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Citi Bike’s network expansion added service across seven neighborhoods in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens, according to WABC’s report on the announcement by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, NYC DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn and Lyft. The rollout adds more than 230 stations and 3,700 docks, expanding the network by roughly 10 square miles to a stated 86.5 square miles of service area.
A federal judge in New York dismissed the Trump administration’s challenge to New York City sanctuary policies on October 15, 2026. The administration had argued that the city’s limits on honoring ICE detainers and sharing certain custody information unlawfully obstructed federal immigration enforcement. The ruling leaves the challenged city provisions in force, while ICE remains able to conduct its own enforcement operations.
The Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball School is a Bronx charter school that combines a college-preparatory curriculum with education about basketball-related careers. It first opened in a smaller temporary location in 2021 and now serves students in grades 9 through 12. Its permanent Mott Haven building is approximately 70,000 square feet and cost $39.5 million, according to ABC7 New York.
Open House New York (OHNY) Weekend is an annual citywide festival that provides access to sites connected to New York City’s design, culture, and infrastructure. The 2026 festival is its 24th annual edition and runs across all five boroughs, with both drop-in and ticketed locations. NYC Parks is participating through ranger-led access to historic sites, including the Prison Ship Martyrs’ Monument in Fort Greene Park.
The International Radio and Television Society (IRTS) Foundation is a nonprofit focused on education, mentorship and career development for aspiring media professionals. Its Hall of Mentorship Dinner recognizes industry leaders for mentorship while supporting the foundation’s work to develop future media leaders.
ABC7 New York is scheduled to air "Broadway Backstage: Fall Preview" as a half-hour television special ahead of the fall 2026 Broadway season. The program is hosted by Eyewitness News anchor Michelle Charleswoth and features Broadway and television performer Jasmine Amy Rogers, along with interviews and behind-the-scenes segments on forthcoming productions.
New York City’s Mayor’s Office of Mass Engagement is organizing the second annual Cost of Living Classic, a free citywide soccer tournament at Maimonides Park in Coney Island. The event follows the inaugural tournament held at the same venue in October 2025 and is being produced with NYC Footy; Brooklyn Football Club will provide family activities for spectators.