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Man Killed in Three-Car Crash in Williamsburg: NYPD

Nov. 25, 2020 By Allie Griffin

A 26-year-old man is dead following a three-car collision in Williamsburg early Wednesday.

Alexander Ulloa-Toribio, who lived near the scene of the crash, was killed in a three-car pile-up when his Honda Odyssey crashed into a tree on Grand Street near Manhattan Avenue at 1:10 a.m., police said.

The crash took place after a rear tire blew on a BMW SUV and the driver lost control while traveling westbound on Grand Street, police said. The vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic in the eastbound lane and struck Ulloa-Toribio’s vehicle.

NYC Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg Resigns from De Blasio Administration

Nov. 23, 2020 By Allie Griffin

New York City’s Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg announced today that she is stepping down from the de Blasio administration.

Restaurants That Pay $15 Base Wage Would Be Able to Add 15 Percent Surcharge: New Bill

Nov. 23, 2020 By Allie Griffin

A council member who represents parts of Brooklyn and Queens introduced a bill Thursday that would allow restaurants to add a 15 percent surcharge to the tab if they pay all their employees a base wage of at least $15 per hour.

Indoor Dining and Gyms Likely to be Shuttered In Next Week or Two: De Blasio

Nov. 19, 2020 By Allie Griffin

Indoor dining will likely end and gyms will likely close in the next week or two as New York City looks to combat a second wave of the coronavirus, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday morning.

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New York City Public Schools to Close In-Person Classes: De Blasio

Nov. 18, 2020 By Allie Griffin

New York City public schools will close in-person classes starting Thursday, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced today.

Brooklyn Catholic Schools Will Remain Open Even if Public Schools Shutter, Diocese Says

Nov. 16, 2020 By Allie Griffin

Catholic schools in Queens and Brooklyn will remain open for in-person learning even if New York City public schools shutter due to a spike in COVID-19 cases, the Superintendent of Catholic Schools for Brooklyn and Queens announced Sunday.

De Blasio Warns That NYC Schools Could Close as Soon as Monday

Nov. 13, 2020 By Christian Murray

Mayor Bill De Blasio warned today that New York City schools could close for in-person learning as soon as Monday amid a spike in COVID-19 infections.

Restaurants, Bars and Gyms Must Close By 10 p.m. Statewide, Beginning Friday: Cuomo

Nov. 11, 2020 By Allie Griffin

Restaurants, bars and gyms across New York State must close by 10 p.m. beginning Friday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today.

Mental Health Workers Will Replace Police Response to Some 911 Calls in NYC Pilot

Nov. 10, 2020 By Allie Griffin

Mental health experts will be sent out next year instead of police officers in response to 911 calls involving non-violent people experiencing mental illness problems, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday.