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Fake ICE agent in Brooklyn rape attempt led out in handcuffs

Brooklyn

Brooklyn rape case: Creep who posed as ICE agent to attack woman had 20 prior arrests, cops say

Posted on February 13, 2025

US Attorney Danielle Sassoon

Politics

US Attorney Danielle Sassoon resigns as top Manhattan prosecutor days after Trump’s DOJ orders Mayor Adams indictment dropped

Posted on February 13, 2025

Three people were arrested for defrauding an emergency housing program in NYC.

Courts

Three arrested for defrauding New York City emergency housing program during COVID pandemic

Posted on February 13, 2025

U.S. Reps Nydia Velázquez and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have penned a letter to the FBI and CIA over the murders of two Puerto Rican independence leaders in the 1970s.

QNS

Reps Velázquez and Ocasio-Cortez demand FBI, CIA release documents on Puerto Rican leaders’ assassinations

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Brooklyn Paper

‘He wears his heart on his sleeve’: Fundraiser launched for FDNY dispatcher after fire

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Dan’s Papers

RFK Jr. Confirmed: Trump’s Health and Human Services Secretary Believes Lyme Disease Was Manufactured at Plum Island

Event goers can indulge in a variety of foods, including nacho fries at the Bronx Night Market.

Bronx Times

Bronx Night Market returns this April with expanded weekly schedule

Woman walking dog in NYC street as PAWS Act considered

Pet owners, animal advocates speak out to support NYS’s proposed PAWS Act to protect furry friends from street collisions

Posted on February 13, 2025

"B*tchcraft: A Musical Play" runs through March 1 at The Wild Project.

Gay City News

‘B*tchcraft’ recounts the birth of a queer feminist indie rockstar

AANHPI coalition gathers in Albany on Tuesday. Photo: Office of State Sen. John Liu

QNS

Sen. John Liu and advocates push for AANHPI curriculum in New York schools

Aaron Rodgers Jets

Jets

BREAKING: Aaron Rodgers ousted by Jets as 2-year stay will come to end

Posted on February 13, 2025

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QNS

Queens lawmakers rally against Con Edison’s 14% rate hike proposal

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New York Family

Here Comes Summer! Check Out the Ultimate Summer Camp Guide Now

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Mets

Mets trade rumors: Big offseason moves likely done, says David Stearns

Posted on February 13, 2025

Meet Monty: Giant Schnauzer Wins Best in Show at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

New York Family

Meet Monty: Giant Schnauzer Wins Best in Show at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Shedeur Sanders Giants NFL Mock Draft

New York Giants

2025 NFL Draft: Giants among first teams to meet with Shedeur Sanders

Posted on February 13, 2025

First Deputy Chief Administrative Judge Norman St. George

Law

With a trial lawyer’s instincts, St. George steers the court system forward

Posted on February 13, 2025

Ronen and Orna Neutra in D.C. speaking to the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee

LI Press

Family of Omer Neutra tells his story to House committee

Canada Sweden Mika Zibanejad 4 Nations Face-Off

New York Rangers

3 takeaways as Rangers’ Mika Zibanejad, Sweden fall to Canada in 4 Nations Face-Off opener

Posted on February 13, 2025

"The Severed Heads" by Dara Maillard, 2023

Dara Maillard paints history’s ghosts — and they stare right back

Posted on February 13, 2025

Big Chief, an illegal dispensary, was previously located on 74th Street and 3rd Avenue

Brooklyn Paper

Big Chief: Unlicensed Brooklyn smoke shop hit with $6 million penalty

Flight into Egypt exhibit on Black art history at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

‘Flight into Egypt’: The resurrection of Black majesty at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Posted on February 13, 2025

NYPD escort suspect in Manhattan stabbing and dismembering of roommate

Manhattan man arrested for allegedly stabbing and dismembering roommate over food, dumping torso in East River

Posted on February 13, 2025

Police investigate Brooklyn scene where man was shot dead

Brooklyn

Brooklyn man shot dead at public housing complex, suspect on run: cops

Posted on February 13, 2025

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Opinion

Op-Ed | Our commitment to families seeking early childhood education

Posted on February 13, 2025

Views of the Gowanus neighborhood, where dozens of large affordable housing construction projects along the Gowanus Canal on Dec. 24, 2024 in Brooklyn.

Housing

NYC mayoral race: What are the candidates’ plans to address the affordable housing crisis?

Posted on February 13, 2025

Latino dating app, Chispa, hosted a one night only play that reimagined classic Shakespeare plays.

Theater

Latino dating app Chispa debuts ‘AMOR WITH NO B.S.’ campaign with off-Broadway production reimagining Shakespeare

Posted on February 13, 2025

Black History Month presentation at Arlo DC Hotel

Art, identity and AI: A powerful evening celebrating Black History Month

Posted on February 13, 2025

St. John's Villanova

Sports

No. 9 St. John’s stunned by Villanova for 2nd Big East loss of season

Posted on February 12, 2025

Paul McCartney pointing at cameraman on Lower East Side

‘Bookend of a generation’; Beatles icon Paul McCartney leaves fans giddy with pop-up performances on Lower East Side

Posted on February 12, 2025

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) celebrates in the dugout after scoring in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game two of the NLCS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium.

Mets

David Stearns talks Pete Alonso’s return as Mets make re-signing official

Posted on February 12, 2025

Prices rise in NYC area for gas and other goods

Business

The price is NOT right: Rent, gas, energy prices continue to rise in the NYC area

Posted on February 12, 2025

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New York Yankees

Gerrit Cole never intended to leave Yankees after offseason opt-out

Posted on February 12, 2025

NYPD cops injured in Manhattan subway slashing and bite attack

Deranged man on Manhattan subway train slashes and bites cops in arrest attempt: NYPD

Posted on February 12, 2025

NYC pol speaks out about Trump federal funding freeze

Politics

NYC comptroller slams Trump, Elon Musk for snatching back millions meant for NYC’s migrant crisis

Posted on February 12, 2025

Homeowners protest strict home sharing rules claiming recent laws have harmed the city's economy.

Business

NYC homeowners and small businesses rally for reform in short-term rental regulations

Posted on February 12, 2025

Clay Holmes Mets

Mets

Mets’ Clay Holmes ahead of schedule in transition to starter; latest on AJ Minter

Posted on February 12, 2025

Drew Smith injury Mets

Mets

Mets bring back Drew Smith on 1-year deal plus option

Posted on February 12, 2025

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QNS

Rep. Grace Meng calls for NASA to block Musk and DOGE access over potential conflict of interest

W train in Manhattan

Subway surprise! Mother gives birth to baby girl on W train Wednesday morning

Posted on February 12, 2025

Mayor Adams with attorney on resignation rumor

Mayor Adams Indictment

Mayor Adams’ attorney declares corruption case ‘over’ – though Trump’s DOJ still has the ability to resurrect it

Posted on February 12, 2025

In September of last year, New York State Health Commissioner James McDonald signed an order allowing pharmacists to administer the mpox vaccine without requiring a prescription.

Gay City News

New York State reports first case of new mpox strain

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Islanders’ ‘sign guy’ still going strong after two decades

Posted on February 12, 2025

MTA commuters wait in line late

Late for work? The MTA will take the blame and give your boss a note. Here’s how.

Posted on February 12, 2025

This one-day-only pop-up is bringing a tantalizing tastebud experience to Dekalb Market Hall.

Brooklyn

A food porn peep show is coming to Dekalb Market Hall in Brooklyn for one day only

Posted on February 12, 2025

recovery

QNS

Two Queens natives devote their lives to helping others on the road to addiction recovery

Brock Nelson Islanders

Brock Nelson trade rumors: 4 Nations break may prove pivotal for Islanders future

Posted on February 12, 2025

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Here’s what outdoor dining in NYC will look like starting April 1

Posted on February 12, 2025

More from around NYC

Arbor Day Picture

Op-Ed: Our Bronx, Our Roots, Our Future

Pope Francis

Diocese of Brooklyn to honor Pope Francis with Friday Vigil Mass in Elmhurst

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‘It’s not a party’: Brighton Beach Pride embraces themes of resistance ahead of May 10 parade

LGBTQIA+ Caucus Co-Chair Tiffany Cabán of Queens leads supporters of gender-affirming care at City Hall on April 24.

Council approves bills to protect gender-affirming care after hospitals cave to Trump