alex krales

A retired New York City police sergeant was among four people charged Tuesday in connection with a bribery investigation that also involves a City Council member and a top aide to Gov. Kathy Hochul, according to a report and documents. thecity.nyc/2026/03/31/bri…

A Dunkin Donuts and Taco Bell franchisee has agreed to pay more than $1.5 million to settle an investigation by the city that found the coffee giant systemically violated local scheduling laws at 24 Manhattan and Queens locations. thecity.nyc/2026/03/23/dun…

Wednesday marks the 115th anniversary of the fire there that 146 workers perished in. Now, NYU students research fruit flies and ant brains on the building’s upper floors. thecity.nyc/2026/03/25/tri…

Bonuses hit a record $49.2 billion last year, swelling the city’s coffers with tax revenue, a trend the Mamdani administration is banking on — while other budget watchers remain skeptical. thecity.nyc/2026/03/26/wal…

The plan to replace the Fulton, Elliott and Chelsea Houses would put all their tenants in new apartments while creating additional affordable and market-rate housing. But a group of seniors aren’t budging. buff.ly/OjF0fFm

The Board of Elections has ignored most of a watchdog’s recommended reforms for the agency and its leader, Michael Ryan, is now the subject of a new civil rights lawsuit. thecity.nyc/2026/03/18/mic…

Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to build more modular public bathrooms in NYC. But if the still-unbuilt Fort Washington Park bathroom, slated to cost $3.5 million and originally included in the 2022 city budget, is any example, his bathrooms may be years away. thecity.nyc/2026/03/16/pub…

The MTA on Tuesday filed a lawsuit that accuses the federal government of withholding $60 million in contractually obligated money for the nearly $7 billion extension of the Second Avenue Subway from the Upper East Side to East Harlem. thecity.nyc/2026/03/17/mta…

New York area members of Congress say dealys and staff shortages at the World Trade Center Health Program could have ‘devastating’ consequences for 9/11 emergency responders who need care. Via Healthbeat.org thecity.nyc/2026/03/16/wtc…

Hundreds of volunteers spanned out across NYC Wednesday morning, surveying unhoused New Yorkers for the annual Homeless Outreach Population Estimate count. thecity.nyc/2026/03/11/hop…

NEW: The head of the MTA pointed to a new analysis that cites how the governor's proposal to cut auto insurance costs could keep the agency from being forced to dole out “windfall payouts” for crashes in which bus operators are not primarily to blame. buff.ly/dfL3V1Y

Two ace amNewYork photographers garnered 15 awards for their keen eyes and incredible images in the 91st New York Press Photographers Association Year in Pictures 2025 competition. amny.com/news/amnewyork…

Spent some time with the annual HOPE count, during its warmest day on record — thecity.nyc/2026/03/11/hop…

Malcolm “Cinema” Pinckney, who started working for the Parks Department in the 1970s, will retire next month after a career shooting everyone from Nelson Mandela to George Clinton. thecity.nyc/2026/03/06/par…

The lack of affordable child care is sometimes a cause of homelessness — and often a barrier for families in shelters transitioning to permanent housing, according to a new report. buff.ly/Bu05DfA

The city’s woeful attempts to expand the number of lanes reserved for buses and bicycles earned failing grades Tuesday from members of the City Council. thecity.nyc/2026/03/03/bus…

AI-driven job losses dominate the headlines. But with help from training programs, some New York City small businesses and nonprofits are learning to use the technology to work smarter — not leaner. thecity.nyc/2026/03/04/art…

Some New Yorkers receiving food stamps must now prove they are working, studying or volunteering for at least 80 hours per month or risk losing the benefit. thecity.nyc/2026/02/27/sna…

They’re the engine of the city’s budget, but unequal and outdated. Here’s your guide on how property taxes work — and how they affect everyone, not just owners. thecity.nyc/2026/02/25/pro…

The FAQ NYC hosts discuss the messaging from Zohran Mamdani about America’s new war, the mayor’s meeting with the president days earlier and much more. thecity.nyc/2026/03/02/jas…