Weekly News Roundup – November 24, 2025

Mayor Adams, Governor Hochul Announce Planning Effort for Future of Roosevelt Island, Agreement to Extend Roosevelt Island Master Lease - Mayor Eric Adam’s Office

New Luxury Tower On UES From Ex-Gov. Spitzer Gets City Approval - Patch

$24M Penthouse, $8.5M Brownstone: Top 5 UES Real Estate Deals - Patch

Plumbers Propose Emergency Inspection of All NYCHA Boilers Post-Explosion - The City

NYC to install public e-bike battery swapping stations to curb fire risk - Gothamist

Mamdani says he and Trump share commitment to 'the affordability agenda' - Politico

NYC school bus contract drama ends with 3-year extension, but critics warn problems will persist - Chalkbeat

Amanda Farías pitches child care for council staff - City & State

NYC parents seeking better school bus service look to Albany for help -  Gothamist

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani appoints Jessica Tisch as police commissioner - NY1

NYC lawmakers and businesses plan to rally for year-round outdoor dining - Gothamist

NYC officials unveil new sidewalk shed and scaffolding designs - TimeOut

No Trash, Curbside Composting, or Recycling Collection on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 2025 - NYC Gov

New Yorkers urge Mamdani to re-appoint "rat czar": "Our beloved city faces a rat infestation." - CBS

The only hotel on NYC's Roosevelt Island appears to be closing - TimeOut

Here are all the major bills still before the New York City Council - City and State

Upper East Side Neighborhood Event Calendar: Nov. 20-26 - Our Town

Here’s the full list of NYC Christmas light switch-on dates for 2025’s holiday season - TimeOut

Gotham FC celebrates championship in New York City - FOX 5