New York news · 24 October 2026
Early Voting Opens in New York and New Jersey for 2026 General Election
Early voting began Saturday in New York and New Jersey ahead of the November 3 general election, with New York's governor's race among the top contests on the ballot. Saturday was also the final day to register to vote in New York State.
Fentanyl Packaging Operation Busted in Bronx Apartment Where Toddler Was Living
Authorities dismantled a clandestine fentanyl lab in a Bronx apartment on October 21, arresting three people and seizing roughly two kilograms of the drug; a two-year-old boy was found living in the apartment at the time.
Police-Involved Shooting at Scene of Multiple Stabbings in South Ozone Park, Queens
An officer discharged a weapon while responding to a stabbing call at a private home on 149th Street in South Ozone Park, Queens, late Friday night; four stabbing victims were taken to hospital.
Knicks Season Fever Grips New York City as NBA Season Tips Off
New York City is caught up in Knicks enthusiasm as the NBA's new season begins, with fans and local media marking the team's renewed playoff ambitions. The team's season opener drew wide attention across the city.
17-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Fatal Midtown Subway Platform Shooting
A 17-year-old turned himself in to police Thursday and was charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Bronx man Darrel Rodriguez on a Midtown Manhattan subway platform over the weekend.
MTA Suspends EAGLE Fare Enforcement Teams After Second Video of Violent Encounter Surfaces
The MTA has suspended all 350 EAGLE fare-enforcement agents after a second surveillance video emerged showing a violent confrontation between agents and a bus rider, following a widely shared Brooklyn incident that sparked a lawsuit.
Popular Upper East Side Italian Restaurant Mezzaluna to Close After 42 Years
Mezzaluna, a beloved Italian restaurant on the Upper East Side, will close its doors on November 1 after 42 years in business, with 86-year-old owner Aldo Bozzi citing rising costs and an upcoming costly renovation as the reasons.
MTA Worker Burned by Spark from Passing Train at Canal Street Station
A 42-year-old MTA track worker suffered burn injuries below her waist at Canal Street station on Friday evening after being struck by a spark from a passing train while photographing a chair on an adjacent track.
NYC Schools Publish List of 38 AI Tools Banned From Classrooms
New York City's Education Department released a list of 38 AI-powered educational products banned from public schools under Mayor Mamdani's policy restricting generative AI, with several companies contesting their inclusion.
Black Couple Sues Douglas Elliman and Queens Landlords Over Racist Text From Broker
A couple has filed a state court lawsuit against Douglas Elliman and a Flushing landlord after a broker accidentally texted the couple — rather than the landlord — the message "Ugh, they're Black" during an apartment viewing.
Five NYC Ballot Questions Explained as Early Voting Opens Saturday
With early voting opening October 24, New York City voters will decide on five city charter amendments alongside state and federal races on November 3, covering outdoor dining, contracting, bike lanes, building permits, and a rainy-day fund.
6-Year-Old Girl Injured After Section of Brick Veneer Falls From Maspeth Building
A 6-year-old girl suffered a head injury and a broken leg requiring surgery after a four-by-three-foot section of brick veneer fell from a garage building onto a sidewalk in Maspeth, Queens; the property owner has been issued a violation.
Port Authority's $11 Billion New Bus Terminal Construction in Full Swing in Midtown
Construction on the $11 billion replacement for the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan is now well underway, with giant steel girders being installed to create a deck above the Lincoln Tunnel approaches; the new facility is expected to be completed in 2035.
MTA Launches $1.9 Billion Signal and Track Overhaul on A and C Subway Lines
The MTA has begun a $1.9 billion project to replace 1930s-era signal systems with modern communications-based train control technology on 42 miles of A and C line track, entirely funded by congestion pricing revenue.