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NYC firefighter unions demand Congress fully fund 9/11 health care, and ‘never forget’ sacrifices of those who worked during recovery

Posted on December 23, 2024

Mayor Eric Adams enumerates his purported wins in 2024 after another week of negative headlines. Friday, Dec. 20, 2024.

Politics

Mayor Adams highlights 2024 achievements as he gears up for a tough re-election campaign

Posted on December 20, 2024

Gov. Kathy Hochul meets shoppers in Queens Center mall Thursday. Photo: Kathy Hochul Flickr

QNS

Governor Hochul visits Queens Center Mall, talks cost of living and public safety

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Politics

Community organizations call on Hochul at City Hall to sign SAFE Shelter Act into law

Posted on December 20, 2024

Governor Kathy Hochul took the M train to Queens on Dec. 19, 2024 and spoke with riders (and amNewYork Metro) about subway safety and other issues.

EXCLUSIVE | Governor Hochul talks subway security while riding the M train with amNewYork Metro

Posted on December 19, 2024

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QNS

Evictions spike at NYCHA properties under private partnership program, Comptroller’s audit finds

Ingrid Lewis-Martin surrenders at Manhattan Criminal Court

Politics

Ex-Adams adviser Ingrid Lewis-Martin surrenders on Manhattan indictment

Posted on December 18, 2024

Mayor Eric Adams signed City of Yes into legislation on Wednesday, December 18.

Politics

Signed, sealed, delivered: Mayor Adams signs monumental ‘City of Yes’ housing proposal into law

Posted on December 18, 2024

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Politics

NYPD’s eye-in-the-sky drone program violated its own public disclosure policy, inspector’s report finds

Posted on December 18, 2024

Governor Kathy Hochul announces minimum wages will increase to $16.50 in 2025, raising .50 cents.

Business

New York City’s minimum wage is set to go up New Year’s Day — but some say it’s not nearly enough

Posted on December 17, 2024

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QNS

New York becomes first state to mandate insurance coverage for cancer hair-preservation treatment

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QNS

Assembly Member Ron Kim criticizes Gov. Hochul’s veto of Adult Day Care oversight bill

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Bronx Times

“Is he Black?”: Public advocate candidate questions Jumaane Williams’ identity and connection to Black community

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Politics

Former Adams adviser Ingrid Lewis-Martin claims she’s target of incoming Manhattan DA indictment: ‘I am being falsely accused’

Posted on December 16, 2024

Mayor Adams at City Hall

Politics

Mayor Adams’ campaign presses on after finance board denies $4M in matching funds over indictment

Posted on December 16, 2024

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Politics

Ingrid Lewis-Martin, top aide to Eric Adams, abruptly steps down from post

Posted on December 15, 2024

City Council Member Chi Osse supporting FARE Act broker fees bill

Politics

FARE Act becomes law without Mayor Adams’ signature, shifting NYC broker fee costs from tenants to landlords

Posted on December 14, 2024

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Bronx Times

Bronx DA urges lawmakers to tighten cannabis and retail theft laws to protect small businesses

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QNS

AM Jenifer Rajkumar’s ‘Ghostbuster Act’ gains traction as Mayor Adams and Gov. Hochul crackdown on ghost cars in New York City

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Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn’s pet stores push back on retail sale ban — but activists say it’s much-needed

Mayor Adams announces members of second Charter Revision Commission. Their work will begin immediately.

Politics

Mayor Adams’ forms new Charter Revision panel focused on housing crisis; City Council nervous of potential power grab

Posted on December 12, 2024

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Bronx

A doggone shame? NYC pet shop owners say statewide puppy/‌kitten sales ban is forcing them out of business

Posted on December 12, 2024

City Council announces guaranteed income program for homeless expecting moms

Politics

City Council set to provide guaranteed income to expecting homeless moms under new program

Posted on December 11, 2024

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Politics

Anthony Weiner, in possible City Council bid, says he isn’t running away from sexting scandals that tanked his political career

Posted on December 11, 2024

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Fed-up New Yorkers rally at City Hall demanding registration for e-bikes in NYC

Posted on December 11, 2024

Gov. Kathy Hochul after new poll

Politics

New Siena poll finds majority of New Yorkers prefer ‘someone else’ over Hochul in 2026 governor’s race

Posted on December 10, 2024

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Brooklyn Paper

A slim margin: How did Brooklyn’s council members vote on City of Yes?

Mayoral candidates at Upper West Side forum talk rent freeze

Mayoral hopefuls entertain rent freeze in Upper West Side housing forum

Posted on December 10, 2024

"Tenants Not Tourists" launch their coalition and fight against the newly introduced Into 1107 bill which would change laws around short term rentals in New York City.

Politics

‘Tenants not tourists’: Debate rages over NYC bill to change short-term rental legislation, expand Airbnb offerings

Posted on December 9, 2024

Mayor Adams speaks about Daniel Penny trial

Politics

Daniel Penny trial: Mayor Adams says Jordan Neely ‘should not have had to die,’ but respects jury’s acquittal

Posted on December 9, 2024

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Bronx Times

Mayor unveils program to address violent crime on 10 targeted NYC blocks

Gov. Kathy Hochul announces stimulus check plan

Politics

Hochul proposes giving New Yorkers one-time stimulus checks to offset cost of inflation

Posted on December 9, 2024

Suspects who allegedly vandalized an F train Brooklyn.

Vandals plastered Brooklyn F train with protest posters possibly tied to Daniel Penny trial and Jordan Neely’s death

Posted on December 9, 2024

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams speaks on solitary ban

Politics

City Council, Public Advocate ask state court to toss Adams’ emergency orders blocking solitary ban

Posted on December 9, 2024

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Politics

New York pols denounce ‘racist’ Lower Manhattan stabbing that left migrant teen dead

Posted on December 8, 2024

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Bronx Times

NCAA basketball star and Bronx native Boogie Fland to play tournament at Madison Square Garden

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QNS

Divided support in Queens: City Council approves Mayor Adams’ ‘City of Yes’ plan despite opposition from half of Queens Council members

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2025 Mayor’s Race

Mayor Eric Adams leaves door open to GOP switch, sparking criticism from Democratic rivals

Posted on December 6, 2024

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QNS

Holden calls out Mayor Adams—will he reopen ICE office on Rikers Island and tackle migrant crime?

Mayor Eric Adams announces City of Yes passage

Politics

City of Yes zoning plan to boost housing growth narrowly passes City Council

Posted on December 5, 2024

Mayor Adams backs low income tax break

Politics

‘Axe the tax’: Adams-backed state proposal could free over 400,000 low-income New Yorkers from paying city income taxes

Posted on December 4, 2024

Mayor Adams holds up copy of New York Times

Politics

Mayor Adams leans in on unfounded claim that Biden Justice Department indicted him for political reasons

Posted on December 3, 2024

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QNS

AM Rajkumar introduces ‘Get Nonprofits Paid Act’ to ensure timely payments for nonprofit vendors in NYC

Mayor Eric Adams and Chancellor of New York Public Schools announces expansion of Future Ready NYC programs.

Politics

Future Ready NYC education initiative expanding to more schools with new pathways of opportunity

Posted on December 2, 2024

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Manhattan borough president’s race: State Sen. Hoylman-Sigal launches new bid for seat in 2025

Posted on December 2, 2024

LI Press

Death of Plainview native Omer Neutra mourned at home and around the world

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QNS

AM Rajkumar applauds new bills signed by Gov. Hochul to modernize NYC procurement process

Former New York governor Andrew Cuomo testifies on Capitol Hill

2025 Mayor’s Race

2025 mayoral challengers attack Andrew Cuomo amid fresh reports he will soon enter the fray

Posted on November 27, 2024

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Bronx woman dead in multi-vehicle crash on Hutchinson River Parkway

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Victoria’s Secrets: The season of gift giving

Frequent flare-up: Firefighters battle blaze at Gobbler Auto Parts in East Flatbush

Outside of the US Supreme Court on Dec. 4.

Year in review: What changed for LGBTQ rights in 2024