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1 day ago | ny1.com | John Davitt

New York City is seeing soaring temperatures this week that could push the power grid to the brink, but Con Edision workers have been preparing for the last nine months for what they call their Super Bowl. NY1 got a behind-the-scenes tour this week of ConEd’s control center in Manhattan.

1 day ago | ny1.com | Samantha Liebman

There have been several subway safety plans over the past few years, including last year’s addition of 1,000 State and MTA Police and National Guard members, as well as 1,000 more NYPD officers to the subway. This year, an additional 750 officers have been on the platforms, with 350 riding every overnight train. Some New Yorkers say their presence makes people feel safe.

2 days ago | ny1.com | Erica Brosnan

The city’s speed cameras could shut off next month if state lawmakers fail to reauthorize the program. New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez joined elected officials and families of crash victims this week to urge lawmakers to extend the speed camera program before it expires on July 1.

2 days ago | ny1.com | Deanna Garcia

Good evening, New York City.We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know about for tonight and tomorrow, as well as your weather outlook. We can expect partly sunny to partly cloudy skies this evening. There will be light wind, with hazy skies possible due to wildfires in Canada. Highs: Upper 60sLows: Low 60sPartly cloudyHourly Forecast | Interactive RadarWatch the latest news and more local stories from across the country. 1.

3 days ago | ny1.com | Erica Brosnan

Mayor Eric Adams has appointed Iris Rodriguez-Rosa as the city’s new parks commissioner, making her the first Latina to lead the agency. Rodriguez-Rosa takes over for Sue Donoghue, who stepped down from the role Friday after more than three years as commissioner.