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The roof of El Greko kitchen in Montego Bay, Jamaica destroyed during the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

Caribbean Life

Surviving Melissa: How ChatGPT helped us weather Jamaica’s Category 5 fury

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's offices in Long Island City, Queens.

Gay City News

Mpox cases remain elevated in New York City as officials renew vaccination push

The Speed Shed, designed by PAU , is one of six new designs set to line city streets

New York

Shed happens: City reveals six modern sidewalk scaffolding designs to replace old green sheds

Posted on November 18, 2025

City Comptroller Brad Lander arrested during ICE protest

Comptroller Brad Lander risks jail time to take federal government to trial over protest arrest at ICE’s Federal Plaza facility

Posted on November 18, 2025

The New York Public Interest Research Group just released its 40th annual report in conjunction with U.S. PIRG.

News

New report shows that talking toys are trouble in Toyland

Posted on November 18, 2025

Brooklyn Paper

When seconds matter: FDNY brings lifesaving ‘Stop the Bleeding’ training to Brooklyn

An ICE agent waits outside of a courtroom at 26 Federal Plaza in Manhattan on Oct. 1, 2025.

NYPD officer pleads not guilty to impersonating ICE agent

Posted on November 18, 2025

Tom Homan

NYC reps vow to push back on Trump border czar Tom Homan’s threat to step up ICE raids here

Posted on November 18, 2025

Gov. Kathy Hochul speaking

Politics

2026 Governor’s race: Hochul holds big lead on Stefanik in new poll – but loses some ground

Posted on November 18, 2025

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Law

Op-ed | New York personal injury clients want to know: ‘How long is my case going to take?’

Posted on November 18, 2025

Police officers in the Brooklyn at a crime scene

Brooklyn

Man shot dead in illegal Brooklyn nightclub: cops

Posted on November 18, 2025

Cops are looking for this suspect who allegedly fired multiple shots into a vehicle in Far Rockaway, targeting a man who was left critically injured.

QNS

Suspect sought in targeted shooting in Far Rockaway that left man critically injured: NYPD

WWE Superstar R-Truth performs for fans in Manhattan.

Telling the ‘Truth’: WWE superstar R-Truth sings for fans in SoHo, reveals health battle

Posted on November 17, 2025

Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato announced she will not seek re-election to represent South Queens and the Rockaways in Albany in 2026.

QNS

AM Pheffer Amato announces she will not seek re-election representing the Rockaways and South Queens in 2026

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‘Last-mile’ delivery hazards in NYC: Comptroller Lander report sounds alarm on crashes, injuries and pollution

Posted on November 17, 2025

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Law

Op-Ed | Albany must stop outsourcing law enforcement to trial lawyers

Posted on November 17, 2025

Gov. Kathy Hochul speaking about HEAP program

Politics

Hochul demands Trump admin release $400 million in funding for HEAP heating bill assistance program

Posted on November 17, 2025

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QNS

Metropolitan Park casino bid group signs agreement with city days after judge temporarily blocked deal

man standing behind a chair wearing a suit Sid Davidoff

Law

Sid Davidoff, New York government affairs icon, dies at 86

Posted on November 17, 2025

An elderly woman was killed in an apartment fire at the Queensbridge Houses on Nov. 15.

QNS

Senior woman found dead after fire at her Queensbridge Houses apartment: FDNY

Police have released new surveillance footage of the gunman suspected of shooting Jets cornerback Kris Boyd during the early hours of Sunday morning.

Midtown Manhattan

Police release photos of suspected gunman who shot Jets CB Kris Boyd

Posted on November 17, 2025

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QNS

Anti-casino rally in Flushing draws hundreds in protest of casino developer, Gov. Hochul and Sen. Liu

A police officer has reportedly been shot after confronting a suspect in Brooklyn on Monday morning.

Brooklyn

Havoc in Brooklyn: Shot cop released from hospital after confrontation with shotgun-toting murder suspect killed in shootout

Posted on November 17, 2025

man totes tray at 26 Federal Plaza where ICE deportations are happening

The mystery of 26 Federal Plaza’s fifth floor: Volunteers say ICE is taking more immigrants during routine check-ins out of view of observers and press

Posted on November 16, 2025

Subway conductor speaks with people in suit and police uniform

Will the MTA keep subway conductors on board all trains? A bill before Governor Hochul may seal their fate

Posted on November 16, 2025

Man who shot victim in the Bronx

Bronx

Cops seek gunman who shot a man for ignoring his question in the Bronx

Posted on November 16, 2025

NYPD in Brooklyn at scene of stabbing

Queens

Queens store workers shot by unhappy customer: cops

Posted on November 16, 2025

An OMNY entry point in New York City

Here’s where you can get free OMNY Cards as MTA brings the MetroCard era draws to a close

Posted on November 16, 2025

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Law

US Open operator sues New York City government over planned Queens casino

Posted on November 14, 2025

Carriage horse and buggy in central park

News

Ryder’s Law stalls: Bill to phase out NYC horse carriage industry halted by council committee

Posted on November 14, 2025

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Health

City’s self-funded health plan clears key bureaucratic hurdle as Comptroller Lander registers contract facing legal challenge

Posted on November 14, 2025

WWE superstar R-Truth, also known by his real name Ron Killings, is trading in the ring for the stage in a special, one-off musical performance in the Big Apple this month.

WWE superstar R-Truth talks one night only concert in NYC, overcoming adversity

Posted on November 14, 2025

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Harlem

Heroic NYPD cops recount moment they dove into Harlem River to save teen from drowning: ‘That’s what we signed up for’

Posted on November 13, 2025

Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke addresses a town hall meeting at George Wingate High School Auditorium in Brooklyn on Jun. 16, 2025.

Caribbean Life

Clarke leads letter urging Trump to grant TPS for Jamaica

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Brooklyn

Family of Brooklyn man fatally shot by cop draws ‘line in the sand’ while demanding that NYPD top cop refuse to drop charges

Posted on November 13, 2025

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QNS

Man killed after falling onto tracks while waiting for A train at Arverne station: NYPD

Law

Bench Report | Nov. 13, 2025

Posted on November 13, 2025

Erik Bottcher.

Politics

Manhattan Council Member Erik Bottcher tells amNewYork he’s running for Congress to combat autocracy in America

Posted on November 13, 2025

Bodega cat staring at the world

Business

NYC Council pushes to legalize bodega cats, giving them ‘purr-fect’ legal status

Posted on November 13, 2025

Medical examiner loads body into van in Brooklyn

Brooklyn

Tragedy in Brooklyn: Bedridden senior mother and her caretaker son found dead inside apartment

Posted on November 13, 2025

NY: Stop Super Speeders Act – ISA Device

Brooklyn Paper

Gounardes showcases speed-limiting technology aimed at reining in super speeders

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Expert Analysis | Proposed weighted, wage-based H-1B lottery system to dramatically affect immigration

Posted on November 13, 2025

Brooklyn stabbing suspect

Brooklyn

Man stabbed in Brooklyn while selling moped, suspect on the lam

Posted on November 13, 2025

Police officers in the Brooklyn at a crime scene

Brooklyn

Brooklyn superintendent beaten to death during possible fight over stolen packages: cops

Posted on November 13, 2025

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Harlem

Urban League opens $242 million Empowerment Center in Harlem

Posted on November 12, 2025

Subway cops in Brooklyn pursued and arrested a man they spotted brandishing a handgun inside a station during rush hour earlier this week, police sources said Wednesday.

Brooklyn

Transit cops catch gunman spotted flashing weapon at Brooklyn subway station

Posted on November 12, 2025

mamdani

QNS

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he’s increasing the city’s parks budget. Will Flushing Meadows’ Unisphere finally be restored to its former glory?

Nov 11, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Guerschon Yabusele (28) dunks past Memphis Grizzlies forward Cedric Coward (23) in the second quarter at Madison Square Garden.

New York Knicks

Knicks’ offense on historic run as they stay undefeated at the Garden with 133-120 win over Grizzlies

Posted on November 12, 2025

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debutante

Photos: Bridgefield Civic League brings back Debutante Cotillion after 20-year hiatus

Council Member Vickie Paladino was assured by NYPD brass that additional resources would be provided to Malba.

Malba couple injured by frenzied mob after vehicle was torched during large car ‘meet-up’ on their block: NYPD

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Chyelle vintage clothing store and café opens in Bushwick

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Report details allegations of police harassment against LGBTQ New Yorkers