Subway Reaches a Billion Trips as Ridership Recovery Continues
The MTA reached its annual milestone on October 8, a week earlier than last year; reliability remains the everyday test for riders.
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New York Declares Measles Disaster Emergency
The order expands vaccine and testing authority across the state.
Child Care Plan Opens More Than 10,000 Voucher Places
The city will invite eligible families off a long waitlist in stages.
Greenpoint Waterfront Park Moves Into Construction
The 2.5-acre project advances along Newtown Creek.
Off-Broadway Week Begins Across New York
Twenty-five shows are participating in the two-for-one promotion.
Court Opens Term With Climate Liability Case
The justices hear a dispute with consequences for local climate lawsuits.
Indian Opposition Protests Voter-Roll Changes
Election officials deny partisan manipulation as demonstrations intensify.
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Across the city
Two new public resources serving health, recreation and neighborhood life.
QUEENS & RECREATION
Lost Battalion Hall Returns to Rego Park
A $25.9 million reconstruction modernizes an 87-year-old recreation center while preserving its veterans’ and basketball history.
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HEALTH ACCESS
A New Front Door to Behavioral Health Care
The city’s new search tool compares services, openings, languages, insurance and age groups across more than 600 providers.
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