Amityville seeks input on multifamily housing and future planning
Amityville is asking residents, businesses and property owners for input as the village studies multifamily housing, services, costs and future planning.
New York
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New York Pauses State Permits for Large Data Centers
New York paused certain state permits for large data centers while officials review grid, water, environmental and ratepayer risks statewide.
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Gowanda Seeks Administrator for $655,000 NY Forward Small Project Fund
Gowanda is seeking a grant administrator for its $655,000 NY Forward Small Project Fund. Required submissions are due by noon Wednesday, August 26.
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More Americans Are Applying for Credit, but Rejections Rose Slightly in June
New York Fed data show more Americans sought credit in June, while reported rejections edged up and 34% said they might need $2,000 for an emergency.
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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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Yonkers Awarded $10 Million for Downtown Revitalization Planning
Yonkers received a $10 million state DRI award, but project selection, public input, final approvals, and construction timing still lie ahead.
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East Coast Thunderstorms Disrupted Thousands of Flights July 21
July 21 thunderstorms triggered FAA ground stops at major East Coast hubs, spreading delays through airline networks and raising key refund questions for travelers.
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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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Buffalo Chippewa traffic limits are in effect as 21-and-over rule remains a proposal
Weekend vehicle and parking restrictions are in effect on Buffalo’s Chippewa Street, while a proposed 21-and-over access rule remains under review.
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Grand Island battery-storage law remains a proposal under review
Grand Island’s proposed battery-storage law remains unresolved after a May hearing, a July 20 public-hearing notice and a referral back to the Planning Board.
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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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Buffalo Charter Revision Commission Rejects RCV, Semi-Open Primaries, Signature Cuts
At the Buffalo Charter Revision Commission’s July 8 meeting, commissioners voted down ranked-choice voting, semi-open/nonpartisan primaries, and ballot-access signature/petition changes.
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Greenwood Lake area: Warwick BESS zoning law set for July 23 hearing
Greenwood Lake area residents can comment on Warwick’s proposed Local Law No. 5 (BESS zoning) as review continues through the Aug. 13 Town Board meeting.
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DOJ: Man pleads guilty after damaging Chabad-Lubavitch HQ entrance
DOJ says Dan Sohail pleaded guilty May 13, 2026, after ramming the Chabad-Lubavitch World Headquarters entrance in Brooklyn on Jan. 28.
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ICC Khan removal vote looms: what secret ballot could change
World Priority Scan: On July 24, 2026, ICC states vote by secret ballot on permanently removing prosecutor Karim Khan—an institutional legitimacy test.
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Elmira City Council agenda (July 13): Fire overtime, LEAD and CDBG audit bills
Elmira’s July 13 City Council agenda includes Fire Department overtime approvals for two 2026 pay blocks and LEAD and CDBG audit bills.
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Yonkers Planning Board agenda (July 8): housing, waterfront, self-storage
Yonkers NY – The Planning Board meets July 8 at 5:30 p.m. to review 60 Alexander St housing, Extell waterfront changes, and a self-storage plan.
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July 14, 2026 D.C. Circuit vacates USPS voting case; PRC is first forum
D.C. Circuit vacated a district court ruling in State of New York v. Trump on July 14. Some USPS mail-service election challenges must start at the PRC.
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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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Far Rockaway Gas & Diesel Watch: Regular up slightly, diesel flat vs yesterday
Far Rockaway NY Gas & Diesel Watch – Latest AAA NYC “New York” metro averages (today): $4.1390/gal regular, $5.7270/gal diesel as of 7/20/26.