FDNY heroes don superhero costumes for sick, grieving children across NYC: ‘Seeing the children’s...

NYPost.com (Metro) 10/13 11:09A Nicole Rosenthal, Ella Morrison

A super team of New York City firefighters, NYPD officers and public school teachers dubbed the Humble Heroes of FDNY are celebrating 10 years of donning superhero costumes for the Big Apple children who need them the most.

NYC bodega clerk locked up for infamous 1979 Etan Patz murder could be released—with retrial up in...

NYPost.com (Metro) 10/13 10:47A Ben Kochman

A judge will hear arguments Tuesday over whether to release the former New York City bodega clerk whose murder conviction in the notorious 1979 disappearance of little Etan Patz was stunningly overturned — as it's unclear if he'll face a third...

Casino finalists face a blind bidding war over tax rates

CrainsNewYork.com (Banking) 10/13 9:21A Nick Garber

The four surviving bidders for a New York City-area casino face a crucial decision this week: deciding how much they're willing to pay in taxes without knowing what their rivals are offering, a blind bidding war that could push rates far above...

Congestion pricing brings in $365M for MTA through August

CrainsNewYork.com (Banking) 10/13 8:47A Caroline Spivack

New York City's congestion pricing program is on track to hit its $500 million revenue target by year-end while dramatically reducing Manhattan traffic — bolstering the MTA's defense of the toll as the Trump administration battles to shut it...

On Politics: Cuomo’s in a bind as Election Day nears

CrainsNewYork.com (Banking) 10/13 8:00A Ross Barkan

Is there any hope left for Andrew Cuomo? A recent Quinnipiac poll gave Cuomo and the anti-Zohran Mamdani forces some reason for optimism: Eric Adams’ decision to drop out had boosted the former governor by 10 points. The race stood at 46-33% in...

Nor'easter halts LaGuardia arrivals as storm snarls travel across local airports

CrainsNewYork.com (Small Business News) 10/13 6:20A Caroline Spivack

Fliers at regional airports, especially LaGuardia, are facing delays of up to two hours due to high winds and rain from the nor’easter sweeping the East Coast. The travel headaches are here to stay until at least early Tuesday, according to air...

NYC Columbus Day Parade canceled due to State of Emergency brought on by nor'easter

NBCNewYork.com (Local) 10/13 6:11A Jennifer Vazquez

The New York City Columbus Day Parade has been canceled due to the State of Emergency brought on by the nor’easter, the event’s organizer announced Sunday. “Due to the Governor’s declaration of a State of Emergency this evening in response to the...

State of emergency declared in NYC, Long Island and Westchester County as nor’easter slams area

NYPost.com (Metro) 10/13 3:56A FOX Weather

A state of emergency has been declared in New York City, Long Island and Westchester County in New York as a powerful nor’easter tears up the East Coast.

Life sciences real estate vacancies persist as venture capital investments drop

CrainsNewYork.com (Nonprofits) 10/13 12:33A Amanda D Ambrosio

New York's life sciences market is struggling to attract tenants, with nearly a third of lab space sitting empty as venture capital funding declined in 2025. Approximately 30.8% of lab space in the city was vacant between July and September,...

City companies must disclose pay data under newly passed bill

CrainsNewYork.com (Nonprofits) 10/13 12:33A Nick Garber

New York City will require large employers to report worker pay by race and gender under legislation the City Council approved Thursday. Supporters call the bill a significant step toward ensuring equal pay, and it has cautious support from the...

City Council mandates radiator inspections after infant's death from steam leak

CrainsNewYork.com (International) 10/10 10:11A Caroline Spivack

New York City will require the landlords of more than 100,000 buildings to conduct twice-yearly inspections of steam radiators under a law that passed Thursday. The new rule will apply to apartments with young children, a direct response to the...

City Council bill would make outdoor dining year-round, more businesses eligible

CrainsNewYork.com (Nonprofits) 10/10 12:33A Caroline Spivack

More than 80% of restaurants that once offered outdoor dining abandoned the practice under the Adams administration's seasonal restrictions, but a new City Council bill aims to restore year-round street dining and expand which businesses can...

Emergency room visits drive up city spending on health benefits, data shows

CrainsNewYork.com (Nonprofits) 10/10 12:33A Amanda D Ambrosio

Hefty prices for emergency room visits contributed to the city’s rising spending on health benefits for municipal workers last year, new data shows. The city spent roughly $9.1 billion on health care benefits for employees, retirees and dependents...

How is AI reshaping the city's business landscape? Join us for a day of exploration with Tech:NYC

CrainsNewYork.com (Banking) 10/9 9:11A Crain s staff

On Oct. 23, Crain’s and Tech:NYC will co-host the Tech Summit , a half-day event focused on how AI is transforming core sectors of the city’s economy, from real estate and finance to health care and the nonprofit world. The gathering, to be held...

Federal funding helped deter 8 terrorist attacks in subway since 9/11, NYPD chief says

CrainsNewYork.com (Professional Services) 10/9 8:34A Caroline Spivack

Funds from a subway counterterrorism grant that the federal government seeks to withhold from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority this year have enabled police to foil at least eight terrorist plots in the system since 9/11, and their...