Paul Sableman, flickr
The mayors of New Jersey's three largest cities are looking at ways to pool resources to tackle violent crime.
New York City Housing Authority, Wikipedia
The number of reports of multiple deficiencies in New York City's public housing units nearly doubled between 2008 and 2011 from 19 percent to 11 percent.
Phil Roemer, flickr
That rumor mill wheel keeps turning for Citi Bike. But the Times reports that the bike share system is reaching a deal for a new operator, and that could mean expansion into Queens, north in Manhattan, and east in Brooklyn. Bronx biking will be but a dream for even longer.
WEATHER
Alfredo Mendez, flickr
Youngking11, wikimedia
Beginning Friday night, a portion of the G subway line that connects Brooklyn and Queens will be shut down for five weeks.
Stephanie Colombini, WFUV
Weather
Sunny today, with highs in the lower 80s. Mostly clear tonight, with lows in the mid-60s. [Full Forecast]
Need to Know
U.S. finds a possible solution to ease immigration problem in Honduras. [NY Times]
Adam E. Moreira, Wikimedia
Commuters angry at what they call substandard service on the Waterbury branch of Metro-North Railroad scored a victory Thursday with the announcement that the line will have its own advocate.
Marie-Joelle Parent, Flickr
Political foes of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo called for prompt criminal investigation of his administration following a news report that his office thwarted attempts by his own special corruption commission to investigate groups with ties to him.
CJ Buckwalter, Flickr
Admission and parking fees are being waived for two days throughout Connecticut's state park system.
Harald, flickr
A replacement for the aging and outdated Port Authority Bus Terminal may be a decade or more away, but officials at the agency said Wednesday they plan to improve commuters' daily experience with a series of smaller measures while rethinking a long-term capital plan to include a new facility.
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