NYC families receive first 2-K placement offers for fall 2026
New York City’s first fall 2026 2-K offers are scheduled for Tuesday, August 4. Families should check MySchools, accept any offer and complete registration.
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What NYC’s Small-Business Executive Order Changes Now
Executive Order No. 18 gives NYC BEST new project-manager, inspection-preparation and summons-guidance duties, with business-owner rights deadlines beginning August 31, September 1 and October 1.
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New York Gas Holds Near $4.23 as Diesel Moves Higher Again
AAA’s August 1 New York statewide averages show regular gas flat at $4.230 while diesel rises to $5.866, with New York City’s latest weekly EIA gasoline reading at $4.114.
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New York Fuel Prices Split: Gas Rises to $4.23 as Diesel Slips to $5.86
AAA’s July 31 New York statewide averages show regular gas up slightly and diesel down daily, while a separate EIA series puts New York City’s weekly regular-gas price at $4.114.
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New York Metro Gas and Diesel Prices Diverge Slightly, Both Remain Well Above Last Year
AAA’s July 29 New York metro check shows regular gas easing slightly while diesel rises. Both fuels remain substantially higher than a week, month, and year earlier.
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NYC Rental Ripoff Report: What Tenants Can Use Now
New York City’s Rental Ripoff Report lists current complaint tools and proposed tenant protections, but many changes still require rules, laws or implementation.
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NYC Legionnaires’ Cluster Reaches 89 Cases as Oversight Faces Scrutiny
New York City’s Upper East Side Legionnaires’ cluster has reached 89 cases and five deaths, while officials prepare for questions about cooling-tower oversight.
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New York City Charter Panel Advances Five Proposals for November
New York City’s five proposed Charter amendments could change outdoor dining, contracting, street projects, permitting and rainy-day budget rules if certified.
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Fordham Road Bus-Lane Redesign Begins in the Bronx
Construction is underway on Fordham Road’s Bronx bus-lane redesign, which will change curb access and traffic lanes while targeting faster trips for 130,000 riders.
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NYC expands extreme-heat measures and cooling resources for summer peak
NYC expands cooling-center access and extreme-heat outreach during the July heat emergency—how to use NYC311, who’s at risk, and 311 vs 911.
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NYC Council Approves Land-Use for Nearly 3,250 Homes—Monitor Point & Dewitt Clinton Park North
NYC Council’s July 16, 2026 approvals pave the way for nearly 3,250 homes—more than half affordable. What to watch next for Monitor Point and Dewitt Clinton Park North.
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NYC Heat Emergency Plan for July 4 weekend: cooling centers & COOL vans
New York, NY’s Heat Emergency Plan for the July 4 weekend adds cooling centers, COOL vans, LinkNYC directions, and worker protections—here’s how to use it.
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NYC SCRIE/DRIE: Income Ceiling Set at $75,000 Starting July 1, 2026
New York NY – Starting July 1, 2026, SCRIE/DRIE eligibility income ceiling rises to $75,000—check your household income and rent test in new HCR forms.
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NYC Council adopts $125.8B FY2027 budget: Fair Fares, housing aid, Kids RISE
New York NY – NYC Council approved the $125.8B FY2027 budget June 30, 2026, adding $350M in reserves and expanding Fair Fares and rental assistance.
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NYC Rent Freeze Approved: 0% Max Increases for 2026–27 Renewal Leases
The NYC Rent Guidelines Board approved 0% maximum increases for eligible 2026–27 rent-stabilized renewals with lease starts Oct. 1, 2026–Sept. 30, 2027.
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NYC’s pied-à-terre tax is now law and could raise $500M a year
New York, NY — The FY 2027 budget adds a surcharge on luxury NYC second homes, aimed at nonresident owners and projected to raise about $500M a year.
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New York City’s new housing plan targets 400,000 homes and a bigger NYCHA push
New York, NY — The city’s Block by Block rollout aims for 400,000 homes over 10 years, with bigger NYCHA spending and possible ADU changes.
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NYC budget deal adds $4 billion in state aid, easing service cuts
A May 12 city-state budget deal adds about $4 billion in state aid, giving New York City more room to avoid deeper cuts to key services.
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NYC baselines $31.7 million for public libraries in executive budget
New York City’s executive budget adds $31.7 million in recurring library funding, a move that could help stabilize branch hours, staffing and services.
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New York City’s $124.7B budget closes the gap, but details remain open
City Hall says New York City’s next budget gap is closed in a $124.7 billion plan, but Albany-backed tax and spending details still need work.
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Bed-Stuy city site enters public review for 100% affordable housing
NYC has opened public engagement on a Bed-Stuy city-owned site that could become 100% affordable housing with community space in Brooklyn.
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NYC executive budget deadline moves to May 12 as City Hall seeks Albany help
City Hall and the Council pushed the executive budget deadline to May 12 while seeking Albany action to help close the city budget gap.
