after colliding with black Tesla car.

Doreen Meyers, riding a stand-up e-scooter, was killed near West 60th Street and Amsterdam Ave. after colliding with black Tesla car. ( Photo: Citizen App)

Woman Riding Stand-Up E-Scooter Killed in UWS Car Collision

04 Aug 2026 | 02:45

A stand-up electric scooter and a 2023 Tesla electric car met in a devastating collision at Amsterdam...

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