🌱 NYC Class Sizes To Be Capped + NYers Mourn Queen Elizabeth II Death

Good morning, New York City! Happy first day of Fashion Week. Here's everything else going on:

• A new law taking effect next year will limit classroom size in NYC schools.
• Trump ally Steve Bannon faces money laundering charges in a New York City court.
• New Yorkers are mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 82 Low: 64.

Here's to our premier local sponsor. Check out what they can do for you:

In need of a professional photographer for a wedding, family portraits or maternity photos? BeKa Photography is a dynamic, award-winning sister team based in NYC with a passion for helping clients capture extraordinary life moments with elegance and artistry for posterity. Becky and Katy have over 10 years experience photographing special moments – you can see some of their amazing work here. NYC Daily readers get 10% off any package when you mention Patch.

Want to see your business featured in this spot? Click here to get started.

Here are the top five stories today in New York City:

1. On the first day back to school, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill to cap classroom sizes in New York City schools at 20 to 25 students. The law won't go into effect until next September, and will be implemented over a five-year period. (Gothamist)
2. Steve Bannon, a close ally of former president Donald Trump, turned himself in at a New York City court on Thursday morning. He faces money laundering and fraud charges that are linked to a $15 million fundraiser to build a wall at the US-Mexico border. Trump pardoned Bannon on his last day in office when he was arrested in a similar case. (New York City Patch)
3. The religious leaders of several churches in Harlem accepted secret hundred-thousand-dollar payments from a developer in exchange for selling their buildings – only for the developer to waver from his promise to build new homes for the churches, in some cases demolishing them and letting the sites sit empty for years, according to an investigation launched by New York Attorney General Letitia James’s office into the developer, Moujan Vahdat. (New York City Patch)
4. The city is considering increasing a 30-cent surcharge on all taxi rides to $1 in order to raise funds for improvements which would improve the cabs' accessibility. The Taxi And Limousine Commission is required to upgrade its fleet due to a class-action lawsuit settlement which mandated that half its cars be accessible by 2020. (THE CITY)
5. In the West Village's "Little Britain" shop, owners and passersby expressed their condolences after the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday. Photos of the Queen adorned Myers of Keswick, a store that imports food products from the United Kingdom. (AMNY) (Subscription: The New York Times)

New York City pic of the day:

Remember to submit a photo from your neighborhood to newyorkcity@patch.com for a chance to be featured! We love skylines, bodega cats, coffee shops, streetscapes, parks and everything else that makes this citygreat. Please include your full name and an optional description.

Today in New York City:

• Sustainable Market at Bar Moxy (4 p.m.)
• Museum of the Dog Furry Friday (6 p.m.)
• Edward Enninful + Grace Coddington: A Visible Man: A Memoir - The Strand Bookstore (7 p.m.)
• Transplants Comedy Show - Astoria (7:30 p.m.)
• Black Parade: Emo & Pop Party at Schimanski (10 p.m.)

Crime and safety corner:

• A Department of Homeless Services officer has been suspended after striking a migrant from Venezuela at a Crown Heights shelter on Wednesday, according to a first-hand account and video footage. Over 7,000 migrants have arrived in New York in the past several months. (Documented NY)
• A taxi driver who dragged a screaming elderly woman out of his cab in a viral video has been arrested. (New York City Patch)
• A teenage drug supplier from Flushing was indicted after being found with guns and more than 1,000 opioids laced with fentanyl, according to the Queens District Attorney. (New York City Patch)

From my notebook:

• The water at Jacob Riis Houses in the East Village is now testing negative for arsenic — but there might be Legionella, a bacteria that can cause respiratory illnesses. (Gothamist)
• The New York Blood Center is planning to host 12 blood drives across the city Sunday to honor New Yorkers who were lost in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. (New York City Patch)
• A statue of US Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor now adorns a shopping center in The Bronx where she grew up. Sotomayor visited the borough for its unveiling on Thursday. (Associated Press)
• Some New Yorkers are upset at the MTA's new 'You Do You' subway masking signage that accompanies the end of the public transit mandate. (New York City Patch)
• Washington Square Park is the place to be if you want to be interviewed by a Gen Z TikToker. (Subscription: The New York Times)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• Chronic Foot Pain Center - Dr. Robert Kornfeld — (Visit website)
• Silver Stars Fitness — (Visit Website)
• Hach & Rose, LLP — (Visit website)
• Lingerie Making Workshops by Rue du Paradis — (Visit website)
• Add your business here

Events:

• Dance under the Moonlight Jewel Yacht NYC Midnight Yacht Friday Party 2022 (September 9)
• Harlem Wellness Fest (September 10)
• Opening Reception (September 10)
• Free Event! WMI and SummerStage Present Adam Rudolph's Go: Organic Orchestra and Guests (September 10)
• NYC Saturday Midnight Cruise Jewel Yacht Hip Hop vs Reggae® 2022 (September 10)
• North Fork Foodie Tour (September 11)
• The Izo Ehi Collection presents "A Fashion Forward Gala" NYFW (September 11)
• How the James Webb Space Telescope is Changing Astronomy (September 12)
• Improve Your Posture with an HSS Physical Therapist & Protect Yourself from Health Misinformation! (September 13)
• White Collar Week Tuesday Speaker Series - Tom Hardin, Tipper X (September 13)
• Journal, Reflect, & Connect! (September 14)
• Prevent Falls & Stay Safe with Hospital for Special Surgery! (September 15)
• Superfine NYC 2022 (September 15)
• Should I Consider a Progressive Education for My Child? An In-Person Panel Discussion (September 15)
• Open House - Investment Opportunity - Log Cabin With 30+ Acres in Susquehanna County, PA (September 17)
• Sea Turtle Recovery Brunch Gala (September 18)
• HSS Free Workshop: Decrease Stress and Enjoy Music! (September 20)
• 7th Annual Imagine This Women's Film Festival 2022 (September 23)
• Add your event

Announcements:

• HOLD THE DATE! Children's Book Reading/Signing by Author! (Details)
• A great location for your organization.( No congestion driving charge here.) (Details)
• Behind The Scoreboard – A True Broadway Blue (Details)
• Add your announcement

Gigs & services:

• Would You Like To Own A Marijuana Dispensary! Be One of the First to Apply! (Details)
• Add your gig or service

You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— Dashiell Allen

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming New York City Daily? Contact me at patchnyc@patch.com