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Our summer investigation finds a few clear winners, a handful of budget-killers, and one surprise champion.

Mayor Mamdani announced that New York City housing courts will now require parties in the most severe emergency cases — including vacate orders, broken elevators, and hazardous violations — to return before a judge within five days of service.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the United States Tennis Association are selling 1,000 discounted $100 US Open tickets to New York City residents starting at 10 a.m. Wednesday on a first come, first served basis at usopen.org/NYCtickets.

Borough President Antonio Reynoso and KidSuper founder Colm Dillane are bringing The People's Runway back to Brooklyn Borough Hall Plaza on September 12, featuring five emerging Brooklyn designers who will each receive a $5,000 grant and mentorship during New York Fashion Week.

A housing lottery closing September 3 offers 16 affordable co-op apartments for first-time buyers at two new Bushwick buildings on Bushwick Avenue and Chauncey Street, with prices ranging from $219,500 to $459,200.

New York City sent cease-and-desist letters to over 40 retailers, including Amazon and Walmart, demanding they stop selling illegal e-bikes and scooters exceeding speed limits or face fines. The action follows a fatal crash in Lower Manhattan.

FORMAT, a new natural wine fair, launches at Honey's in Bushwick on August 9, featuring Finger Lakes and Hudson Valley pours, DJs, burgers, and walk-up tattoos on the rooftop and winery floor.

New York City has filled its first 2,000 free 2-K seats for two-year-olds, launching its universal childcare program with $1.2 billion in state funding; families save over $20,000 annually, with expansion to 12,000 seats next year.