Federal courthouse-arrest ruling faces New York compliance test
A nationwide ruling vacated broad ICE courthouse-arrest policies, while Manhattan arrests and access litigation test what remains allowed.
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New York’s medical aid-in-dying law is now in effect. What patients, families and providers should know
New York’s medical aid-in-dying law took effect Aug. 5. Here are the eligibility rules, safeguards, provider choices and pending lawsuits residents should understand.
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MTA’s Q26 redesign brings 24-hour service to Fresh Meadows
The redesigned Q26 began operating June 29 with overnight service, new stop locations and wider average spacing between stops.
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Tonawanda adopts one-year pause on large data-center applications
The Town of Tonawanda has adopted a one-year moratorium on data centers requiring at least 20 megawatts, giving officials time to develop zoning rules for the industry.
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Construction begins on $80 million Utica housing project
Construction has begun on THRIVE Cornhill, a $80 million mixed-use development planned to provide 102 affordable and supportive housing units in Utica’s Cornhill neighborhood.
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New York law preserves Port Jefferson-area trail and keeps possible LIRR rail yard option open
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation permanently protecting the Setauket-Port Jefferson Station Greenway and facilitating a possible transfer of 40 acres at the former Lawrence Aviation site to the MTA.
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Canajoharie school merger proposal rejected in June advisory vote as districts continue planning
Voters rejected a proposed Canajoharie-Fort Plain school merger in a non-binding June 4 advisory poll. The result does not itself end the process.
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Burnt Rock Road in Cape Vincent closed for emergency repairs during Route 12E bridge work
Jefferson County announced emergency maintenance closures on Burnt Rock Road in Cape Vincent for July 16 and July 20 as work continued on the Route 12E bridge project.
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Mamdani Administration Launches Citywide Tenant Campaign
New York City’s Talk to Tenants campaign will hold five neighborhood events from Aug. 12 through Sept. 30, focusing on housing rights and tenant organizing.
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Gowanda receives $446,000 New York Forward award for downtown improvement fund
New York State Homes and Community Renewal awarded the Village of Gowanda $446,000 for a small-project fund supporting downtown building improvements, business equipment and public art.
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Construction Begins on 78 Affordable Apartments in Brooklyn’s Broadway Triangle
Construction has begun on Bartlett Crossing, a $71.5 million project that will create 78 affordable apartments in two buildings as part of the larger Broadway Triangle redevelopment.
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Rockland County selects developers to redevelop New City’s Sain Building site
Rockland County selected Regan Development and the Rockland Housing Action Coalition to redevelop the 3.69-acre Sain Building site at 18 New Hempstead Road.
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Buffalo Council Approves $94 Million 2026 Capital Budget
Buffalo’s Common Council approved a $94 million amended 2026 capital budget for schools, roads, parks, libraries and city-service equipment.
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Westchester authorizes agreement supporting 100 affordable homes in Croton-on-Hudson
Westchester County authorized an agreement with Croton-on-Hudson and WBP Development LLC for infrastructure and property rights tied to a proposed 100-unit affordable homeownership project.
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Mount Sinai Schools Begin Summer Bond Construction With Roof, Bathroom and Auditorium Work
The Mount Sinai Union Free School District has begun implementing its 2025 voter-approved facilities bond, with summer 2026 work planned for bathrooms, roofs, playgrounds, the high-school auditorium and athletic areas.
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Mechanicville water-system problems continue after pipe break and 30% rate increase
A six-inch water-main break at Park and Central avenues led to a three-day boil-water advisory, the second pipe fracture reported in Mechanicville this year.
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Ground Breaks on 340-Unit Park Square Yonkers Project
Titan Real Estate Development and Yonkers officials marked the July 21 groundbreaking for a seven-story, 340-apartment project at 1 Loehr Place.
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Mount Kisco Adds Park Patrols After Suspicious Leonard Park Encounters Involving Children
Westchester County Police issued a formal trespass notice to a Greenwich man after two reported encounters with children at Mount Kisco’s Leonard Park.
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Ellenville considers up to $1.5 million grant to replace Westwood Avenue water tank
The Village of Ellenville held a public hearing on a possible state grant application for replacing the Westwood Avenue water storage tank.
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Former Syracuse Developmental Center Site Advances Toward Housing
Demolition is complete at the former Syracuse Developmental Center, moving a $130 million plan for more than 260 affordable apartments toward construction.
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New York officials unveil plan to expand and speed up bus service
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a citywide bus plan focused on faster trips, expanded service and better operations.
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Greenwood Lake Residents Faced Power Outages and Blocked Roads After July 4 Storm
A fast-moving thunderstorm struck Greenwood Lake on July 4 and into July 5, toppling trees, downing power lines, blocking roads and leaving hundreds without electricity.