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Inishowen licensed at 832 8th Ave in New York

New York Rule Changes Single license record

New York State Liquor Authority records show Inishowen licensed for a restaurant at 832 8th Ave. The same address had an earlier license held by 17 Stone Street that expired June 30, 2025.

New York State Liquor Authority records show Inishowen licensed for a restaurant at 832 8th Ave. The same address had an earlier license held by 17 Stone Street that expired June 30, 2025.

Sushiro Times Square site gets NYC pre-permit food inspection

New York Rule Changes From announcement to scheduled opening

Sushiro will open its Times Square restaurant at 667 8th Avenue on Thursday, November 19, returning to the US market after a 2016 exit. The three-story space has 146 conveyor-belt seats on the first two floors and three private dining rooms in the basement.

Sushiro will open its Times Square restaurant at 667 8th Avenue on Thursday, November 19, returning to the US market after a 2016 exit. The three-story space has 146 conveyor-belt seats on the first two floors and three private dining rooms in the basement.

Bartlett Crossing starts vertical construction in Brooklyn's Broadway Triangle

New York Built World 4 Months of Construction

Crews have finished below-grade work at Bartlett Crossing, a two-building affordable complex in Williamsburg's Broadway Triangle. The $71.5 million project will add 78 apartments on city-owned land that sat vacant for years.

Crews have finished below-grade work at Bartlett Crossing, a two-building affordable complex in Williamsburg's Broadway Triangle. The $71.5 million project will add 78 apartments on city-owned land that sat vacant for years.

Emerald rent-stabilized buildings go to auction after city intervention fails

New York Money Moves 2016-2026 foreclosure

The 38 Emerald Equity Group buildings in Northern Manhattan went to auction on Nov. 10. The portfolio includes about 850 rent-stabilized apartments. City officials tried to steer the sale to an affordable-housing developer, but the attempt failed, Gothamist reported.

The 38 Emerald Equity Group buildings in Northern Manhattan went to auction on Nov. 10. The portfolio includes about 850 rent-stabilized apartments. City officials tried to steer the sale to an affordable-housing developer, but the attempt failed, Gothamist reported.

Old Navy files notice to close a Manhattan store, affecting 44 workers

New York Money Moves 95-Day Notice Window

Old Navy LLC told New York State on October 19 that it will close its store at 610 Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. The notice covers 44 employees and sets the closure for January 22, 2027.

Old Navy LLC told New York State on October 19 that it will close its store at 610 Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. The notice covers 44 employees and sets the closure for January 22, 2027.

CPS 5 LLC files WARN notice to close New York site

New York Money Moves Pending closure

CPS 5 LLC told New York labor officials it intends to close its site at 770 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, a filing that covers 80 employees. The closure date is January 18, 2027.

CPS 5 LLC told New York labor officials it intends to close its site at 770 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, a filing that covers 80 employees. The closure date is January 18, 2027.

Cayuga Home for Children files WARN notice for New York closure

New York Money Moves 7-Month Layoff Wave

Cayuga Home for Children, a nonprofit known as Cayuga Centers, filed a WARN notice on October 5, 2026, to close its New York site and lay off 34 employees. The closure is set for January 4, 2027. The notice is the latest in a series of layoffs by the 170-year-old organization, which has filed five WARN notices across three states since April.

Cayuga Home for Children, a nonprofit known as Cayuga Centers, filed a WARN notice on October 5, 2026, to close its New York site and lay off 34 employees. The closure is set for January 4, 2027. The notice is the latest in a series of layoffs by the 170-year-old organization, which has filed five WARN notices across three states since April.

Mamdani revives NYC property lien sale for 2027

New York Rule Changes Ongoing Policy Reversal

New York City will sell unpaid property-tax and water debts to private trusts again in mid-2027, Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration said. The sale returns after the city suspended the 2026 sale for a review, and it falls short of Mamdani's campaign promise to stop the lien sale on Day One.

New York City will sell unpaid property-tax and water debts to private trusts again in mid-2027, Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration said. The sale returns after the city suspended the 2026 sale for a review, and it falls short of Mamdani's campaign promise to stop the lien sale on Day One.

NYPD won't enforce NYC bus fares while MTA's enforcement team is suspended

New York Rule Changes 3-month enforcement crisis

The MTA suspended its 350-member EAGLE fare enforcement team on Oct. 28 after two confrontations with riders were caught on video. The NYPD says it will not step in, so the $3 bus fare is largely unenforced. About 250 EAGLE members have been reassigned to other duties while the agency investigates.

The MTA suspended its 350-member EAGLE fare enforcement team on Oct. 28 after two confrontations with riders were caught on video. The NYPD says it will not step in, so the $3 bus fare is largely unenforced. About 250 EAGLE members have been reassigned to other duties while the agency investigates.

New York students will still take Regents exams but won't need to pass them to graduate

New York Rule Changes Multi-year graduation overhaul

New York high schoolers will still sit for four Regents exams to satisfy federal testing rules. Under the state's changing graduation rules, they will not have to pass them to earn a diploma.

New York high schoolers will still sit for four Regents exams to satisfy federal testing rules. Under the state's changing graduation rules, they will not have to pass them to earn a diploma.

New York reaches agreement with T-Mobile over throttled low-income internet

New York Rule Changes Ongoing enforcement

T-Mobile cut internet speeds for New Yorkers on its $15-a-month low-income plan by more than 97% once they used 50 gigabytes in a month. A typical user could hit that limit in about four days. On November 9, the state attorney general announced the company had agreed to stop.

T-Mobile cut internet speeds for New Yorkers on its $15-a-month low-income plan by more than 97% once they used 50 gigabytes in a month. A typical user could hit that limit in about four days. On November 9, the state attorney general announced the company had agreed to stop.

NYPD narrows spitting and idling summonses after quality-of-life complaints

New York Rule Changes 19-month enforcement debate

The New York Police Department told officers on Friday to stop issuing summonses for spitting except in the transit system, and for vehicle idling except when responding to specific complaints. The internal guidance also cautioned against jaywalking summonses, which have not been criminal offenses since 2024.

The New York Police Department told officers on Friday to stop issuing summonses for spitting except in the transit system, and for vehicle idling except when responding to specific complaints. The internal guidance also cautioned against jaywalking summonses, which have not been criminal offenses since 2024.

Landmarks Preservation Commission approves Central Park bridle path reconnection at Pinebank Arch

New York Built World Approval to construction

For years, runners and walkers on Central Park's Bridle Path have hit a dead end beneath Pinebank Arch. On November 9, 2026, New York City's Landmarks Preservation Commission approved a Central Park Conservancy plan to replace that cul-de-sac with a new path connecting to the park's broader circulation network.

For years, runners and walkers on Central Park's Bridle Path have hit a dead end beneath Pinebank Arch. On November 9, 2026, New York City's Landmarks Preservation Commission approved a Central Park Conservancy plan to replace that cul-de-sac with a new path connecting to the park's broader circulation network.

New York City voters pass all five Mamdani charter amendments

New York Rule Changes Six-Month Charter Push

New York City voters approved all five charter amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot, with support ranging from 61.6% to 72.3%. Staten Island was the only borough to reject all five. The measures give Mayor Zohran Mamdani a first-year win and change how the city approves outdoor dining, street projects, property deals and construction permits.

New York City voters approved all five charter amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot, with support ranging from 61.6% to 72.3%. Staten Island was the only borough to reject all five. The measures give Mayor Zohran Mamdani a first-year win and change how the city approves outdoor dining, street projects, property deals and construction permits.

Justice Department begins notifying counties of election monitor plans

New York Rule Changes Election Day Deployment

The Justice Department deployed about 1,000 election monitors to more than 120 jurisdictions in all 50 states on Nov. 3, the largest monitoring effort in its history. The list included New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit and several New Jersey counties, and it was the first time the department sent observers to every state. A Washington Post analysis found nearly two-thirds of the selected jurisdictions have consistently voted Democratic.

The Justice Department deployed about 1,000 election monitors to more than 120 jurisdictions in all 50 states on Nov. 3, the largest monitoring effort in its history. The list included New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit and several New Jersey counties, and it was the first time the department sent observers to every state. A Washington Post analysis found nearly two-thirds of the selected jurisdictions have consistently voted Democratic.

Construction begins on DeKalb and Lafayette bus and bike redesign in Brooklyn

New York Built World Ongoing construction

The B38 bus moves as slowly as 4 miles per hour at peak on DeKalb and Lafayette Avenues. On November 5, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the city Department of Transportation announced construction on 2.7 miles of bus and protected bike lanes along the two Brooklyn corridors.

The B38 bus moves as slowly as 4 miles per hour at peak on DeKalb and Lafayette Avenues. On November 5, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the city Department of Transportation announced construction on 2.7 miles of bus and protected bike lanes along the two Brooklyn corridors.

New York opens Home Energy Assistance Program applications for winter

New York Money Moves 2026-27 heating season

New York opened regular Home Energy Assistance Program applications on Nov. 2, and they run through April 16, 2027. Eligible households can get up to $1,086, depending on income, household size and heating source. People who heat with oil, kerosene or propane get $990, up $90 from last season, and wood, pellet or coal users get $700, up $65.

New York opened regular Home Energy Assistance Program applications on Nov. 2, and they run through April 16, 2027. Eligible households can get up to $1,086, depending on income, household size and heating source. People who heat with oil, kerosene or propane get $990, up $90 from last season, and wood, pellet or coal users get $700, up $65.

New York City invokes deed-fraud law to halt Brooklyn eviction, judge declines

New York Rule Changes 7-Month Deed-Fraud Enforcement Push

A Brooklyn housing court judge refused on Oct. 30 to pause the eviction of Helen "Queen Afua" Robinson and her children, rejecting the city's first use of a 2023 state law that lets local governments freeze evictions during deed-fraud investigations. The city Law Department says it is still deciding whether to appeal.

A Brooklyn housing court judge refused on Oct. 30 to pause the eviction of Helen "Queen Afua" Robinson and her children, rejecting the city's first use of a 2023 state law that lets local governments freeze evictions during deed-fraud investigations. The city Law Department says it is still deciding whether to appeal.

Allegretto al Forno receives New York liquor license

New York Rule Changes License issuance

New York State issued a restaurant liquor license to Allegretto al Forno at 132 Broadway in Brooklyn on November 9, 2026, according to state records. The license allows the restaurant to serve alcoholic beverages.

New York State issued a restaurant liquor license to Allegretto al Forno at 132 Broadway in Brooklyn on November 9, 2026, according to state records. The license allows the restaurant to serve alcoholic beverages.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac tighten mortgage rules for New York City rent-regulated buildings

New York Rule Changes 5 months

A Nov. 2 report said Fannie Mae tightened underwriting for New York City rent-regulated apartment buildings and Freddie Mac paused new loans. The report said Fannie assumed rents would stay flat for four to eight years and operating costs would rise at least 5% a year.

A Nov. 2 report said Fannie Mae tightened underwriting for New York City rent-regulated apartment buildings and Freddie Mac paused new loans. The report said Fannie assumed rents would stay flat for four to eight years and operating costs would rise at least 5% a year.

New York state awards $14 million to three Brooklyn cultural institutions

New York Built World Ongoing project implementation

New York State announced on October 30 that it will send $14 million to three Brooklyn cultural institutions: the Brooklyn Children's Museum, the Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network (HITN) and the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM).

New York State announced on October 30 that it will send $14 million to three Brooklyn cultural institutions: the Brooklyn Children's Museum, the Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network (HITN) and the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM).

Permits filed for four-story residential building in Astoria, Queens

New York Built World Permit Filing

Permits have been filed for a four-story residential building at 35-25 10th Street in Astoria, Queens. The proposed 45-foot-tall structure would yield 3,750 square feet of residential space across six units.

Permits have been filed for a four-story residential building at 35-25 10th Street in Astoria, Queens. The proposed 45-foot-tall structure would yield 3,750 square feet of residential space across six units.

Federal judge orders New York City to give ICE names of Bronx shelter residents

New York Rule Changes 16-Month Legal Fight

A federal judge ruled on Nov. 6, 2026 that New York City must give U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement the names and birthdays of certain men living in its Bruckner Boulevard shelter in the Bronx. A special master will narrow the list to residents with serious criminal histories. Judge Lewis Kaplan wrote that the city had not shown producing the list would be unduly burdensome.

A federal judge ruled on Nov. 6, 2026 that New York City must give U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement the names and birthdays of certain men living in its Bruckner Boulevard shelter in the Bronx. A special master will narrow the list to residents with serious criminal histories. Judge Lewis Kaplan wrote that the city had not shown producing the list would be unduly burdensome.

New York to shut down unemployment system for 9-12 day upgrade

New York Built World Multi-year upgrade, 9-12 day shutdown

New York shut down its unemployment benefits system at 5 p.m. on Nov. 2 for a 9- to 12-day upgrade, leaving about 106,000 weekly claimants unable to file new claims, certify for benefits or check their accounts.

New York shut down its unemployment benefits system at 5 p.m. on Nov. 2 for a 9- to 12-day upgrade, leaving about 106,000 weekly claimants unable to file new claims, certify for benefits or check their accounts.

Affordable housing lottery opens at 1303 Hoe Avenue in the Bronx

New York Built World 20-day application window

Eleven apartments at 1303 Hoe Avenue in the Bronx are in an affordable housing lottery on NYC Housing Connect, with applications due November 27. Rents run from $1,494 for a studio at 70 percent of area median income to $2,264 for a studio at 100 percent.

Eleven apartments at 1303 Hoe Avenue in the Bronx are in an affordable housing lottery on NYC Housing Connect, with applications due November 27. Rents run from $1,494 for a studio at 70 percent of area median income to $2,264 for a studio at 100 percent.

Fish Playground basketball courts reopen in Ocean Hill

New York Built World Single project completion

Work is finished on three basketball courts at Fish Playground in Ocean Hill, Brooklyn. The renovation added new playing surfaces, backboards with nets, benches, a drinking fountain and new mesh on the perimeter fence.

Work is finished on three basketball courts at Fish Playground in Ocean Hill, Brooklyn. The renovation added new playing surfaces, backboards with nets, benches, a drinking fountain and new mesh on the perimeter fence.

Housing lottery opens for 12 units at 36-45 31st Street in Long Island City

New York Built World 20-Day Application Window

New York City's housing lottery for 12 one-bedroom apartments at 36-45 31st Street in Long Island City closes Nov. 26. The units rent for $3,059 a month and are set aside for households earning 130% of the area median income, which works out to $113,520 to $198,510 a year for one to three people.

New York City's housing lottery for 12 one-bedroom apartments at 36-45 31st Street in Long Island City closes Nov. 26. The units rent for $3,059 a month and are set aside for households earning 130% of the area median income, which works out to $113,520 to $198,510 a year for one to three people.

New York issues restaurant license for Chipotle on Shore Parkway

New York Rule Changes Single Record

New York's State Liquor Authority issued a restaurant license for 1628 Shore Pkwy in Brooklyn on November 6, 2026. The licensee named on the record is Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado.

New York's State Liquor Authority issued a restaurant license for 1628 Shore Pkwy in Brooklyn on November 6, 2026. The licensee named on the record is Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado.

Affordable housing lottery opens at 4212 Park Avenue in the Bronx

New York Built World 17-Month Development

Thirteen households can apply for below-market apartments at a new eight-story building in Tremont, the Bronx. Rents range from $2,040 for a studio to $2,962 for a three-bedroom, and applications are due Nov. 26.

Thirteen households can apply for below-market apartments at a new eight-story building in Tremont, the Bronx. Rents range from $2,040 for a studio to $2,962 for a three-bedroom, and applications are due Nov. 26.