This Flagpole Will Cost The City $500K | NYC Roundup

A round-up of the news stories in New York City today:

City Billed $500K To Replace Damaged Flagpole, Report Says

The amazingly expensive flagpole at the Blissville Veterans Memorial in Queens was damaged during Superstorm Sandy.

Proposed Rate Hike Prompts 'Gas Bill Strike' In Brooklyn

Activists are urging Brooklynites to withhold $66 on monthly gas bills as a way of protesting the controversial North Brooklyn pipeline.

Protester Pepper-Sprayed In Brooklyn Sues NYPD, De Blasio: Suit

Andrew Smith claims the city and NYPD enabled the officer who pulled down his mask and pepper sprayed him during the George Floyd protests.

UWS Shelter For Kids And Families Closing Hastily After 19 Years

After nearly two decades on the UWS, shelter residents were notified last week that they'd have to start moving out in the coming days.

Water Main Leak Floods Fourth Avenue In Brooklyn: Officials

The leak was pouring into the street for more than two hours after it erupted between St. Marks Place and Bergen Street, video shows.