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How to Safely Deal With Wild Animals in NYC
So, there’s a bat in your apartment. Or a racoon on your fire escape. Or a dolphin on the beach. Who’re you going to call?
How Judge Candidates Appear on Your Ballot in NYC
Judgeships are often preordained by county political parties. This year, only four of 22 judicial races are competitive.
How to File a Freedom of Information Law Request and Avoid Process Pitfalls
In theory, you can get all kinds of public records and information through the law. But in practice, it takes know-how, patience and persistence.
What Voters Should Know About 2023 Elections in NYC
Key voting deadlines, what’s on the ballot and can non-citizens vote this year? Here’s everything you need to know.
How to Clean Up After a Storm: A Guide for Flooded New Yorkers
More severe weather is bringing water into homes more frequently across the five boroughs. Here’s what to do if flooding damages your place.
The 7 Ideas in Mayor Adams’ Housing Plan, and How It Gets Built
Building “a little more housing in every neighborhood” may seem like a commonsense plan for a city with a massive housing crisis, but a long, complicated and possibly contentious review awaits.
With COVID Surging, Here’s What You Need to Know About Tests, Treatments and Vaccines
Can you still get Paxlovid for free? Where did all the COVID testing sites go? And how do you get the new vaccine?
How to Get the New COVID-19 Vaccine in New York City
The newest shot is not a booster, and it’s available at pharmacies at no cost. Here’s how to make your appointment for a jab.
How to Record a Conversation or Phone Call in New York
Is it legal to record a conversation in New York? How about a scene on the street, or an incident with police? Here are the basics.
What the Landmark Climate Ruling in Montana Means for New York
New York also has a ‘green amendment’ enshrined in its constitution, and the decision in Big Sky Country could affect how it is applied.
Why Your Con Ed Bill is High Right Now — and How to Get Financial Help
Is your bill too damn high? Electricity usage typically goes up in the summer, and a recent rate hike isn’t helping.
Can I Legally Stay in an NYC Airbnb? Here’s How the New Registration System Will Work
Visitors don’t have to worry about getting fined — but there are some pitfalls to watch out for.
What To Do When Your Pet Dies in New York City
Children are not the only ones wondering where pets go when they die. Here are your options for disposing of deceased animals’ remains respectfully.
The Right Way to Open a Fire Hydrant in the Heat of Summer
It’s illegal to open a hydrant by yourself, in part because the water’s force could knock over children. But there’s a legal way to spray with the fire department’s help: Here’s how.
Con Ed Just Asked New Yorkers to Limit Energy Use — Here’s Why
Widespread need for air conditioning strains the aging electric grid — and not all parts of the city are equally impacted.
What to Do When Your Apartment Is Too Hot
There is no legal right to be cool in New York City as there is with heat in the winter. Still, you can push your landlord to fix your AC — or find a public cooling center.
Your Guide to Legal Cannabis in New York City: Where to Buy and How it Works
Which weed dispensaries are officially open? What about legal delivery? Can you grow a plant? And more burning questions about the rollout of recreational consumption in the city.
What Are Those Winged Bugs Blanketing New York?
The appearance of the green and white gnat-like critters coincided with more wildfire smoke. But experts say the plague of flies is natural, not a sign of the end-times.
How to Compost Yard Waste Curbside in New York
Garbage rules are changing June 30 for people in Queens, with Brooklyn following quickly behind. Here’s what to know about separating your grass clippings from your regular trash.
How to Stay Safe as Hazardous Wildfire Smoke Engulfs New York
Here are steps New Yorkers can take to protect themselves, from limiting outdoor exposure to wearing a mask to cleaning air filters.
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