Central Park Horse Carriage Ban, MTA Bus Electrification Delay,…

Politics & Policy

• Teen’s death in Central Park horse carriage fall has lawmakers pushing to ban industry · A teenage tourist died after falling from a runaway horse carriage in Central Park last Wednesday, prompting several city lawmakers to advocate for a complete ban on horse-drawn carriages. The incident raises urgent safety concerns around the industry’s future in NYC. (Gothamist)
• The 2026 NYC congressional primaries to watch · New York City’s pivotal Democratic congressional primaries will take place on June 23, 2026, shaping the city’s representation in the House amid deep-blue urban politics. Key races will offer a preview of political shifts ahead of the midterms. (City & State)
• Mamdani moves to protect workers from extreme heat, but private-sector reach is unclear · Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Monday mandating city agencies to enhance protections for workers exposed to extreme heat, marking NYC’s first major effort to address rising heat risks. The order’s impact on private-sector workers remains uncertain. (PoliticsNY)
• Here’s What NYC Early Voting Numbers Show · Only 172,743 New Yorkers cast ballots during the nine-day early voting period for the June primary election ending Sunday, with just 11,573 ballots from new, usually younger, voters highlighting low overall turnout. (The City Reporter)

Housing, Transportation & Infrastructure

• Power Outage: MTA Delays Bus Electrification Amid Manufacturer Challenges · The MTA is delaying its bus electrification plans due to inflation, supply chain issues, and an unstable U.S. bus manufacturing industry, threatening NYC’s shift to cleaner transit. (Streetsblog NYC)
• Jamie Towers secures $4 million in state funds for repairs after years of resident complaints · Jamie Towers in Soundview/Castle Hill won $4 million in state capital funds to fix long-neglected repairs after residents endured years of maintenance hikes and management turnover. (PoliticsNY)
• NYC subway carried more late-night riders after Knicks title than on New Year’s Eve · NYC saw record late-night subway ridership on June 13 following the Knicks’ NBA Finals win, surpassing New Year’s Eve numbers as millions celebrated citywide. (Gothamist)
• Trump admin wants ‘self-sufficiency,’ but funding cuts could make NYers homeless again · The Trump administration’s overhaul of the largest homeless assistance program threatens to cut funding for roughly 2,800 formerly homeless New Yorkers, risking increased homelessness. (Gothamist)
• The Dark Web: The City Can’t Control Online Sales Of Illegal E-Scooters And E-Motos · Despite cracking down in physical stores, NYC officials struggle to stop illegal e-scooters and e-motos sales online, complicating city enforcement efforts. (Streetsblog NYC)

Culture & Lifestyle

• There’s a Knicks parade for kids happening on the Upper West Side later today! · The Children’s Museum of Manhattan hosts a Knicks-themed kids’ parade today on the Upper West Side, with Amy Schumer and Jessica Seinfeld as Grand Marshals. (Time Out)
• EXCLUSIVE: Gazillion Bubble Show is closing after 19 eye-popping years · The iconic Gazillion Bubble Show, a family favorite in NYC, will close this September after 19 years entertaining audiences. (Time Out)
• Editorial | An Olympic dream for NYC? Winter Games gambit may bring home the gold · New York City contemplates bidding for the Winter Olympics, reigniting debate over hosting the Games after its failed 2012 summer Olympics bid. (AM New York)
• Lonnies, a Neighborhood Spot to Swoon Over, Opens in Boerum Hill · Lonnies restaurant launched at 112 Bond Street in Boerum Hill, offering dinner service daily from 5 to 10 p.m. by owners Sean Rembold and Caron Callahan. (Brooklyn Magazine)
• 2 million fans packed Lower Manhattan for Knicks parade. NYPD says most were peaceful. · Nearly 2 million Knicks fans flooded Lower Manhattan for the ticker-tape parade, with only 13 arrests reported as NYPD praised largely peaceful celebrations. (Gothamist)

Business & Economy

• Manhattan luxury co-ops outpace condos for first time in four years · Manhattan recorded 28 signed contracts for luxury co-ops priced at $4 million or more last week, marking the first time co-ops outpaced condos in four years. (The Real Deal)
• Witness tampering claim fuels Ostad brothers’ real estate feud · Steven Ostad’s attorney accused his brothers Michael and Edward of witness tampering amid ongoing legal disputes over their real estate business. (The Real Deal)

Civic Services & Government

• Man fatally shot by police after shooting NYPD detective, officials say · Police fatally shot a man who wounded an NYPD detective during a Brooklyn standoff early Friday; the encounter began around 5:45 a.m. (Spectrum News NY1)
• Mayor Mamdani Announces Sweeping Workplace Heat Safety Guidelines · Mayor Mamdani signed workplace heat safety rules targeting construction and other outdoor workers to prevent heat-related deaths amid rising summer temperatures. (Documented NY)
• NYPD punishes officer for not helping arrest a 14-year-old fruit vendor · The NYPD disciplined an officer for refusing to assist in arresting an unlicensed fruit vendor and her 14-year-old daughter near the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. (Gothamist)
• Here’s what to know about hot weather and the toll it takes on New Yorkers · NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin warns that early summer heat waves, expected to intensify by midcentury, pose growing health risks to vulnerable New Yorkers. (Gothamist)

Events

• Translation · BalletCollective’s contemporary ballet Translation runs June 4-28 at The Culture Club (530 West 27th Street), featuring immersive light and sound with choreography by Troy Schumacher. Tickets start at $45. (Dance.NYC)
• Immersive Performance Tours Along the Gowanus Canal · Artichoke Dance Company presents immersive performance tours along the Gowanus Canal from June 13-27 in Brooklyn, blending movement and environment in a site-specific experience. (Dance.NYC)

DEEP DIVE

Evictions of formerly homeless people continued after NYC told landlords to ease up

Supportive housing providers have pursued nearly 70 eviction warrants against formerly homeless New Yorkers since city guidance two months ago urged landlords to intervene early and avoid court except in severe cases. Legal advocacy groups say many landlords are ignoring or unaware of the Mamdani administration’s directive to ease eviction pressures for tenants, many of whom have disabilities or mental illness and pay only 30% of income in subsidized apartments. Advocates call for a 90-day pause on all eviction cases in supportive housing to enforce the directive and protect vulnerable tenants as shelter populations hit near-record highs.

This guidance from NYC, intended to shift eviction policy away from aggressive housing court actions, responds to alarming eviction rates within supportive housing despite public commitments to housing stability. Supportive housing is funded by a mix of federal, state, and city dollars plus wraparound services like counseling and case management, making evictions especially disruptive for the most marginalized residents. The city’s silence on enforcing a formal pause exposes gaps between policy and practice, raising critical questions on tenant protections amid affordability crises.

The continuation of evictions in a population deemed the city’s most vulnerable highlights a looming housing justice crisis. Without stronger enforcement or oversight, formerly homeless tenants risk losing their subsidized homes and slipping back into homelessness, intensifying pressure on an already strained shelter system. The coming weeks will test whether the city can translate policy into action or if eviction filings will accelerate, endangering tenants and the stability promised by supportive housing programs. (Gothamist)