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Bundle up, New York City!
We have December-like conditions today, with feels-like readings in the 20s
There’s also a chance of a midday snow shower.
Lows: Low 30s
Winter feeling
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Around NYC
1. New ferry routes expected to bring 1 million more riders
NYC Ferry ridership has already broken records with 1 million riders in August for the first time since its inception in 2017.
Now, the New York City Economic Development Corporation, also known as NYCEDC, has a plan that aims to increase ridership even more with new “optimized” routes that connect more places and people.
2. Hochul, Mamdani honeymoon phase ahead of budget negotiations
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani looked like they were relishing the honeymoon phase of their political relationship over the weekend at the Somos conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
They appeared together at multiple events, praising each other. But there were also doses of tough love for Hochul, providing a reality check on Mamdani’s promises. Meanwhile, the mayor-elect is sending a message: if there’s a will, there’s a way.
3. City Council members consider changes to housing court system after NY1 report
Tenants of fire-damaged apartments can wait years to go back home.
The court system created for tenants to bring cases against their landlords does not always serve them, according to tenant lawyers and even city leaders.
Potential fines against landlords, as outlined by city code, can be levied pennies on the dollar by judges — if they choose to at all.
Around the Nation
1. Senate approves bill to end government shutdown, sending it to House
2. Trump says low-and middle-income Americans will get $2,000 dividend from tariff revenue
3. Trump asks Supreme Court to throw out E. Jean Carroll’s $5 million verdict