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Governor Hochul spares New Yorkers from congestion tolls this Good Friday, while Luigi Mangiones hearing is delayed due to illness. A taxi narrowly avoids disaster in Times Square, and the Pierogi Boys bring innovative Polish cuisine to Ridgewood. Jeremy O. Harris faces drug charges in Japan, and Alec Baldwin praises Paul Dano. Enjoy your fireplace this holiday weekend.

Our Time, a new nonprofit supporting Mayor Zohran Mamdanis agenda, aims to advance universal childcare and affordability. Despite potential pitfalls from past nonprofits, Our Time plans to conduct transparent fundraising and engage in grassroots lobbying.

Shocking Long Island Murders: Son Charged with Killing Parents in Deli A 30-year-old man, Vito Dambrosio, has been accused of a brutal double murder at his familys Italian deli and pizza shop in Bethpage, Long Island. Dambrosio allegedly stabbed his parents, Angela Pulisciano and Antonio Dambrosio, during an altercation at the business. The incident follows a previous altercation where Dambrosio slapped a female clerk at a local coffee shop. Dambrosio had a prior order of protection against him by a sibling and was wearing an ankle monitor at the time of his arrest. He was charged with first-degree murder and is currently hospitalized with injuries.

Arrest Made in Shocking NYC Subway Arson Case: 18-Year-Old Charged with Attempted Murder

New York City sees a significant drop in ICE arrests, with a 47% decrease from August to mid-October. Despite a national increase in arrests, the citys deportation rate has surpassed its arrest rate for the first time in two years. ICE has arrested 3,212 people in NYC this year, with 57% deported. Recent reports indicate increased street raids, potentially due to the citys sanctuary city policies.

A breakthrough in a decades-old cold case: Andrew Dykes, a sixty-six-year-old man, arrested in Florida for the murder of Tanya Denise Jackson, whose torso was found in 1997. Dykes, believed to be the father of Jacksons child, is not charged in connection with the childs death. This arrest comes as the Gilgo Beach investigation continues, with another suspect recently charged in a separate but related case.

New York Citys ferry system is unveiling a major route redesign this Monday, aiming to enhance efficiency and expand service across all five boroughs. The East River route will be divided into two lines, doubling available seats and reducing travel times during peak hours. The Soundview and Rockaway routes will merge, allowing riders from Rockaway and Sunset Park to reach Midtown and East Ninetieth Street without transferring. The Saint George route from Staten Island will now connect to Brooklyn and the rest of the ferry system, providing Staten Island residents with access to Manhattans west side for the first time. South Brooklyn service will also see improvements, offering direct rides to Midtown for people in Red Hook and Atlantic Avenue, with more frequent trips during peak hours. A summer weekend pilot program in 2026 plans to extend South Brooklyn service to Bay Ridge and Sunset Park, with that plan being evaluated next fall. To support these changes, NYC Ferry is expanding its infrastructure, including upgrading the East Thirty-fourth Street Ferry Terminal and planning a second ferry port in Red Hook.

Three Mobility Wishes for the Mayor of New York City report highlights the need for improved public transit, support for taxi and for-hire vehicle industry, and enhanced road safety measures. Contributors emphasize the importance of faster, accessible buses, financial aid for accessible vehicles, and more pedestrian-friendly street designs. The report serves as a roadmap for the next administration, advocating for collaboration between City Hall, transportation industry, and communities.