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Mayor Eric Adams

Politics

Mayor Adams notes seriousness of latest federal probe into his admin, but remains tight-lipped about it

Posted on September 10, 2024

Randy Mastro at City Council hearing

Politics

Randy Mastro asks to withdraw nomination as NYC’s top lawyer, cites ‘anything but fair’ hearing: source

Posted on September 10, 2024

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Politics

Mayor Adams denies rumors he’s pushing Police Commissioner Caban to resign – but leaves door open to change

Posted on September 10, 2024

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Politics

Mayor Adams tests positive for COVID-19 as questions about latest federal probe into his top aides swirl

Posted on September 9, 2024

Police Commissioner Edward Caban.

Politics

NYPD spokesperson denies report that Police Commissioner Caban is set to resign

Posted on September 9, 2024

Mayor Adams in prayer circle at Brooklyn church

Brooklyn

Mayor Adams speaks in his ‘Job moment’ at Brooklyn churches – and receives pastors’ prayers amid admin probes

Posted on September 8, 2024

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Politics

NYPD brass speaks out on right-wing news outlet amid federal probe involving Caban, crumbling media relations

Posted on September 7, 2024

New York City Mayor Eric Adams holds a press conference

Politics

What do the latest federal raids on Adams’ top aides mean for 2025 mayoral election?

Posted on September 6, 2024

Young voters trail behind older generations when it comes to registration. Organizations are doing all they can to get Gen-Z connected.

Politics

Unregistered and uninspired: The struggle to get New York’s young voters to participate in their democracy

Posted on September 6, 2024

Mayor Adams center with subjects of FBI raids, deputies Sheena Wright and Phil Banks.

Politics

FBI raids target two of Mayor Adams’ top deputies; feds seize NYPD commissioner’s devices

Posted on September 5, 2024

Politics

Two-thirds of surveyed NYC public restrooms either found filthy or kept locked up during daytime, City Council reports

Posted on September 5, 2024

Linda Sun, former aid to Gov. Kathy Hochul

Politics

Hochul distances herself from Linda Sun, her former aide now charged with working as a Chinese foreign agent

Posted on September 4, 2024

The Willoughby-Hart Historic District, which the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to designate in June

Politics

Under Adams, city sees all-time low in historical landmark designations per year; report says

Posted on September 4, 2024

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Politics

Why, robot? Adams admin still hasn’t found new use for K5 police droid, nearly a year after piloting it

Posted on September 4, 2024

Protesters at Columbia University

Politics

Reading, writing and rage: Columbia University and Barnard College see pro-Palestine protests on first day of fall classes

Posted on September 3, 2024

NY: Shooting West Indian Day Parade

Politics

Brooklyn parade mass shooting: Mayor Adams lauds NYPD response to march despite deadly gun violence

Posted on September 3, 2024

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LI Press

Gov. Hochul’s Ex-Aide From Long Island Arrested, Following FBI Raid

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Politics

Mayor Adams stands by nominating Mastro as NYC’s top lawyer after bruising City Council hearing

Posted on August 30, 2024

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Brooklyn Paper

Cyclists take to the streets of Brooklyn to protest reduced McGuinness Boulevard redesign

Court of Justice, Law and Rule Concept, Judge’s Gavel on The Table.

Bronx Times

Bronx district leader and Board of Elections worker indicted for extortion, conspiracy

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Politics

Blaze it! NYC officials torch 4 tons of illicit cannabis seized in unlicensed smoke shop raids

Posted on August 28, 2024

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Goodbye, shed! NYC finally taking down rotting scaffold outside Medical Examiner’s office

Posted on August 28, 2024

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

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

A taxi passes under an unused congestion pricing gantry.

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

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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

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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

More from around NYC

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Bronx Hip Hop Museum secures major funding as 2026 opening approaches

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The return of the Anniversary Day Parade: Our Neighborhood: The Way It Was

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Grand Army Plaza Arch emerges from two-year, $8.9M restoration

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Dr. Sara Glass, Thank You For Coming Out