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QNS

Union organizations celebrate as Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act signed into law amid Amazon strike

City Council Member Justin Brannan announces survey and listening tour to hear from New Yorkers on how the city should spend taxpayer dollars. Monday, Dec. 30, 2024.

Politics

FIRST ON amNY | City Comptroller hopeful Brannan wants to hear directly from New Yorkers on how tax dollars should be spent

Posted on December 30, 2024

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States from 1977-1981, known for his activities with Habitat and Humanity.

Politics

Jimmy Carter, America’s 39th president, dead at 100

Posted on December 29, 2024

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QNS

NYCHA eviction rates rise across NYC, but Queens bucks the trend

Rev. Kevin McCall and other advocates kneel on the F train platform at the Stillwell Avenue-Coney Island station on Dec. 26, 2024 for a vigil to honor the woman who was burned alive at the station four days earlier.

Brooklyn

Advocates hold prayer vigil in Brooklyn for woman burned alive on F train, demand officials stem violence on subways

Posted on December 27, 2024

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Metro Philadelphia

Israeli Consul General Ofir Akunis talks war in Gaza, antisemitism during visit to Philadelphia

Mayor Adams at 2024 State of the City address

2025 Mayor’s Race

Mayor Adams set to kick off pivotal re-election year with State of the City address at Apollo Theater

Posted on December 26, 2024

7 trains arrive at 40th Street station.

NY legislative leaders suddenly reject MTA’s $68 billion capital plan

Posted on December 26, 2024

Mayor Eric Adams.

Politics

2024 Year in Review: New York politics dominated by City Hall turmoil

Posted on December 26, 2024

Mayor Eric Adams exits a Nov. 1 federal court conference with his legal team and security detail.

Politics

Adams’ attorney accuses feds of leaking witness identity, testimony to press

Posted on December 24, 2024

Wednesday's Peace For All Rally in support of religious minorities in Bangladesh at the US Capitol. Photo: Arts4All Foundation.

QNS

Queens non-profit joins U.S. Capitol rally to address rising violence in Bangladesh

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QNS

New laws require DOT to consult FDNY and notify council on roadway closures and parking changes

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QNS

Reps. Gregory Meeks and Pete Sessions introduce bill to support first-time homeowners

Firefighter reps made a call to action after congress ripped apart a bill that would see the health costs of the rank and file suffering from 9/11 illnesses paid for until the year 2040.

Politics

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

A woman holding a sign reading "Single survivors need shelter too."

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

NYPD drone in flight

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

Former adviser to Mayor Eric Adams, Ingrid Lewis-Martin (shown in this 2022 photo), said on Dec. 16, 2024 that she could be criminally indicted in a corruption case as soon as this week.

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

Mayor Eric Adams (left) and Chief Adviser Ingrid Lewis-Martin (right).

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

puppy in cage at pet store

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 Speaker Adrienne Adams, other council members, launch program to give direct cash assistance to expectant mothers who are either homeless or on the verge of homelessness. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.

Politics

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

Posted on December 11, 2024

Anthony Weiner at giveaway

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

people on steps with signs supporting registration for e-bikes in NYC

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

Lower Manhattan stabbing scene

Politics

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

Posted on December 8, 2024

More from around NYC

Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) Bally’s Bronx Project

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Duck Donuts to open College Point location, offering free donuts for a year to first guest in line

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Criminal charges against cop-biting pol Susan Zhuang dropped

‘Thank You For Coming Out’ podcast paves the way for new TYFCO Collective