Photos from J'Ouvert in Crown Heights.

Save the date! The first public hearing on the rezoning of portions of Governors Island is September 26. Due to a 2003 deal with the federal government, no condos, co-ops, or casinos can be built on the island.

An explanation of the weirdest moment of the gubernatorial debate between Cynthia Nixon and Andrew Cuomo that involved Sarah Jessica Parker and a teahouse in the West Village.

Say hello to the Bronx Zoo's newest baby Mandrill!

The debate between Lt. Governor Democratic Primary opponents Kathy Hochul and Jumaane Williams is available on MNN's YouTube channel.

Jem R. Ibrahimov was arrested for allegedly drawing swastikas on a fire house and several ambulances.

The OY/YO sculpture that called Brooklyn Bridge Park and the Williamsburg waterfront home is headed to the Brooklyn Museum from September 19 to June 30 of next year.

“In the afternoon, walking on Fifth Avenue, we were on the edge of a beautiful wind storm, the air full of dust and a sort of panicky terror in all the living things in sight.”

The complete failure of the city's green cab program provided the exact opportunity Uber needed to thrive.

Franklin Ave gets a permanent Aretha tribute. The MTA Arts & Design and LeRoy McCarthy of Heterodoxx INC (the first person to spray paint the tribute at the same station) worked together for the tribute.

The week ahead in politics, from the Gotham Gazette. The speed camera bill, fist day of school, the first listening session about marijuana legalization, and everything ahead.

The Times Square hot dog bees have a new (and undisclosed) home, according to @NYPDBees.

Scenes from the West Indian Day Parade.

Chuck Schumer endorsed Andrew Cuomo for the upcoming Gubernatorial Democratic primary against Cynthia Nixon.

The Billion Oyster Project is looking to restore, yes, one billion oysters in New York City's waters by 2035. Oysters can help clean the water, encourage greater biodiversity, and protect against storm damage.

Jasmine Robinson vs. incumbent Diane Savino answer questions from Streetsblog ahead of their 23rd Senate district Democratic primary.

Stop attacking the slot machines at Resorts World Casino in Queens.

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