NYC news roundup: Code Blue funding, Penn Station plan and more

A roundup of New York City stories published in early November 2026 covers a range of local news.

The city said it is investing $25 million in its Code Blue outreach plan. Another item says the nationwide blue wave was seen as a repudiation of President Trump.

On transportation and development, officials say a new bridge should be ready in 2031, with minimal disruption to commuters while it is built. The federal government's plan to rebuild Penn Station would require the purchase of a theater attached to the west side of Madison Square Garden.

Other items include more funding for a program that offers cash back for buying fruits and vegetables. The city argued that a request was more "political" than investigatory. Lawmakers are asking how a person was allowed to work at a school. Most tickets issued citywide are ultimately dismissed.

The U.S. Attorney's Office of New Jersey says a clinical lab operator provided free entertainment to clients in exchange for business referrals for services that were then paid for through Medicare and Medicaid. Those are the office's claims.

Police say a woman fell out of a vehicle after opening its rear door. The Queens DA's office says a driver was on cocaine and THC. Police had not yet named any suspects or identified the victim on Friday in another case.