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A taxi union in New York City is advocating for the reinstatement of a health fund aimed at offering medical screenings, disability insurance, and additional benefits for drivers. This push follows the recent deaths of several cab drivers found in their vehicles.
The commute in New York City appeared largely normal on Monday following a nor’easter that impacted the region. Transit agencies reported minimal storm-related disruptions, although there were scattered showers and thousands of power outages still affecting residents.
Kathy Hochul is seeking support from Mayor Zohran Mamdani for her re-election campaign in New York, with details on his role still being finalized.
Utility crews have restored service to many of those who lost power because of the lashing winds, which drove flooding along the coast. The gradually weakening storm remains a threat through Monday, forecasters said.
Council members will take up a sweeping package of proposals Wednesday aimed at making the increasingly crowded world of micromobility safer. Electric bicycles sit parked in Manhattan.
The weekend’s storm is expected to continue to bring rain and the threat of floods to parts of the northern East Coast through the beginning of the week.