Posted inHousing
Landlords in Deadly Inwood Blaze Cited for Blocked Fire Escapes
Prosecutors have charged a building resident with criminally negligent homicide in the May 4 blaze that killed three people.
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Posted inHousing
Landlords in Fatal Fire Racked Up More Than 1,000 Violations Across NYC
The city housing department has repeatedly sued the owners of a Manhattan building where three people died in a blaze last week, alleging “immediately hazardous” conditions at properties in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn.
Posted inLabor
Schumer Thanks Mamdani as Deliverista Hub Finally Opens
The long-awaited rest and e-bike charging base at City Hall Park opened its doors on Tuesday, nearly five years after officials first promised to build it.
Posted inHealth
Deaths Likely Due to Cold Rise to 22 Including Those Found At Private Residences
The updated death count came after hours of testimony on the city’s response to the recent arctic freeze, where 18 people have been found dead on city streets.
Posted inHomelessness
Cold Death Toll Hits 17 as Deep Freeze Continues
Thirteen deaths were tied to hypothermia as 'Enhanced Code Blue' protocols are expected to continue through the weekend.
Posted inEric Adams
Order to Prioritize FDNY Inspection for Hudson Yards Tower Came from Mayor’s Office
Email shows word passed from FDNY Commissioner to chiefs to speed up fire alarm system inspection of 50 Hudson Yards "as a top priority from city hall."
Posted inCity Government, Eric Adams, Immigration, Podcasts
LISTEN: The FDNY Keeps Shutting Down Migrant Shelters
Co-hosts Christina Greer, Katie Honan and Harry Siegel discuss kids in tents, city hall’s crude insult comedy, Eric Adams’ strong political hand and much more. Some show notes, starting with election stuff! Look up your early voting and election day votings sites and also what will be on your ballot. Read up on the handful […]