Huge Con Edison Bills Shock City | NYC Week In Review

NEW YORK CITY — Here are the top headlines this week from the New York City Patch.

Huge Con Edison Bills Shock NYC: 'I Wanted To Really Cry'

Some customers saw their January bills triple because of what Con Ed reps deemed a natural gas "supply" pricing issue beyond their control.

New York's Indoor Mask Mandate Ends For Businesses: Hochul

The indoor masking rule for businesses ends Thursday as New York's coronavirus cases sharply decline, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.

NYC's Outdoor Dining Sheds Could End As Program Goes Permanent

The city's popular, if divisive, outdoor dining program could change, according to testimony at a marathon City Council hearing.

Unlimited OMNY Subway, Bus Fare Taps Start After 12 Trips: MTA

The long-awaited fare capping pilot starts Feb. 28 and will last at least four months, along with $5 in-city commuter trips, officials said.

A Child Dead, Another Critically Hurt In NYC Sidewalk Car Crashes

Two separate incidents Wednesday saw children slammed into by cars on New York City sidewalks, police said.

NYC's Fatal Weekend Of Car Crashes Leaves 4 Dead, Police Say

A teenage girl, a Holocaust survivor and a Brooklyn mom died in traffic crashes between Friday and Sunday, officials and activists report.

Syphilis, Gonorrhea Surge Among NYC Women, Health Officials Say

This isn't just a Valentine's Day PSA — officials urged New Yorkers to resume sexually transmitted infection testing amid a spike in cases.

Transgender Inmate Sexually Assaulted 3 Times At Rikers: Suit

A transgender woman accused jail officials of failing to protect her from brutal abuse at Rikers Island.

NYC Couple Tried To Launder $4.5B Worth Of Stolen Bitcoin: Feds

A massive cryptocurrency hack led feds to arrest Ilya Lichtenstein, 34, and Heather Morgan, 31, authorities said.