NYC NOW Midday News: East Harlem Leaders Seek to Reopen Abandoned Rail Station, Trump Administration Floats Federal Takeover of 9/11 Memorial, and GrowNYC Hosts Fermentation Fest
Sep 11, 2025
Local leaders in East Harlem are pushing to revive an old rail station, linking it to the new subway. In a twist, the Trump administration is proposing federal oversight of the 9/11 Memorial, igniting a debate among first responders and community advocates. Concerns arise over the implications for local control. Meanwhile, GrowNYC's Fermentation Fest is set to take place, with experts demonstrating fun and practical fermentation techniques. It's a flavorful mix of advocacy, national discussions, and tasty traditions!
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Repurposing Harlem's Forgotten Station
- East Harlem leaders propose converting a 19th-century abandoned rail station into a direct passage linking the Second Avenue subway with Metro-North.
- They envision retail and public art in the space to improve neighborhood transit connectivity and activation.
Inwood Water Main Emergency
- The city's Department of Environmental Protection responded to a late-night water main break in Inwood where crews worked to isolate the leak.
- Social media showed flooding and crews continued repairs to stop water flow at Nagel Avenue and Dykeman Street.
Federal Takeover Proposal Raises Local Concern
- The Trump administration floated federal takeover of the 9/11 Memorial after campaign promises to make Ground Zero a national monument.
- Local leaders and officials expressed exasperation, noting prior federal cuts to first responder programs.