NYC NOW Morning Headlines: NYPD Seeks Discipline for Officers in Queens Shooting, Grocers Push Back on Online Pricing Bill, and NYC Trash Containers on Streets Could Take 7 Years
Sep 19, 2025
Disciplinary charges have been filed against two officers in the controversial Queens shooting of a young man facing a mental health crisis. In Albany, a proposed bill aims to make grocery pricing more transparent online. Fans of Jim Henson can celebrate the beloved Muppet creator’s birthday at a special event in Queens. In transit news, NYC plans to implement a seven-year rollout of curbside trash bins, while a potential Long Island Rail Road strike looms. Plus, a City Council bill could reshape ride-hailing app policies!
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Fatal Mental-Health Crisis Shooting
- Wynn Rosario was shot by two NYPD officers while having a mental health breakdown at home in Queens last year.
- The Civilian Complaint Review Board filed eight charges and the family is suing the city.
Online Grocery Price Disclosure Tension
- A proposed Albany bill would require grocers and delivery apps to disclose online price markups versus in-store prices.
- Grocers warn the rule would force constant price updates to apps, complicating operations.
Jim Henson Birthday Weekend
- The Museum of the Moving Image will mark Jim Henson's birthday with music, puppet workshops, and a costume contest.
- Fans can see characters like Kermit and Big Bird and attend mostly free events this weekend.