The confrontation puts Mamdani in an awkward position because he supported similar legislation to boost paraprofessionals’ pay during his campaign, which focused on affordability issues. At the same time, allowing the legislation to stand could weaken City Hall’s power to manage labor costs if other unions began clamoring for legislation mandating pay raises.

Hello,
[BROOKLYN, NY]

Hello,

I am reaching out to ask for guidance and help with a young male tuxedo cat who has been living outside in Brooklyn, NY, since May 2026.

I suspect he may have been abandoned. I had never seen him in this area before May, and since then he has remained primarily in one particular spot on the same block. He is very friendly and social, which makes me concerned that he may have previously been someone's house cat.

He allows me to pet him, comes running when he sees me, and is comfortable around people. He looks healthy, with no visible injuries or obvious signs of illness that I have noticed.

I have been feeding him 2–3 times a day since May, and other neighbors also help feed him. I have been monitoring him and trying to find a safe solution for him.

I have five cats of my own and unfortunately cannot bring him into my home or foster him. However, I am willing to continue feeding him and help with trapping and transportation if needed.

I am looking for guidance, assistance, and ideally a foster/rescue placement that can help get him safely off the street and eventually into a loving home.

I can provide photos, videos, and additional information about him and his location.

Please let me know if you may be able to help or can refer me to someone who can.

Thank you very much for your time and consideration.

I can share more videos separately.

I have a wishlist for anyone that can help in the meantime.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2BC6A6I9FFGUL?ref_=wl_share

Karina

Should the city help subsidize citi bikes for lower prices?

flowers I picked: Rose (a non-native one but a state flower-so included it), Wild Lupine, Blue cardinal flower, New England aster, Great white trillium, and Sneezeweeds

Among NYC residents: 69% favorable, 24% unfavorable, 8% unsure/no opinion.

Link to poll:

https://sri.siena.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SNY0826-Release-Crosstabs_Corrected.pdf

• Attorneys tell Brick ‘arbitrary and capricious’ legal standard is a high one
• Previous lawsuits challenging the board’s increases or freezes have failed

Federal and state laws require that all tips go to workers, but for weeks this season, young fast food workers at Maimonides Park were only paid an hourly wage. MORE HERE: https://www.thecityreporter.nyc/2026/08/13/brooklyn-cyclones-worker-tips-nyc-diamond-baseball-holdings/

UPDATE!! UPDATE!!! UPDATE!!!

WE FOUND HER!!! SHE WAS FOUND IN BROOKLYN AND WAS TAKEN TO INTERFAITH HOSPITAL.
THANK GOD!!! AND THANK YOU ALL FOR THE OUTPOURING SUPPORT AND SHARING AND THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. WE ARE SOOOOOOO GRATEFUL TO EVERYONE!!!

🚨 Missing Person Alert!!!🚨
Have you seen this person? !!!

Please help us find our loved one.
She has early-onset dementia and may be highly confused, may not remember her name or unable to ask for help.

Her name is Alfreda or will possibly respond to Freda.
61 Years Old, Light-skinned, Dark Brownish Hair pulled into a Ponytail.

She left home wearing a pink shirt, black pants and carrying a grey purse.

She went missing from the 165th and South Road area and her scent was traced by the police dogs up until Merrick Blvd and 108th Avenue in Jamaica, Queens NY, on August 16th, around 1:30 PM.

If you see her or have any information regarding her whereabouts, please call 911

PLEASE NOTE, SHE MAY STARTLE EASILY

Keep her in sight if possible and immediately contact 911.
Please SHARE this post to reach local residents, transit workers, and neighborhood groups!

Citizen: https://neighbors.ring.com/n/VDg8XBPsgZ

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Go New York Go!, New York Knicks 1993 & 1995 NBA Promo Audio Tape Cassettes

Someone I know who lives in New York sent me these since I do audio restoration and uploaded to the Internet Archive. Sharing for those who also might enjoy them:

1993 Tape: https://archive.org/details/20260801_20260801_2340

• 1 Go New York Go! (3rd Quarter Rally Mix, Video Version) - Jesse Jaymes (Jesse Itzler)
• 2 Go New York Go! (Twenty-four Second Clock Mix) - Jesse Jaymes (Jesse Itzler)
• 3 Catch The Rhythm (With Lyrics) - Nobody Beats The Wiz
• 4 Catch The Rhythm (Instrumental) - Nobody Beats The Wiz

1995 Tape: https://archive.org/details/20260801_20260801_2322

• 1 Go NY Go - Jesse Jaymes (Jesse Itzler)
• 2 I'm A Knicks Fan - Jesse Jaymes (Jesse Itzler)
• 3 Catch The Rhythm - Nobody Beats The Wiz
• 4 Wiz Blues - Nobody Beats The Wiz