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17-Year-Old Taken Into Custody in Fatal Shooting of 15-Year-Old in the Bronx
A 17-year-old suspect was taken into police custody on Wednesday, the 11th, in connection with the shooting death of Javits Frimpong, a 15-year-old Ghanaian immigrant who was shot and killed in the Bronx on his way to school on Thursday, Oct. 29.
Gov. Sherrill Signs 'Business-Friendly State' Executive Order, Targeting Taxes, Fees and Licensing Rules
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill on the 10th signed an executive order to review taxes, fees and licensing procedures and to focus support on key industries. A new New Jersey Business Economic Development Council will oversee the effort. The governor also raised again the idea of eliminating the 2.5% corporate transit fee imposed on companies with annual profits of $1 million or more.
87% of New Jersey Asian American Voters Chose Booker
In an exit poll by the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF), 87% of Asian American voters in New Jersey chose Democratic candidate Cory Booker in the U.S. Senate race. The shift toward Democrats was most pronounced in Palisades Park and Edison. The poll also pointed to barriers to voting, including more than half of respondents saying they were asked to show ID.
Man, 54, Charged With Murder in Flushing Massage Parlor Killing
A woman was stabbed to death Friday, the 6th, at a massage parlor near 164th Street in Flushing, Queens, and a 54-year-old man was charged Monday, the 9th, with murder and other offenses. The suspect was paroled in October 2024 after serving time for raping a worker at another Flushing massage parlor in 2012. As of Tuesday evening, the 10th, the victim had not been identified.
Veterans Day on the 11th: Post Offices, Banks Closed and NYC Alternate Side Parking Suspended
On Wednesday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day, post offices, most banks, New York City public schools and federal government offices will be closed. New York City will suspend alternate side parking (ASP) rules for street cleaning for the day, but other parking rules, including parking meters, remain in effect. The stock market will trade as normal.
NYC Mayor Signs COPA Law: Nonprofits Get First Shot at Buying Aging Rental Buildings
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act (COPA) on Nov. 10. When a multifamily building with four or more units that has been left in disrepair, or an affordable building under a city regulatory agreement, is put up for sale, a nonprofit recognized by the city will have 145 days to negotiate a purchase first. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is beginning preparations to implement the law, including compiling a list of qualified organizations.
Central Park Rape Suspect Arrested in Florida
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) on Tuesday, the 10th, arrested a suspect in Miami, Florida, in the knifepoint rape in Manhattan's Central Park on Saturday, the 24th of last month. Police also plan to charge the suspect in rapes in Central Park in 2023 and 2021.
Grand Jury Indicts Suspect in Killing of Brooklyn Jogger
The Brooklyn District Attorney's Office announced on Tuesday, Nov. 10, that a grand jury has indicted Sayed Mohassib, 27, a teaching assistant, on charges of fatally stabbing Katie Suarez as she jogged on the Belt Parkway bike path in Bath Beach on Oct. 30. As controversy grew over how Mohassib was hired by a school, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani ordered a full review.
Shirley Emehelu Becomes New Jersey's New Lieutenant Governor, Giving State Its First All-Female Governor and Lieutenant Governor Team
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has appointed Shirley U. Emehelu as lieutenant governor and secretary of state. Emehelu took office on the 9th, making New Jersey home to its first administration in which both the governor and lieutenant governor are women.
All 5 NYC Ballot Proposals Pass; Outdoor Dining Application Time Cut From 8 Months to 2
All five ballot proposals put forward by the New York City Charter Revision Commission (COGE) passed in the Nov. 3 election. The outdoor dining application period will shrink from eight months to two, 40 types of building permits will be consolidated in one place, and the city will set a rainy day fund target of 12% of tax revenue.
NYC Emergency Room Stays Top 5 Hours at Longest
Federal data show the median emergency room stay at New York City hospitals was 218 minutes (3 hours, 38 minutes). St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx had the longest at 301 minutes, followed by two hospitals in Queens.
"Why Didn't I Get Utensils?" Tri-State Eco-Friendly Enforcement Tightens in November: Legal Changes Consumers Should Know
Ahead of the year-end peak season, consumers who order food or buy groceries in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut (Tri-State) area are noticing meaningful changes in how items are packed in stores. When they receive delivery or to-go food from restaurants, plastic spoons or forks, napkins and sauce packets automatically
Sunny and Mild Through Veterans Day on Wednesday; Rain Arrives Thursday Morning, With Friday Highs Dropping to 48
The National Weather Service (NWS) New York office forecasts that sunny weather will continue in New York City on Tuesday, Nov. 10, and Wednesday, Nov. 11, with rain arriving after 7 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12. Winds will strengthen from Thursday night through Friday, and daytime highs will fall to the upper 40s.
T-Mobile to Lift Speed Limits on Low-Income Internet Plan
T-Mobile has agreed with the New York Attorney General's Office to remove the data cap on its low-income home internet plan in New York State and to provide the speeds required by law. The Attorney General's Office said speeds on the plan dropped by more than 97% once usage passed 50 gigabytes a month, and that enrollment information was hard to find. Only 15 households statewide had signed up.
Gov. Sherrill Faces Decision on Joining Federal Private School Tuition Program
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill must decide by Jan. 1, 2027, whether the state will take part in President Trump's federal K-12 scholarship donation tax credit program. Supporters say participating could bring in hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funds, while opponents call it effectively a private school voucher. Sherrill has not yet stated her position publicly.
New York to Require State Approval Before Auto Insurers Raise Rates, Starting Nov. 27
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) will begin enforcing a regulation on Nov. 27 requiring private passenger auto insurers to obtain explicit prior approval from the state before raising rates. Currently, insurers can raise average rates up to two times without approval as long as the cumulative increase is within 5%. Insurers must also tell policyholders why when they lower rates without approval.
Construction Begins on $184 Million Rebuild of Former 70 Mulberry Street in Chinatown, New Home for 5 Organizations
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on the 9th that construction has begun on a $184 million rebuild of the former 70 Mulberry Street building in Manhattan's Chinatown. Five organizations, including a senior center and the Museum of Chinese in America, will move back into the eight-story building, which was damaged in a January 2020 fire.
Trump Admits Mass Deportations Were 'Too Tough'
In an interview on CBS's "60 Minutes" that aired Sunday, the 8th, President Trump acknowledged that his immigration policy was "too tough" and said mass deportations hurt him in the midterm elections. Asked whether a deal granting legal status to undocumented workers was possible, he answered "yes." However, NBC New York's report does not include any specific plans to change policy.
8-Year-Old Placed in Federal Custody After Immigration Check-In
An 8-year-old Haitian boy in San Diego went to a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) check-in with his uncle and was placed in federal custody alone. ICE said it classified the boy as an unaccompanied child because his uncle could not prove legal guardianship, a decision that advocacy groups and the school district have criticized.
Gov. Sherrill Warns NJ Ports and Terminals Not to Bring In Russian Diesel
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill on Monday, Nov. 2, sent a letter to port and terminal operators in the state stating that bringing in Russian diesel would violate federal law. The letter pushes back against a general license the U.S. Treasury Department issued last month permitting transactions in Russian diesel.
3 Courts Renovated at Brooklyn's Fish Playground; City Announces $2.89 Million for 13 Courts in 5 Parks
New York City announced on the 2nd that it has finished renovating three basketball courts at Fish Playground in Brooklyn. The work is part of a $2.89 million project in which the Social Justice Fund of the Joe and Clara Tsai Foundation is supporting 13 courts in five Brooklyn parks.
New Jersey Students' Reading and Math Scores Show Persistent Group Gaps
On the 2026 New Jersey Student Learning Assessments-Adaptive (NJSLA-Adaptive), only 51.1% of students reached grade level in reading and 41.7% in math. Gaps among racial and other student groups persisted, and state officials urged the public not to compare the results directly with past scores because the testing format has changed. Members of the State Board of Education pointed out that tens of millions of dollars have been invested but the effect has not been significant.
New York City to Spend $25 Million on Cold-Weather and Snow Response
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Monday, the 9th, that the city will spend $25 million on its cold-weather response this winter. The city will add street outreach workers for homeless New Yorkers, shelter beds and mobile medical teams, and will reorganize snow removal to focus on bus stops and crosswalks.
G Train Skips Some Brooklyn Stations at Night; Service Suspended on Weeknights Nov. 9–13 and Weekend of Nov. 27–30
The MTA said that in November, G trains will skip some stations or suspend service on some segments of the southern Brooklyn line at night. On weeknights from Monday, Nov. 9, through Friday, Nov. 13, Church Avenue-bound trains will not stop at three stations.
NYC's 'Pilot City' Awards $2 Million in Research Funding to 40-Plus Teams of City Officials and University Researchers
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on the 4th that the city will provide $2 million in initial research funding for Pilot City, a program that pairs city officials with researchers at local universities to tackle municipal problems. More than 40 projects were selected.
New York State Opens 2027 Health Insurance Enrollment Through Jan. 31; Apply by Dec. 15 for Jan. 1 Coverage
The New York State Department of Health announced that the 2027 enrollment period on NY State of Health, the state's official health insurance marketplace, runs from Nov. 1 through Jan. 31 next year. To have coverage starting Jan. 1, residents must enroll by Dec. 15. There are 11 insurers this year, with Oscar Health no longer participating.
LIRR New Timetable Takes Effect Nov. 9: Weekday Midday and Weekend Departure Times Change, Rush Hour Unchanged
The MTA will put a new timetable into effect on all Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) branches on Monday, Nov. 9. Departure times for many weekday midday and weekend trains will change, but rush-hour service will see little change. On the Babylon Branch, service will return to the pre-station-reconstruction pattern on weekends starting Nov. 14 and on weekday middays starting Nov. 23.
Strong Winds Continue in NYC Through Monday, With Gusts of 25–30 mph (40–48 km/h)
The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts that strong winds will continue across New York State through Monday, Nov. 9. In the New York City area, gusts of 25 to 30 mph (about 40 to 48 km/h) are expected from Sunday night, Nov. 8, through Monday, with rain forecast for Thursday, Nov. 12, and Friday, Nov. 13.
Looking Back at ICE Arrests at Manhattan's 26 Federal Plaza After the Midterms
amNewYork reported that opposition to the Trump administration's immigration enforcement was a factor in the Democrats' big win in the midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 3. ICE arrests and family separations at the immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza in Manhattan were cited as symbols of that enforcement. Immigrant advocacy groups and religious leaders called on the new Congress for oversight and dialogue, but no specific policy changes have been reported yet.
NY County Jails Barred From Holding Federal Immigration Detainees Starting Nov. 25; Hochul, James Notify Counties They Must End Contracts
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James notified county executives and sheriffs on Friday, Nov. 6, that contracts to hold federal civil immigration detainees must end by Nov. 25. The directive follows the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act, signed in May.
Suspect Arrested in Killing of Woman Jogging in Brooklyn
Police have arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with the death of Katie Suarez, who was jogging on the Belt Parkway bike path in Bath Beach, Brooklyn. The man was charged with murder on Saturday the 7th and is reportedly a former police officer and a paraprofessional with the New York City Department of Education. The information comes from amNewYork, citing law enforcement sources.
A Train Service Suspended for 9 Days in Long Island Segment; Free Shuttle Buses Run Between Rockaway Blvd and Lefferts Blvd From the 7th Until Early on the 16th
The MTA will suspend A train service between Rockaway Blvd and Ozone Park–Lefferts Blvd from 12:30 a.m. Saturday, the 7th, until 5 a.m. Monday, the 16th, for signal system replacement work. Free shuttle buses will serve the segment.
New Jersey Health Insurance Enrollment Opens: 2027 Plans Available Through Jan. 31; Check Your Subsidy in Advance With ZIP Code and Income
Enrollment for 2027 plans on Get Covered New Jersey, the state's official health insurance marketplace, opens on the 1st and runs through Jan. 31 next year. The state Department of Banking and Insurance said residents can see available plans and estimated premium assistance before enrolling by entering only their ZIP code, date of birth and income.
First Guilty Plea Entered Under New Deed Theft Law
The first guilty plea has been entered under New York State's new criminal deed theft law. A Glendale man on Thursday, the 5th, pleaded guilty to charges that he used forged deeds to take the home of an 88-year-old woman receiving hospice care in Kew Gardens Hills and took out a loan of more than $550,000 against it. Sentencing is set for Friday, Jan. 15, 2027.
Stephen Miller Named White House Chief of Staff
Stephen Miller, President Trump's new White House chief of staff, has driven the administration's major domestic policies, including its immigration enforcement. ABC7 reviewed his past remarks and predicted that Democrats will keep scrutinizing him now that Republicans have lost both the House and the Senate.
Gotham FC Hosts NWSL Playoff Quarterfinal on Nov. 8; 3,000 $12 Tickets Offered to New Yorkers
Women's pro soccer club Gotham FC will face Seattle Reign FC in the 2026 NWSL Playoff quarterfinal at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8. New York City and the club have released 3,000 $12 tickets on a first-come, first-served basis for city residents.
NYC Expands Small Business Permit Guidance Team to 30, Assisting 3,000 Businesses in a Year
The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) said on Nov. 5 that it has expanded its permit guidance team, NYC BEST, to 30 members and has helped more than 3,000 businesses with licensing and permit processes. The city also recommended more than 50 reforms to eliminate unnecessary regulations.
Sen. Andy Kim Opens Up About the Struggles of Caring for His Father With Dementia
Sen. Andy Kim, a Democrat from New Jersey, has spoken about the challenges of caring for his father, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease nearly a year ago. His father has also developed psychosis, and facilities have repeatedly refused to admit him, according to Kim. The senator is pushing the "Medicare at Home" bill, which would expand home care services.
Driver Indicted on 12 Counts in Death of 1-Year-Old in Murray Hill, Flushing
A Queens grand jury has indicted a 57-year-old driver on 12 counts in connection with the death of a 1-year-old boy struck by a vehicle in Murray Hill, Flushing. Prosecutors said the driver was under the influence of cocaine and marijuana (THC) and was subject to driving restrictions stemming from a prior DWI case. On Friday the 6th, the court set bail at $250,000 cash.
NYC Public Schools Closed Wednesday for Veterans Day; Parade Set for Fifth Avenue
New York City public schools will be closed on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, and the NYC Veterans Day Parade will be held on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The city Department of Transportation will suspend alternate side parking that day, but parking meters will remain in effect.
Amtrak Moves to Allow Firearms on Trains, Drawing Union Opposition
Amtrak is phasing in a policy that would let passengers bring declared unloaded firearms aboard trains in carry-on baggage, and the Transport Workers Union (TWU) is pushing back. The Northeast Regional and Acela were also mentioned as trains covered by the policy. Amtrak said it will follow local and state laws.
Will New Jersey's Gas Tax Rise Again in January?
New Jersey fiscal officials will review the Transportation Trust Fund's balance by Sunday, Nov. 15, to decide whether to raise the gasoline and diesel taxes. If they conclude an increase is needed, it will take effect Jan. 1 of next year. NJ Spotlight News reported that the review comes as fuel prices have climbed in the wake of the Iran war.
2 Shot Dead in East Harlem Apartment
A 66-year-old man and a 55-year-old woman were found dead of gunshot wounds to the head at an apartment in East Harlem, Manhattan, at around 8:35 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5. As of Friday morning, Nov. 6, police had not made an arrest or identified a motive.
Heavy Rain Friday, Then Clear, Windy Weekend; Highs of 59 to 63 Monday–Wednesday, 60 on Veterans Day
The National Weather Service (NWS) New York office forecast 1 to 2 inches of rain for New York City on Friday, Nov. 6. From Saturday, Nov. 7, skies will be mostly clear with strong west winds, and Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, is expected to be sunny with a high of 60 degrees (about 16 C).
No Winner Yet for $847 Million Powerball Jackpot Sold in New Jersey
The holder of the $847 million Powerball jackpot ticket sold in New Jersey had not come forward as of Thursday afternoon, Nov. 5. The New Jersey Lottery urged residents to check their tickets, and the deadline to claim the prize is Nov. 4, 2027.
NYC Adds Up to 12 Supermarkets to 'Get the Good Stuff' Produce Rebate for SNAP Recipients; Store Applications Due Nov. 20
New York City is expanding Get the Good Stuff, which gives SNAP (food stamp) recipients back the amount they spend on vegetables, fruit and beans, to as many as 12 more supermarkets. Neighborhood grocery stores that want to participate can apply through Nov. 20.
Construction Begins on Bus Lanes Along DeKalb and Lafayette Avenues in Brooklyn; B38 Carries 18,000 Riders a Day
New York City began construction on Nov. 5 of bus lanes and protected bike lanes on DeKalb Avenue and Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. The project covers the B38 bus, which carries about 18,000 riders a day, along a 2.7-mile stretch.
