Tuesday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 70 and low of 61 degrees.
Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 75, low: 64.
Thursday: Some sun, warm and more humid, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• NYC Gas Bills Could Rise Later Under $1.7B Plan (patch.com) — New Yorkers could see long-term impacts on their gas bills as National Grid seeks state approval for a $1.7 billion plan that keeps current rates through 2028 while deferring major costs. The proposal includes significant spending at the Greenpoint liquefied natural gas facility in Brooklyn and has drawn pushback from advocacy groups urging regulators to require a full rate case for greater transparency and consumer protection.
• Free OMNY Cards Coming To CUNY Students: What To Know (patch.com) — New York City is launching a pilot that gives 700 financially eligible full-time CUNY students free, unlimited OMNY cards for subway and bus rides, with fall benefits starting Oct. 5 and potential extensions into spring. Funded with $700,000 in the city's fiscal 2027 budget, the program complements Fair Fares expansions and additional Council support for CUNY, including millions more for ASAP degree programs.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
HASA Is Measuring 2026 Lives With 2012 Numbers —Corey Warren Read on Patch
Global Leaders Gather in New York to Restore Trust and Drive Systemic Transformation —Lily Chen Read on Patch
Kelly Ehlers Challenges the Meaning of "Nice" in Nice Girls Win —Jennifer Perez Read on Patch
Hi neighbors! I wanted to share my latest piece—a detailed ink illustration of The Gramatan! The most fun and interesting part of this drawing was capturing all… (Nextdoor Lenox Hill)
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🗞 Nearby News
Brooklyn
Brooklyn's Power Women celebrated at Schneps Media's annual event • Brooklyn Paper (brooklynpaper.com)
A feast for a cause: City Harvest's BID 2026 event brings nearly 50 chefs together • Brooklyn Paper (brooklynpaper.com)
'The Show Must Go On': Brooklyn Book Fest Triumphs Through The Storm (bkreader.com)
Chelsea
Lidl To Open New Chelsea Store Next Month (patch.com)
Manhattan
$14.9M Co-op Tops UES Luxury Real Estate Contracts (patch.com)
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