Mayor Mamdani has rolled out a series of police reforms and directed the NYPD to conduct a comprehensive review of its use-of-force policies and practices, according to City Hall. Read more: http://specne.ws/Gb6vGc 

Mamdani orders NYPD to review use-of-force policies after teen's death

The city will add $2.6 million to the NYPD inspector general’s office.

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After months of attacks on the campaign trail, Gov. Hochul and Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman are set to face off Tuesday in their first and only scheduled debate in the race for New York governor. Read more: http://specne.ws/tctKcj 

Hochul and Blakeman get ready to face off in debate

New polls released show Hochul leads Blakeman.

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Mayor Mamdani met with clergy and community leaders at Queens College on Sunday for an accountability assembly focused on promises he made during his mayoral campaign. Read more: http://specne.ws/oZuZ1h 

Mamdani faces accountability assembly on housing, NYCHA repairs

The mayor pledged to work toward building thousands of affordable homes.

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One video released by the department shows two immigration officers wearing civilian garb running up to a parked vehicle with their guns drawn and pointed at the driver. Read more: http://specne.ws/DsdeDu 

Videos show ICE shooting in NYC unfolded in a few chaotic seconds

The 28-year-old man was shot in the neck Thursday, officials said.

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Dr. Dave Ores started this "Ask Dr. Dave" spot in Tompkins Square Park seven years ago to offer free medical consultations. Read more: http://specne.ws/WkthDt 

Dr. Dave Ores: Removing barriers to care

The doctor is in at Tompkins Square Park.

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People gathered in prayer at a community vigil to remember 23-year-old Nathaly Ramirez and pray for the recovery of her 8-month-old daughter, Nova, who remains in critical condition. Read more: http://specne.ws/YybcVP 

Bronx vigil remembers woman allegedly pushed from balcony

Neighbors gathered in the Bronx to honor the woman and baby.

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Partiful co-founder Shreya Murthy knows which get-together she looks forward to most every year. What's your favorite holiday to celebrate? 🎈

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin took aim at Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Friday as he defended U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers who shot a man in upper Manhattan.

A day after federal immigration officers shot and injured a man in upper Manhattan, a senior U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement official defended their actions.

NY1’s Roger Clark wanted to investigate who the people that put these stickers up are, why they do so and who is responsible for cleaning them off? Read more: http://specne.ws/nAtp7D 

Inside the sticky battle for New York City’s lampposts and trashcans

New York City is covered in all different types of graffiti, one of the most prolific being stickers.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the ICE agents who authorities say shot a man in Marble Hill Thursday afternoon were wearing construction vests and masks, and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said at least one of them was carrying a long gun.

A man was shot Thursday afternoon by ICE agents in the Marble Hill section of Manhattan, according to authorities. Mayor Zohran Mamdani Thursday night called the shooting an “outrage.”

A man was shot by ICE agents in the Marble Hill section of Manhattan Thursday afternoon, according to authorities. One person who witnessed the shooting described the scene, saying everyone nearby ran and hid when they heard the shots.

The POWER Act would expand legal options for New Yorkers facing unfair business practices, while critics warn it could raise costs. Read more: http://specne.ws/B5L21Y

What the POWER Act could mean for New York tenants and workers

The POWER Act would expand legal options for New Yorkers facing unfair business practices.

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When asked who should regulate prediction markets, Democratic candidate Letitia James did not hesitate, saying, “Yes, we sued two.” Republican candidate Saritha Komatireddy said she has to “look at the facts and the laws.”

When asked, if elected, what she would do if the Department of Homeland Security asked for voter rolls, Republican candidate Saritha Komatireddy said she will protect New Yorkers in elections. “Let me be clear: I will protect New Yorkers, whether it’s against President Trump or President AOC.”

Democratic candidate Letitia James and Republican candidate Saritha Komatireddy argued how to spend funds from opioid manufacturers in New York.

Republican candidate Saritha Komatireddy promised that, as state attorney general, she would uphold New York law that protects a woman's access to abortion, saying during her own pregnancy, she was "grateful that New York law gave me options."

When it comes to abortion laws in New York, Democratic candidate Letitia James said she has “stood up for women each and every day.” “I’ve spoken to women all throughout the state of New York,” she continued.

Democratic candidate Letitia James claimed Republican candidate Saritha Komatireddy wants to “turn back the clock of progress” when it comes to handling mentally ill individuals on subways.

Republican candidate Saritha Komatireddy said if elected as state attorney general, she would defend the state's new law banning most cooperation with ICE. “You don’t play politics with the law. You don’t pick and choose which ones you like and only defend the ones that you like,” she said.

During a Spectrum News debate, Republican candidate for state attorney general Saritha Komatireddy said New York has too many illegal guns and that the state needs to take care of repeat offenders and fix "broken bail laws."

During a Spectrum News debate, Republican candidate Saritha Komatireddy addressed how she would handle sexual assault cases as state attorney general, saying she has experience prosecuting these types of cases.

One person is in the hospital after being shot by federal law enforcement agents in Marble Hill, according to the NYPD. Read more: http://specne.ws/E7gojR

NYPD: Person shot by federal agents in Marble Hill

Sources say ICE was involved in the shooting.

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Gov. Kathy Hochul and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez don’t agree on everything, but they found common ground this week in New York’s Hudson Valley: opposing data center construction. But with Election Day a month away, is there more to the pairing?

How does your Shake Shack order compare to founder Danny Meyer's? 🥤

In 2013, Shake Shack briefly changed their iconic crinkle-cut fries, opting for freshly made fries. By late 2014, the crinkle-cut fries were back due to popular demand. Founder Danny Meyer shares his learning experience 🥔

There are tokens and rare MetroCards, and even the red globes from subway entrances. The MTA has been conducting the sales since 2021. Read more: http://specne.ws/jBrNsS 

Transit fans get chance to buy merch at MTA's annual pop-up shop

The MTA has been conducting the sales since 2021.

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The merger requires the approval of the State University of New York’s board of trustees. The schools will spend the next year working on an integration plan. Read more: http://specne.ws/16U4x4 

NYC Autism Charter Schools and DREAM Charter Schools plan to merge

The merger requires the approval of the State University of New York’s board of trustees.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani told NY1’s Errol Louis he doesn’t have a plan yet for his 35th birthday on Oct. 18. “It’s going to be more gray hairs whatever I do,” the mayor said.