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After THE CITY revealed City Hall snubbed a $120 million gift to upgrade the Central Park facility, 19 elected officials urge Mayor Eric Adams to reconsider and put his solicitation for operators on ice.

Comptroller Urges Cancellation of $20M Contract Extension for Indicted Eric Adams Campaign Fundraiser

Weihong Hu faces federal charges tied to alleged bribery at her Queens hotel housing formerly incarcerated people — and has surrounded herself with close allies of the mayor.

At Rikers Commissary, Prices Exceed Those at Local Stores Despite Pledge to Bring Costs Down

A spot check by THE CITY following our investigation finds a private company charging huge markups under an agreement that was supposed to rein them in.

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How to Compost in NYC: A Guide

The Department of Sanitation is getting serious about making sure New Yorkers sort their food scraps from their trash. Here’s what to do — and what happens to the material.

What to Know About Applying for Unemployment in New York City

If you get laid off, head to the Department of Labor’s website ASAP.

How to Find Your Stuff Left in New York’s Trains, Parks, Trash and More

Don’t lose hope yet. There are professionals who run vast lost and found operations in many of New York City’s public places.

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The Trump Effect

We’re covering how huge federal policy changes are upending life in the city.

Trump-Ordered Halt to Wind Power Construction Casts Shadow on Offshore Project

Equinor had already started construction on Empire Wind 1 and a billion-dollar revival of a city-owned industrial waterfront.

Pressure Grows on Adams to Budget for Trump Funding Cuts and Recession

Set aside more money in reserves, City Council, comptroller and finance experts urge.

Unions Sue to Reverse Trump’s Dismantling of Labor Mediation Agency

The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services targeted by DOGE had been trying to resolve labor disputes before costly strikes, including several active negotiations in New York City.