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New York news March 4 2026 NYC

NYC Sues Bronx Tow Company for “Junk Fees” — Mayor Mamdani Says Full Refunds Coming

New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) filed a lawsuit on March 4, 2026 against Instant Recovery Corp., a Bronx-based tow truck operator, accusing it of predatory towing practices that allegedly overcharged consumers with illegal tow, drop, and storage fees, conducted unlawful tows, demanded cash-only…

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NY News Maple Month 2026

New York Kicks Off Maple Month: Two Maple Weekends in March and a Statewide Push for “Local Liquid Gold”

Governor Kathy Hochul launched New York’s Maple Month, urging residents to support local sugar makers by visiting Maple Weekends on March 21–22 and March 28–29, when farms across the state open their doors for tours, tastings, and demonstrations of how sap becomes syrup. New York ranks second nationally in maple production and produced 829,000 gallons…

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New York news Hochul Iran Strike News

New York. Gov. Hochul Orders Statewide Security Boost After U.S. Iran Strikes

Gov. Kathy Hochul says New York is ramping up security statewide after overnight U.S. military operations in Iran, directing State Police to increase patrols at religious, diplomatic, and cultural sites and to coordinate closely with federal, state, and local law enforcement. With Purim approaching (begins the evening of March 2, 2026), State Police are also…

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NYC USA news dental school

$10M for School-Based Dental Care: New York Expands Clinics in Underserved Communities

New York State will invest $10 million to expand dental services at 33 school-based health centers over five years, aiming to improve children’s oral-health outcomes—especially in low-income and high-risk communities. The funding supports on-site, mobile, and portable school dental programs that provide preventive and restorative care such as screenings, sealants, and treatments, while covering staffing,…

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NYC USA news Mamdani and Trump housing

Mamdani Takes Sunnyside Yard Plan to Trump: $21B Ask, 12,000 Affordable Homes, 30,000 Union Jobs

NYC Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani met with President Donald Trump in Washington on Feb. 26, 2026, pitching a massive Sunnyside Yard redevelopment anchored by more than $21 billion in federal grants to build the world’s largest deck over the rail yard—unlocking 12,000 new affordable homes (including 6,000 Mitchell-Lama–style units), 30,000 union jobs, and new public…

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