Weekly News Roundup – December 15, 2025

'Breakfast At Tiffany's' Townhouse Sold: Top 5 UES Real Estate Deals - Patch

NYC Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto of Bill Capping Rents for Voucher Holders - City Limits

Private Management Promised to Fix Public Housing, Yet Hundreds of Violations Linger - The City

Mamdani wants to end homeless encampment sweeps to focus on housing. HUD funding chaos will complicate his plans - City & State

Congestion pricing makes NYC's air a bit less filthy, study finds - Gothamist

New report recommends massive Fair Fares expansion - NY1

Could self-driving cars be on a collision course with Zohran Mamdani? - City & State

This map highlights the most dangerous intersections in NYC - TimeOut

Real-feel temperatures near 0 degrees in NYC — officials warn of icy roads, frostbite - Gothamist

Kindergarten Applications Are Open. Here’s What You Need to Know. - The City

New York schools have served 150 million free meals since start of universal meal program, Hochul says - NY1

‘Science of reading’ 101: Free course for NYC teachers helps unpack latest literacy research - Chalkbeat

Mamdani’s Immigration Transition Team to Focus on Fortifying City’s Sanctuary Laws - City Limits

Powers’s Bodega Cats Bill Will Fall to New City Council to Enact into Law - Our Town

State cannabis agency again plunged into turmoil - NY1

'Tis the season for bright lights and big energy bills. Here are some ways to keep it budget-friendly. - Gothamist

What’s Next for New Yorkers on SNAP? - City Limits

Gov. Hochul veto hands Zohran Mamdani a win for mayoral power - Gothamist

Hochul and legislative leaders play game of chicken with AI regulations - City & State

Here are the high-profile bills Hochul has yet to act on - City & State

See photos of the largest menorah in the world that was just installed by Central Park - TimeOut

Christmas tree street vendors in NYC keep New Yorkers ‘pine’-ing for some holiday spirit - AMNY

Mamdani Confirms He Will Leave Queens One-Bedroom for Gracie Mansion - New York Times