Region·2026-05-12T23:22:28+00:00
Mayor Mamdani's balanced FY 27 budget avoids property tax increase
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2027, totaling $124.7 billion, without raising property taxes or cutting services. The budget addresses a deficit exceeding $12 billion through state support, new revenue, and cost-saving measures, including a new pied-à-terre tax and delayed pension payments. Investments will be made in public safety, education, affordable housing, and sanitation efforts, marking a shift from previous austerity measures.
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Region·2026-05-12T14:57:06+00:00
NYPD detectives race woman in labor through rush hour NYC traffic
NYPD detectives Davila and Martinez successfully transported a woman in advanced labor through rush hour traffic from the Brooklyn Queens Expressway to NY Presbyterian Hospital on the Upper East Side. The officers were flagged down by the woman's father and managed to reach the hospital just in time for the delivery, demonstrating their commitment to ensuring a safe arrival for both mother and baby.
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Region·2026-05-12T21:21:34+00:00
Toddler killed in Bronx apartment fire; 2 young children in critical condition
A fire in a Bronx apartment building resulted in the death of a 1-year-old child, identified as Liam Parks, while two of his siblings, aged 6, remain in critical condition. The fire broke out on Monday afternoon at a six-story building on Bainbridge Avenue, injuring a total of seven people, including three firefighters. Fire officials noted that leaving doors open while fleeing may have contributed to the fire's spread, and the cause is currently under investigation.
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