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Mamdani Extends Exemption Deadline for NYC Pied‑à‑Terre Tax

The city says the extra time gives homeowners until Sept. 18 to prove a property is their primary residence to avoid the new surcharge.

Montgomery County Sued Over New 100‑Yard Firearms Ban Near Houses of Worship

New Orleans Council Moves to Take Control of Sewerage and Water Board

Lawmakers Propose Federal Rules to Keep Robotaxis From Blocking First Responders

Seattle Council Delays Universal School Meals and Proposes Alternate Funding Plan

San Francisco Approves Amsterdam-Style Cannabis Cafés

Milwaukee Council Delays Vote on Police Pursuit Limits

New York City Finalizes Click-to-Cancel Rule Requiring One-Click Subscription Exits

New York City Adopts Click-to-Cancel Rule and Proposes All-In Pricing

Raleigh Moves Toward Youth Curfew After Large July 4 Teen Gatherings Turn Violent

BMC Sets Four-Year Target for Manori Desalination Plant

Hamburg Expands Public Alcohol Ban Into Large Parts of St. Georg

Bremen Makes Dog‑Owner Test Mandatory for All New Owners

Judge Blocks Philadelphia From Banning Masked Federal Officers

Court Orders Interim Halt to Fellhorn Scheidtobelbahn Lift

Pato Merlín’s Viral Rise Prompts Trademark Filings, Commercial Deals and Welfare Proposal

Hamburg’s Rework of School Support Prompts Protests and Parliamentary Pushback

Heathrow Funds Independent Therapy for Residents Facing Third-Runway Compulsory Purchase

Mumbai Assembly Blames Heat-Driven Demand and Overloaded Grid for Citywide Blackouts

Minneapolis Repeals 38-Year Ban on Adult Bathhouses