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Bronx Times

Former Kingsbridge daycare owner gets 45 years for toddler’s fentanyl death

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Bronx Times

Bronx affordable housing lottery opens in Mott Haven; 1 bedrooms start at $3,661

Migrant convicted in Times Square brawl smiles during sentencing

Migrant convicted of attacking Times Square cops grins as he’s sentenced to prison; police union seeks deportation

Posted on March 4, 2025

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QNS

Two cybercrime crew members charged with stealing Taylor Swift concert tickets in $600K StubHub scam: DA

Former Jeopardy! Champion looking sad after pleading guilty to child porn possession

Brooklyn

Wrong answer: Former Jeopardy! champion pleads guilty to soliciting sexual images from Brooklyn children

Posted on March 3, 2025

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Brooklyn Paper

Nurses at NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn receive immediate raise after reaching contract agreement, avoiding strike

A win for arts education! NYC Council announces increased arts funding in New York City Public Schools.

A win for arts education: NYC Council announces increased arts funding in public schools

Posted on March 3, 2025

The aftermath of the fatal crash that claimed the life of Katherine “Katie” Harris, 31, in the crosswalk on Atlantic Ave.

Brooklyn Paper

Drunk driver jailed for killing 31-year-old woman crossing busy Brooklyn avenue

Mayor Eric Adams responds to Cuomo campaign

2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC mayoral race: Eric Adams says NYC needs to be saved from Cuomo after ex-governor jumped into race

Posted on March 3, 2025

Suspect who shot cop on Lower East Side arraigned

Parolee who allegedly shot detective in Lower East Side standoff indicted for attempted murder

Posted on March 3, 2025

"New York wants you" Governor Hochul said to federal workers impacted by the DOGE federal layoffs.

Politics

Hochul looks to support federal workers axed by ‘Elon Musk and his clueless cadre of career killers’

Posted on March 3, 2025

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Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn takes the spotlight as Brighton Beach-based film ‘Anora’ sweeps the Academy Awards

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Thousands of commuters to be displaced under plan to remove Staten Island Mall bus routes

Posted on March 3, 2025

Brooklyn Paper

‘Brooklyn’s Bravest’: Rescue Company 2 marks 100 years of service

Suspect in Queens subway assault

Queens

Queens subway assault: Man kicks woman down station stairs in random attack, cops say

Posted on March 3, 2025

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2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC mayoral race: Cuomo’s comeback attempt faces opposition from protesters over sex harassment allegations that forced him out of office

Posted on March 2, 2025

Andrew Cuomo speaking at podium in NYC mayoral race

2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC mayoral race: Andrew Cuomo criticizes state of a city ‘in trouble,’ outlines action plan at first campaign speech

Posted on March 2, 2025

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NYC’s curbside rain gardens: Are they eco-friendly or just poop-filled eyesores?

Posted on March 2, 2025

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Staten Island residents rally against speed cameras as street safety program faces reauthorization in Albany

Posted on March 2, 2025

Queens Post

Discover the art of cheese pairing with You, Me & Brie in Western Queens

Former New York governor Andrew Cuomo

2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC mayoral race: Andrew Cuomo finally declares himself a candidate after months of speculation

Posted on March 1, 2025

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News

Report finds that LGBTQ people now make up 9.3% of US population

Posted on March 1, 2025

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

Gay City News

Manhattan DA’s Office looks to reverse trend of anti-LGBTQ hate crimes

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Bronx Times

Guardian Angels begin regular patrol of new migrant shelter site

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Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn GOP seat swaps could pave way for Ari Kagan’s return to city council

Assembly Member Sam Berger,,LiveOnNY CEO Leonard Achan, Maleni Alvarez, Wajana Vallecillo Pagan, Maria Centeno and representatives from the office of State Sen. Leroy Comrie. Photo: Shane O'Brien

QNS

LIC-based LiveOnNY honored for expanding organ donation education in New York State

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Bronx Times

Former student sues Bronx’s Fieldston School, alleging sexual abuse by volleyball coach

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QNS

Queens and Brooklyn see price increases as Manhattan’s median home price tumbles: report

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QNS

Asian American Republican Club of Queens officially launches in Flushing

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QNS

Ozone Park woman found dead outside home; suspect charged with murder: NYPD

Throggs Neck residents waved signs reading "CasiNO!" to express their outrage at the proposed casino that Bally's Corporation wants to build in the Bronx.

Bronx Times

Bronx residents voice concerns over Bally’s casino project at public hearing

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Brooklyn Paper

City invests $390 million to overhaul Bushwick’s sewer system, tackle chronic flooding

Commuters squeezed onto the L train platform at the 14th Street-Union Square station while the line was delayed on July 16, 2024.

Sensing delays: NYC Transit and Google test out a program to find track problems with cellphones

Posted on February 27, 2025

Protesters Rally Against Elon Musk Outside OPM Office

Bronx Times

Bronx native Army veteran fired under Trump cuts with days left in probationary period

Fuming demonstrators gathered in Foley Square on Feb. 27 in what they say is a unified demand for Mayor Eric Adams to either resign or be removed from his post. They allege Hizzoner is colluding with President Donald Trump, giving the Republican free reign over the Big Apple in exchange for his own criminal charges being dropped.

Lower Manhattan

More calls for Mayor Adams to resign or be removed as Manhattan protesters claim he ‘sold out to Trump’

Posted on February 27, 2025

Bandai Namco hosted a preview of its new store in Japan Village at Industry City.

Brooklyn Paper

Japanese entertainment giant Bandai Namco expands to U.S. with flagship Industry City store

Donor + recipient 2-12-25

QNS

Maspeth teacher receives ‘unexpected and amazing’ kidney transplant from selfless co-worker he hardly knew

LGBTQIA+ Caucus Co-Chairs Erik Bottcher and Tiffany Cabán.

Gay City News

City lawmakers introduce package of bills to safeguard TGNCNBI New Yorkers

Jocelynne Rainey, President and CEO of Brooklyn Org.

Brooklyn Paper

Five nonprofits recognized for racial justice work with Brooklyn Org’s Spark Prize

Young baby crying while getting vaccinated against measles

Health

Measles advisory: New York state warns about dangers of infectious virus amid outbreak in Western U.S.

Posted on February 27, 2025

Congestion pricing toll gantries Williamsburg Bridge

Congestion pricing: Hochul dismisses Trump admin’s demand for deadline to end Manhattan toll program

Posted on February 27, 2025

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QNS

NYC gas prices among the most affordable in the U.S.—here’s where to fill up

Mayor Eric Adams.

Politics

City seeks volunteers to help with new project to make enslaved New Yorkers historical records public

Posted on February 27, 2025

Bronx murder suspect escorted for perp walk

Bronx

Grieving mother reacts as Bronx police arrest man wanted for teenager’s murder: ‘I miss my son’

Posted on February 27, 2025

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News

Champagne, collectibles and the cult of aesthetic worship at Bergdorf Goodman

Posted on February 27, 2025

Illuminated Manhattan Financial District skyscrapers seen from Chinatown, New York City, USA

Op-Ed

Op-Ed | Expand prevailing wage in New York, amend 224-a

Posted on February 27, 2025

Pro-Palestine students have reportedly forced their way into Barnard College’s Milbank Hall and have assaulted a staff member, law enforcement sources reported.

Harlem

Pro-Palestine students take over Barnard College hall, assault staff member in latest campus unrest

Posted on February 26, 2025

Proposed legislation in Albany would require Medicaid to cover gender-affirming care in New York State — regardless of federal funding — and ban healthcare discrimination against protected classes.

Gay City News

New state bill targets anti-trans healthcare discrimination, requires Medicaid coverage of gender-affirming care

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