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Independent Rikers Commission unveils a comprehensive plan to shutting down the contentious Rikers Island Jail known for its lack of public safety measurements.

Politics

‘Dysfunction, violence and neglect’: Independent Rikers Commission release new blueprint for island jail’s closure

Posted on March 19, 2025

Mayor Adams fielding questions from reporters.

2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC Mayor’s Race: Eric Adams blames Andrew Cuomo for city’s struggles with crime, homelessness

Posted on March 19, 2025

City Comptroller candidates Mark Levine and Justin Brannan shaking hands

Politics

Comptroller Debate: Candidates Mark Levine and Justin Brannan spotlight affordability, protecting city finances from Trump

Posted on March 18, 2025

Mayor Eric Adams

2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC Mayor’s Race: Eric Adams raises just $36K since January, trailing all of his primary competitors

Posted on March 18, 2025

Barnes & Noble workers secure contracts that include major safety wins for retail workers, industry setting wages and healthcare.

Politics

Barnes & Noble workers put it in the books with new union contracts for NYC locations in historic deal

Posted on March 18, 2025

Mayor Eric Adams.

2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC Mayor’s Race: Mayor Adams doesn’t rule out running as independent if he loses Democratic primary

Posted on March 17, 2025

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Bronx Times

EXCLUSIVE | Bally’s foundation bid $8.5M for Preston High School property, but Sisters rejected offer

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2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC Mayor’s Race: Cuomo, Mamdani dominate field in fundraising over latest period

Posted on March 17, 2025

Andrew Cuomo sitting at a table with supporters

2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC Mayor’s Race: Top Brooklyn Democrat Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn endorses Andrew Cuomo for NYC mayor

Posted on March 16, 2025

Photo of Times Square street gang TDA subset

Politics

Trump, Tren de Aragua, and NYPD’s ongoing battle against the infamous gang in New York

Posted on March 16, 2025

Nita Lowey at Joint Session of Congress

Politics

New York remembers Nita Lowey, 87, a trailblazing Congresswoman and influential Democrat who served 30+ years on Capitol Hill

Posted on March 16, 2025

Protesters in Manhattan stage a die-in against Musk and Trump federal cuts

Manhattan march sees thousands enraged by Medicaid cuts and federal layoffs: ‘They’re killing people’

Posted on March 16, 2025

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2025 Mayor’s Race

Mayoral hopeful Mamdani condemns Cuomo’s response to Mahmoud Khalil detainment

Posted on March 14, 2025

Federal workers and allies protested outside the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building against the massive DOGE firings. Photo by Gabriele Holtermann

Politics

Federal workers protest outside Javits building to rally against illegal mass firings

Posted on March 14, 2025

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Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn pol introduces bill seeking faster inspections, more transparency on rat complaints

Mayor Eric Adams

2025 Mayor’s Race

Adams under fire from rivals for perceived silence on Trump’s immigrant crackdown

Posted on March 13, 2025

Pro-Palestine protesters were arrested after occupying Trump Tower on March 13.

Politics

Nearly 100 arrested after pro-Palestine protesters take over Trump Tower in support of Mahmoud Khalil

Posted on March 13, 2025

Jackson Heights Post

Assembly Member González-Rojas, advocates push for gender equity funding in New York budget

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in 2025 NYC mayor's race

2025 Mayor’s Race

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Queens boy’ Cuomo’s mayoral bid nabs first wave of support from home borough

Posted on March 13, 2025

Trouble over coffee? Former Starbucks employee files lawsuit against coffee giant with the help of DCWP.

Politics

Grounds for dismissal: NYC sues Starbucks for wrongful termination of local barista

Posted on March 12, 2025

Speaker Adams speaks about 2025 NYC mayor's race

2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC Mayor’s Race: Speaker Adams ‘confident’ she can fundraise, amass support quickly for late bid

Posted on March 12, 2025

Mayor Eric Adams at Hazel Dukes memorial ceremony

Politics

Remembering Hazel Dukes: NYC pols honor life of civil rights icon at Harlem service

Posted on March 12, 2025

a group of people rallying in Midtown Manhattan about e-bike riding in NYC and e-bike safety

E-bikes in NYC: Safety advocates rally in Midtown for registration law to combat ‘lawless’ riding

Posted on March 12, 2025

Jackson Heights Post

Assembly Member Cruz slams NYC ICE policies, introduces immigrant protection bills

Mayor Adams speaks about NYC mayor's race

2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC mayor’s race: Incumbent Adams insists he isn’t fazed by key allies snubbing him for Cuomo

Posted on March 11, 2025

Governor Kathy Hochul gathered a Youth Mental Health Roundtable to announce a 'distraction-free schools' proposal.

Politics

‘Bell-to-Bell’: How Governor Hochul is seeking to protect kids from digital distractions in schools

Posted on March 11, 2025

Mayor Adams speaking at press conference

Mayor Adams Indictment

Mayor Adams fumes over press’ focus on Mahmoud Khalil arrest instead of legal filing he says exonerates him

Posted on March 11, 2025

Mayor Adams with shotgun at NYPD announcement about illegal firearms seizures

Brooklyn

Mayor Adams rails against critics while touting record illegal gun seizures in Brooklyn: ‘The numbers don’t lie; your noise lies’

Posted on March 10, 2025

City Comptroller Brad Lander in 2025 NYC mayor's race

2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC mayor’s race: Lander hits Cuomo over report about state still paying millions in legal fees related to scandals

Posted on March 10, 2025

Civil rights marchers from Selma walk across Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn

‘Back to the Bridges’: Demonstrators march across the Brooklyn Bridge for civil rights on 60th anniversary of ‘Blood Sunday’

Posted on March 9, 2025

NYC Mayoral Race: Gov. Andrew Cuomo

2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC mayor’s race: Cuomo pledges to hire 5,000 NYPD officers as part of public safety plan

Posted on March 9, 2025

International Women's Day March in Lower Manhattan

International Women’s Day march in Manhattan sees call to reject Trump admin attacks on civil rights

Posted on March 9, 2025

Mayor Adams testifies at Congress hearing on sanctuary city

Politics

Mayor Adams indictment: Court-appointed counsel recommends fed judge dismiss case in its entirety

Posted on March 7, 2025

A group of protesters called on their community to continue their support for Ukraine following President Trump's decision to remove military aid.

Politics

Fears of an emboldened Putin rise among New Yorkers from Ukraine and other former Soviet republics

Posted on March 7, 2025

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Bronx Times

Former Bronx BP Ruben Diaz Jr. backs Cuomo for NYC mayor, dealing blow to Adams

Columbia University says it has begun suspending students Monday afternoon as tensions ran high following a 2 p.m. deadline to vacate the lawn.

Politics

Trump admin cancels $400M in federal grants for Columbia University over alleged failure to stem antisemitism

Posted on March 7, 2025

Brooklyn Paper

‘The Chisholm Effect’: Brooklyn celebrates Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm’s legacy at Children’s Museum

Mayor Eric Adams

Mayor Adams Indictment

Mayor Adams replaces 4 deputy mayors who left over his alleged quid pro quo with Trump Justice Department

Posted on March 7, 2025

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2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC mayor’s race: Cuomo’s opponents bash him over report he’s only lived in NYC full-time since September

Posted on March 6, 2025

Jeremy Kudon Photo

PoliticsNY

Op-Ed | More Than Just a Game: How Mobile Betting is Keeping March Madness Safe and Regulated

A coalition of peace groups called for the end of nuclear power.

Politics

Activists call for an end to nuclear energy and weapons outside the United Nations

Posted on March 6, 2025

Speaker Adams gives speech before entering NYC mayoral race

2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC mayoral race: Speaker Adams officially joins crowded contest to unseat Mayor Adams

Posted on March 6, 2025

Mayor Eric Adams responds to Cuomo campaign

Politics

Mayor Adams’ approval rating hits all-time low; more than half of poll respondents saying he should resign

Posted on March 5, 2025

Mayor Adams testifies at Congress hearing on sanctuary city

Politics

Mayor Adams in the House: As Republicans go easy, Dems press him on quid pro quo during heated immigration hearing

Posted on March 5, 2025

Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine.

Politics

EXCLUSIVE | City Comptroller hopeful Mark Levine wants to use city pension funds to build 75,000 affordable homes

Posted on March 5, 2025

Ukrainian flags can be spotted plastered across glass and hanging from window sills with photos of Trump reading “No kings.” Other banners read: “abort Prez Musk.”

Politics

Little Ukraine residents pull no punches after Trump-Zelenskyy White House meeting, pause on military aid

Posted on March 4, 2025

City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams delivered her final State of the City speech as she appears likely to launch a bid for mayor. Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Politics

State of the City: Speaker Adams lays out vision for NYC leadership in speech teeing up mayoral run

Posted on March 4, 2025

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Mayoral candidates address Queens voters at Jamaica community forum

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New lawsuit alleges favoritism, political corruption in Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment award process

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Atlantic Avenue ArtWalk returns this May, featuring hundreds of emerging artists and dozens of local businesses

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