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25th anniversary of September 11 commemorations

40 clusters · 1452 sources · last updated

Latest: Manhattan September 11 anniversary marks 25 years of health impacts

The 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks was marked by solemn commemorations at Ground Zero, the Pentagon, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. At the 9/11 Memorial in New York, thousands gathered for the annual readin

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New York City rent stabilization legal disputes

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Latest: New York City Mayor Mamdani faces probe over rent freeze

New York City is experiencing legal and regulatory scrutiny regarding its rent stabilization policies. Initially, legal challenges emerged against a rent freeze implemented by the Rent Guidelines Board, with landlords ar

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New York City crime rate trends

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Latest: NYPD reports record low gun violence amid rise in quality-of-life enforcement

New York City has experienced historic declines in major violent crimes throughout the summer of 2026. In July, Brooklyn recorded its longest homicide-free stretch in history, contributing to a significant citywide reduc

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US AI Expansion and Regulation Debate in 2026 Midterms

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Latest: Philadelphia activists demand moratorium on AI data centers

The push for U.S. AI leadership has become a central flashpoint in the 2026 midterm elections as public opposition to data centers surges. While the Trump administration continues to support the industry, political leade

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Growth and regulatory scrutiny of prediction markets

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Latest: College football futures see rising interest in prediction markets

Prediction markets are transitioning from niche cryptocurrency experiments into a rapidly expanding financial sector, experiencing global growth of over 380 percent in less than a year. While attracting interest from ret

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NYC Delivery Protection Act and Amazon legal challenges

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Latest: Amazon faces legislative pressure over delivery subcontracting in Chicago and NYC

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced support for the Delivery Protection Act, a City Council bill sponsored by Councilmember Tiffany Cabán. The legislation, introduced as Int. 518-2026, targets high-volume de

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New York City 9/11 commemoration initiatives

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Latest: New York City Council approves 26 street co-namings to honor 9/11 victims

New York City has initiated several programs to commemorate the September 11 attacks as the city approaches the 25th anniversary of the tragedy. In early September, the city allocated $1 million from the Fiscal Year 202

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NYC luxury pied-à-terre tax and housing reforms

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Latest: New York City implements housing reforms and pied-à-terre tax

New York City has continued the rollout of its pied-à-terre tax, a signature initiative of Mayor Zohran Mamdani targeting luxury second homes. The policy imposes a recurring annual surcharge on condos, co-ops, or one- to

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Metropolitan Museum of Art cancels John Galliano exhibition

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Latest: Metropolitan Museum of Art cancels John Galliano exhibition

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has canceled its planned 2027 retrospective, ‘John Galliano: Horizons,’ following intense backlash from the Jewish community, politicians, and major donors. The exhibition, intended to be a

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New York City year-round outdoor dining legislation

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Latest: New York City approves year-round outdoor dining

The New York City Council passed legislation to restore year-round outdoor dining across the five boroughs, reversing a 2023 policy that restricted roadside setups to a seasonal schedule from April to November. The new m

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NYC dispute over paraprofessional pay escalates to legal 싸움

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Latest: New York City Mayor Mamdani sues to block teacher union pay raise

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has initiated legal action against the City Council to block the “Respect for Paraprofessionals” bill, also referred to as the RESPECT Check Act. The legislation, which passed with a un

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Latest: New York City to issue 21,500 street vendor permits

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NYC pied-à-terre tax rollout blocked by judge

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Latest: New York City extends pied-à-terre tax exemption deadline

The rollout of New York City’s pied-à-terre tax has faced significant legal and privacy-related setbacks. Following the release of a public database of approximately 950,000 secondary residences, the disclosure sparked a

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