One of New York City’s largest landlords will pay $3.1 million in penalties to refund rent-stabilized tenants who were forced to pay water fees on top of their rent in violation of housing law. https://gothamist.visitlink.me/5_D4A4

Three glowstick green comets, all discovered this year, could make a spectacular naked-eye appearance this month: https://gothamist.visitlink.me/oo7225

A new Alphabet City restaurant serves $125 meals for $15, if you choose https://gothamist.com/food/a-new-alphabet-city-restaurant-serves-125-meals-for-15-if-you-choose

President Trump’s administration has reversed $187 million in cuts to counterterrorism and security funding for police departments and programs in New York state: https://gothamist.visitlink.me/j9J3Nt

NYPD clears area near Hudson Yards Friday night over bomb threat https://gothamist.com/news/nyps-clears-area-near-hudson-yards-friday-night-over-bomb-threat

The MTA will limit some OMNY card services over the weekend as the agency prepares to completely phase out MetroCards at the end of the year: https://gothamist.visitlink.me/Oa1Qq-

One of NYC’s largest landlords hit with $3.1M penalty over illegal water fees https://gothamist.com/news/one-of-nycs-largest-landlords-hit-with-31m-penalty-over-illegal-water-fees

Gifted and talented programs become flashpoint in NYC mayoral race https://gothamist.com/news/gifted-and-talented-programs-become-flashpoint-in-nyc-mayoral-race

Extra Extra: They're saying it'll snow more than last year https://gothamist.com/news/extra-extra-theyre-saying-itll-snow-more-than-last-year

MTA outlaws coin payment on NYC's buses: 'I remember when the bus was a nickel' https://gothamist.com/news/mta-outlaws-coin-payment-on-nycs-buses-i-remember-when-the-bus-was-a-nickel

'False fall' is in the air in NYC, with highs in the 80s expected into next week https://gothamist.com/news/false-fall-is-in-the-air-in-nyc-with-highs-in-the-80s-expected-into-next-week

NYPD commissioner holding more cops accountable, but still blocking some misconduct cases https://gothamist.com/news/nypd-commissioner-holding-more-cops-accountable-but-still-blocking-some-misconduct-cases

Police took a man into custody in connection with the fatal stabbing of his mother-in-law and a fire at her home in Queens on Thursday, NYPD officials said. gothamist.com/news/2-stabb...

NJ judge dismisses lawsuit to overturn affordable housing law. Towns vow appeal. https://gothamist.com/news/nj-judge-dismisses-lawsuit-to-overturn-affordable-housing-law-towns-vow-appeal

Statewide burn ban in New York begins as fire risk rises https://gothamist.com/news/statewide-burn-ban-in-new-york-begins-as-fire-risk-rises

Curtis Sliwa voters stuck in a pickle as NYC mayor's race narrows https://gothamist.com/news/curtis-sliwa-voters-stuck-in-a-pickle-as-nyc-mayors-race-narrows

August sets record for international air travel at NYC area airports, Port Authority says https://gothamist.com/news/august-sets-record-for-international-air-travel-at-nyc-area-airports-port-authority-says

Early Addition: Diddy is teaching a self-help course in jail https://gothamist.com/news/early-addition-diddy-is-teaching-a-self-help-course-in-jail

‘Definitely were warning signs’: Gas smell preceded Bronx NYCHA collapse, tenants say https://gothamist.com/news/definitely-were-warning-signs-gas-smell-preceded-bronx-nycha-collapse-tenants-say

Safest summer in subway history, but NYPD says 'betrayal' looms https://gothamist.com/news/safest-summer-in-subway-history-but-nypd-says-betrayal-looms

PATH train riders face delays between Hoboken, Manhattan as crews repair broken rail https://gothamist.com/news/path-train-riders-face-delays-between-hoboken-manhattan-as-crews-repair-broken-rail

How newly registered NYC voters are helping fuel Zohran Mamdani's campaign https://gothamist.com/news/how-newly-registered-nyc-voters-are-helping-fuel-zohran-mamdanis-campaign

A firestorm in NJ over release of Sherrill's naval records. Whose campaign is hurt most? https://gothamist.com/news/a-firestorm-in-nj-over-release-of-sherrills-naval-records-whose-campaign-is-hurt-most

Mayor Adams has a message for NYC's next mayor: 'Don’t f— it up' https://gothamist.com/news/mayor-adams-has-a-message-for-nycs-next-mayor-dont-f-it-up

A trio of spooky green comets are coming our way https://gothamist.com/news/a-trio-of-spooky-green-comets-are-coming-our-way

Phony real estate agent scammed would-be renters out of $25K, Manhattan DA says https://gothamist.com/news/phony-real-estate-agent-scammed-would-be-renters-out-of-25k-manhattan-da-says

Extra Extra: We get 48 hours of fall https://gothamist.com/news/extra-extra-we-get-48-hours-of-fall

NY won't pay to keep Statue of Liberty open during federal shutdown, Gov. Hochul says https://gothamist.com/news/ny-wont-pay-to-keep-statue-of-liberty-open-during-federal-shutdown-gov-hochul-says

NY attorney general sues DOJ over funding cuts for crime survivors who cannot prove immigration status https://gothamist.com/news/ny-attorney-general-sues-doj-over-funding-cuts-for-crime-survivors-who-cannot-prove-immigration-status

Queens judge with record of legal errors doesn't have to retire, court officials say https://gothamist.com/news/queens-judge-with-record-of-legal-errors-doesnt-have-to-retire-court-officials-say

The Trump administration moved to slash billions in federal funding for New York’s two largest infrastructure projects, arguing the state violates the Constitution by mandating some of the work goes to minority- and women-owned businesses: https://gothamist.visitlink.me/GgfLwY

The New York City Wine & Food Festival Returns October 15–19 https://gothamist.com/food/the-new-york-city-wine-food-festival-returns-october-1519

Trump halts money for NYC infrastructure projects, says minority contract rules are unconstitutional https://gothamist.com/news/trump-halts-money-for-nyc-infrastructure-projects-says-minority-contract-rules-are-unconstitutional

A public housing tower partially collapsed in the South Bronx on Wednesday morning, forcing residents to evacuate: gothamist.visitlink.me/VbkAEO

A public housing tower partially collapsed in the South Bronx on Wednesday morning, forcing residents to evacuate: https://gothamist.visitlink.me/VbkAEO

Chef, curmudgeon, philosopher: Restored doc ‘I Like Killing Flies’ portrays a Village legend https://gothamist.com/arts-entertainment/chef-curmudgeon-philosopher-restored-doc-i-like-killing-flies-portrays-a-village-legend

NY sues Trump admin over cuts to transit counterterrorism funding https://gothamist.com/news/ny-sues-trump-admin-over-cuts-to-transit-counterterrorism-funding

No injuries were immediately reported, but the fire department said it was still responding to the scene: https://gothamist.visitlink.me/IwmZhz

Early Addition: NYC homeowners can now apply to build a granny flat in the backyard https://gothamist.com/news/early-addition-nyc-homeowners-can-now-apply-to-build-a-granny-flat-in-the-backyard

NYCHA building partially collapses in Bronx, FDNY says https://gothamist.com/news/nycha-building-partially-collapses-in-bronx-fdny-says

NYC's floating jail to be scrapped for parts down in Louisiana https://gothamist.com/news/nycs-floating-jail-to-be-scrapped-for-parts-down-in-louisiana

New Yorkers’ health insurance costs on the line amid battle over government shutdown https://gothamist.com/news/new-yorkers-health-insurance-costs-on-the-line-amid-battle-over-government-shutdown

You should report Gov. Hochul’s ‘inflation refund’ checks on your taxes https://gothamist.com/news/you-should-report-gov-hochuls-inflation-refund-checks-on-your-taxes

NY environmental groups focus efforts on pushing renewable energy, fighting pipeline https://gothamist.com/news/ny-environmental-groups-focus-efforts-on-pushing-renewable-energy-fighting-pipeline

New York state already legalized marijuana. Could magic mushrooms be next? https://gothamist.com/news/new-york-state-already-legalized-marijuana-could-magic-mushrooms-be-next

Extra Extra: The Jonas Brothers can't stop bringing out the band that sang that song https://gothamist.com/news/extra-extra-the-jonas-brothers-cant-stop-bringing-out-the-band-that-sang-that-song

NYC transit fare to bump to $3 as MTA board approves hike https://gothamist.com/news/nyc-transit-fare-to-bump-to-3-as-mta-board-approves-hike

Workers who build NYC's subway cars face low pay, anti-union bosses, report alleges https://gothamist.com/news/workers-who-build-nycs-subway-cars-face-low-pay-anti-union-bosses-report-alleges

Metropolitan Park casino gambling bet for Willets Point, Queens wins panel's OK https://gothamist.com/news/metropolitan-park-casino-gambling-bet-for-willets-point-queens-wins-panels-ok

NY launches design contest for Ruth Bader Ginsburg memorial at Brooklyn Bridge Park https://gothamist.com/news/ny-launches-design-contest-for-ruth-bader-ginsburg-memorial-at-brooklyn-bridge-park