Rashid Karim

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• Staten Island Tests Medical-Supply Drones Over the Harbor

  A new pilot ferries lab samples and prescriptions across waterways by drone, aiming to cut delivery times and, its backers hope, prove the technology can work over a dense city.

  Tech · Rashid Karim · July 24, 2026

• Dinner Above the City: Brooklyn's Rooftop Farm Suppers Sell Out in Minutes

  Long communal tables set among rows of greens and buzzing beehives have become the season's most coveted — and most fleeting — reservation.

  Lifestyle · Rashid Karim · July 4, 2026

• How Sensors Under Buses Could Predict MTA Service Disruptions

  A pilot in Staten Island places vibration and GPS sensors on buses to feed a predictive maintenance platform.

  Tech · Rashid Karim · April 22, 2026

• Oysters Return to the Hudson as Farm-to-Pier Bars Multiply

  Small oyster purveyors and seasonal pop-ups are partnering with riverfront piers to offer shucked-to-order experiences close to the water.

  Lifestyle · Rashid Karim · April 12, 2026

• How Summer Street Festivals Are Rebuilding Community Ties

  Organizers say smaller, hyper-local events are replacing large parades as residents seek safer, more accessible public celebrations.

  Culture · Rashid Karim · April 10, 2026

• Brooklyn Recycling Yards Face New Lead Inspections After Nearby School Soil Tests

  Parents and elected officials demand stricter oversight of metal-processing sites that schools say may have contributed to elevated lead levels.

  NYC · Rashid Karim · April 2, 2026

• Local Hospitals Contract Cybersecurity Firms for Regular 'Tabletop' Attack Drills

  Following regional breaches, city and suburban health systems are conducting simulations to shore up incident response across networks and connected devices.

  Tech · Rashid Karim · March 12, 2026

• MTA Trials Smart Signal Timers Along Queens Boulevard After Data Study

  An AI-driven timing system hopes to cut pedestrian wait times and reduce collisions on one of the city's deadliest corridors during the pilot phase.

  Tech · Rashid Karim · February 4, 2026

• Queens Immigrant Theater Troupes Stage Multilingual Community Work

  Neighborhood theaters in Queens are mounting plays in multiple languages to reflect the borough's shifting demographics and draw broader audiences.

  Entertainment · Rashid Karim · January 24, 2026

• Queens Schoolyards Turn Murals into Mini Museums

  Public-school art projects are becoming durable outdoor exhibits that teach neighborhood histories to students and passersby alike.

  Culture · Rashid Karim · January 17, 2026

• Port Authority Faces New Oversight Bill from Jersey Delegation

  New Jersey lawmakers introduce legislation to tighten oversight of Port Authority spending after recent ferry disruptions and toll disputes.

  Politics · Rashid Karim · January 12, 2026

• NJ Transit Riders Demand Voting Seats on Board as Service Woes Mount

  Commuter advocates from Hudson County push for formal representation after a spate of delays and cancellations during peak hours.

  Politics · Rashid Karim · December 10, 2025