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Manhattan Housing Court headquarters

Manhattan Housing Court gets two new judges to work through higher caseload

Posted on August 28, 2024

Randy Mastro at City Council

Politics

Randy Mastro, Mayor Adams’ pick to be NYC’s top lawyer, grilled at fiery hearing over past ties to Giuliani, case history

Posted on August 27, 2024

Mayor Adams rides Citi Bike

Politics

Mayor Adams says he would ‘love’ to subsidize Citi Bike as prices soar, but still won’t commit to campaign pledge

Posted on August 27, 2024

NYPD officer on radio

Politics

Over and out? NYPD says that some police radio channels will not be encrypted, and remain open to public

Posted on August 27, 2024

Packed summer meals at NYC schools

Politics

Gillibrand pushes for free school meals for public school students nationwide in bill similar to VP candidate Tim Walz’s initiative

Posted on August 27, 2024

Randy Mastro, representing the plaintiffs in the Local Law 97 case, is set for nomination to be the city's Corporation Counsel, teeing up a potential conflict of interest.

Politics

Randy Mastro to testify Tuesday at City Council hearing over top lawyer nomination amid controversy

Posted on August 26, 2024

Hundreds turned out on Aug. 21 to rally at the site on what the 36th day of consecutive protesting

Brooklyn Paper

Protesters vow to ‘never stop’ rallying against planned homeless shelter in Gravesend

Congestion pricing gantry

Politics

Congestion Pricing | New York lawmakers tell court Hochul has no authority to pause Manhattan toll

Posted on August 26, 2024

Protests at Columbia University and other campuses

Politics

A new school year sees revised NYC college policies on antisemitism

Posted on August 26, 2024

Mayor Eric Adams

Politics

‘Money in Your Pockets’: Mayor Adams’ program aims to connect ‘underserved’ New Yorkers with public benefits

Posted on August 26, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz

Politics

SEE IT: Sights from this year’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago

Posted on August 23, 2024

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Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn takes Chicago: Schumer, Jeffries back Kamala Harris on DNC mainstage

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QNS

Queens Reps Meng and Suozzi focus on abortion and immigration at Democratic National Convention

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Politics

‘The state was never ready’: Staten Islanders oppose opening of legal pot shop

Posted on August 21, 2024

Bronx Times

Rep. Torres accuses utility company Con Edison of price gouging, says Bronx residents pay highest rates in NYC

mcguiness boulevard

Brooklyn Paper

City will move forward with stripped-back redesign of McGuinness Boulevard

Rep. Tom Suozzi at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Tom Suozzi)

Island360

Rep. Top Suozzi to give DNC speech on immigration

Aerial photo of New York amid housing crisi

Business

Housing crisis: New NYC task force aims to find city-owned land to build new homes

Posted on August 21, 2024

Dan Goldman speaks about bill allowing teens to pre-register-to-vote

Brooklyn

Goldman seeks to let teens pre-register to vote under new bill moving through Congress

Posted on August 21, 2024

con ed workers rallying outside wearing purple shirts and holding signs

Business

‘Left behind’ contract workers at Con Ed demand family-sustaining jobs

Posted on August 21, 2024

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QNS

Rep. Meng’s speech pushed off schedule last minute during first day of DNC

AOC speaking at Democratic National Convention

Politics

Hochul, AOC focus on jobs, economy – and slamming Trump – during speeches at Democratic National Convention

Posted on August 20, 2024

George Santos

LI Press

Disgraced Former Rep. George Santos Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud, Identity Theft

George Santos at court

Politics

Former Congressman George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud, identity theft

Posted on August 19, 2024

Hands holding lager light foamy big beer glasses and clinking. Two friends sitting in bar and drinking alcohol drinks. Concept of Beer Fest, party, celebration, taste, national traditions.

Business

Bottoms up! Hochul signs law allowing direct-to-customer shipping of certain alcohols

Posted on August 19, 2024

Mayor Eric Adams

Finance

NYC’s enhanced tax credit program put $280 million back in low-income families’ pockets: Mayor Adams

Posted on August 19, 2024

George Santos at court

Queens

George Santos likely to plead guilty to fraud charges in federal corruption case: reports

Posted on August 18, 2024

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Politics

Adams compares new subpoenas in federal campaign inquiry to public records requests, insists he did ‘nothing wrong’

Posted on August 16, 2024

Mayor Eric Adams

Politics

Mayor Adams hit with fresh subpoenas in connection with federal campaign probe: reports

Posted on August 15, 2024

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Politics

City Hall turmoil: Speaker Adams accuses Mayor Adams of ‘attacks against the rule of law’ and the City Council

Posted on August 15, 2024

Street vendors rally in Manhattan

Politics

NYC street vendors march in Manhattan demanding that City Hall fix broken license system – and help them grow their businesses

Posted on August 15, 2024

Statewide

LI Press

Long Island Lawmakers Propose Statewide Mask Ban

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Politics

Legal Aid Society slams Mayor Adams for again railing against NYC’s sanctuary laws

Posted on August 14, 2024

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LI Press

Blakeman Signs Nassau Mask Ban Into Law

Brooklyn City Council Member Justin Brannan

Brooklyn

Justin Brannan, Brooklyn rep and City Council finance chair, is latest to throw hat in ring for NYC comptroller race

Posted on August 14, 2024

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Politics

NYC can start to ‘exhale’ amid ‘huge’ dip in newly arriving migrants: Mayor Adams

Posted on August 13, 2024

George Santos

LI Press

George Santos Fraud Trial: Judge Denies Motion By Disgraced Congressman To Have Jurors Fill Out Questionnaire

NYC Public Hospital nurses rally outside Bellevue Hospital demanding a fair contract. Photo by Gabriele Holtermann

Politics

NYS doles out $2 billion in bonuses to support healthcare workers

Posted on August 13, 2024

Jenifer Rajkumar with Mayor Eric Adams

Politics

Jenifer Rajkumar, Queens Assembly member and close Adams ally, launches NYC comptroller bid

Posted on August 13, 2024

Keith Powers in the City Council, now a potential Manhattan borough president candidate

Politics

Outgoing Council Member Keith Powers files to run for Manhattan borough president next year

Posted on August 12, 2024

Mayor Eric Adams appoints Robert Tucker as New York City's 35th FDNY commissioner. Monday, Aug. 12, 2024.

Politics

Private security exec Robert Tucker tapped as NYC’s 35th Fire Commissioner

Posted on August 12, 2024

EMS Station 40 in Sunset Park unveiled its new mural honoring EMS workers lost in the line of duty and the community.

Brooklyn Paper

Sunset Park’s ‘Dragon’s Den’ unveils mural as elected officials demand EMT pay parity

Randy Mastro

Politics

Randy Mastro wants to be NYC’s next top lawyer. Can he win the City Council’s support ahead of its vote on his nomination?

Posted on August 11, 2024

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Business

Safe Hotels Act: A public safety measure or blow to NYC’s hospitality industry?

Posted on August 9, 2024

Violence-plagued East Village intersection with illegal market getting major boost in NYPD security

Posted on August 8, 2024

reynoso community baby shower

Brooklyn Paper

BP Reynoso launches $50,000 fund to support community baby showers for new parents

Person paying for summer food in New York

Politics

New York state is doling out nearly $200M in summer food assistance to families with children: Gov. Hochul

Posted on August 8, 2024

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Politics

Manhattan’s Pier 35 chosen as location for long-awaited plus-shaped East River swimming pool

Posted on August 7, 2024

More from around NYC

NYPD vehicle in the Bronx

Shooting on Cross Bronx Expressway claims man’s life, leaves woman wounded: cops

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Victoria’s secrets: Thankfully back in action

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Serving up hope: Local leaders and orgs give back with turkey giveaways ahead of Thanksgiving

Advocates carry the banner at the 32nd Out of the Darkness World AIDS Day candlelight vigil in 2023.

World AIDS Day events planned in New York City