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Remove Sex Offenders From UWS Hotel, Councilmember Demands

In response to the recent arrival of 283 homeless people at the Lucerne Hotel on the Upper West Side, City Councilmember Helen Rosenthal announced multiple demands to the city regarding the use of neighborhood hotels as temporary homeless shelters.

Queens NYPD Cop Arrested, Charged With Tampering With Evidence

A Queens police officer was arrested Thursday on charges of official misconduct and tampering with evidence. The accusations against Kevin Martin, who worked for the NYPD's 109th Precinct in northeastern Queens, stem from an incident on March 1, 2019, according to a police spokesperson.

Saturday Ride Calls For Cycling Access In BK Communities Of Color

A bike ride through Brooklyn on Saturday will aim to send a clear message to city officials from communities of color: "We Bike Too!"

UES Community Board Wants Esplanade Inspection Following Sinkhole

The Upper East Side's community board is calling on the city to conduct a full inspection of the East River Esplanade following the opening of a giant sinkhole on the riverwalk last week.

New Yorkers Get Extra Week To Apply For Rent Assistance

New York City tenants who missed rent payment thanks to the coronavirus pandemic will have an extra week to apply for state help.

The deadline for COVID Rent Relief Program applications is now Aug. 6.

NYC Home Prices Remain High Despite Coronavirus Sales Dip: Study

The coronavirus pandemic that reshaped much of New York City left its astronomically expensive home prices largely intact, a new study found.