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New York City just made composting cool with a sleek tabletop bin that's flying off presale shelves at $48. The stylish collaboration between OnlyNY and NYC Sanitation proves eco-friendly habits can look good doing good.
When Troy left his bag of hair clippers on a subway, he thought they were gone forever. Thanks to NYC Transit's lost and found team, he got them back along with 3,000 other people reunited with their belongings every month.
New York City's expanded support program helped 2,000 small businesses save nearly $6 million in potential fines during the first 100 days of a new administration. The city is investing $4 million to help entrepreneurs navigate government without hiring compliance teams.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is bringing government directly to where young people spend their time online. Starting today, he's hosting the country's first recurring Twitch stream by an elected official, answering questions live from viewers.
New York City Transit's lost and found returns thousands of items each month to grateful passengers, proving that losing something on the subway doesn't have to mean losing it forever. From cellphones to cremated remains, dedicated workers are matching lost treasures with their relieved owners.
New York City is centralizing its community safety programs to ensure people in mental health crises get professional care instead of just police response. The city's expanding its B-HEARD program, which sends health teams to mental health emergencies.
A New York AI company is sending free cleaners wearing cameras to apartments, gathering data to teach the next generation of household robots. While privacy experts urge caution, the innovative approach offers a glimpse into how AI development might reshape everyday chores.
After months of reduced foot traffic due to deportation fears, immigrant neighborhoods in New York City are finding renewed hope and customers as World Cup excitement sweeps through their streets. Small business owners see the global tournament as a chance to rebuild community spirit and welcome customers back.
New York City just officially launched New York Robotics, a nonprofit connecting over 160 robotics startups across the region with investors, researchers, and industry leaders. The move positions NYC alongside Boston and Silicon Valley as a major global robotics innovation center.
New York City now operates the largest electrified law enforcement fleet in North America with over 1,000 vehicles serving city agencies. The milestone puts NYC five years ahead of its goal to fully electrify enforcement vehicles by 2030.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani picked Morocco to beat France in the World Cup final, a historic prediction that would make it the first African nation to ever win the tournament. The soccer-loving mayor made his choice "with the heart" while playing a bracket challenge with The Guardian.
With no federal heat protections in place, New York City workers and unions are creating their own life-saving system to survive dangerous summer temperatures. Their grassroots effort is keeping outdoor workers safe when government action stalled.
Over 300 underserved children on Manhattan's Upper West Side shop for free school supplies, clothes, and winter gear with volunteer "personal shoppers" who make the experience magical. The annual four-day event transforms a community building into a pop-up store where kids choose brand-new backpacks, sneakers, coats, and more.
After 53 years of waiting, New York City will throw its first-ever ticker-tape parade for the Knicks following their NBA championship win. The city that never stopped believing is about to celebrate like never before.
After 40 years as the deep-voiced announcer of New York City's subway system, Bernie Wagenblast shared her transition journey and debuted her new, feminized voice to millions of daily riders. Her story highlights how voice coaching is becoming vital gender-affirming care for trans people everywhere.
After losing her mother and battling pandemic burnout, a New York City nurse found the strength training routine that transformed her body and restored her energy at age 46. She went from struggling to climb subway stairs to deadlifting over 100 pounds.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani kicked a soccer ball into the net during a World Cup press event, announcing free watch parties for the final. The playful moment highlighted NYC's role as co-host of the 2026 tournament.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated $26 million to charities for their July wedding, including support for fallen first responders' families. The NYC families receiving help sent heartfelt thank-you letters sharing how the gift brings hope during their darkest times.
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During one of NYC's worst blizzards in 150 years, a stranger got on her hands and knees to shovel a path through the snow for an elderly woman with a cane. The touching moment, captured on video, has gone viral as a reminder of kindness in difficult times.
A 34-year-old creative director transformed NYC's World Cup campaign into a celebration of the city itself, not just the tournament. The colorful posters, subway signs, and jerseys spotlight New York's diversity instead of serving corporate sponsors.
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