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NY: Brooklyn Bar Assocation Coat Drive

Brooklyn Paper

Community spirit shines at Brooklyn Bar Association’s annual coat drive

The New York City marathon hub in Central Park was frantically evacuated Friday morning after a suspicious device was discovered near the finish line, authorities confirmed.

Upper West Side

Possible grenade at New York Marathon finish line shuts down Central Park, causes mass evacuation

Posted on November 1, 2024

shelter

QNS

Metal detectors installed at Creedmoor migrant shelter after armed fugitives incident in Queens Village

Chief Administrative Judge Joseph A. Zayas, who oversees one of the most complex court systems in the United States, is focused on expanding problem-solving courts and improving public confidence in the judiciary.

Law

Chief Administrative Judge Joseph A. Zayas: Leading with vision and reform

Posted on November 1, 2024

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Bronx Times

Bronx residents face highest risk of traffic crashes in NYC, new study finds

omnium circus

QNS

Omnium Circus brings accessible, family-friendly spectacle to Queens Theatre Nov. 8-10

Halloween got off to a grim start in Brooklyn on Thursday afternoon after two men were injured in a brazen daylight shooting, authorities confirmed.

Brooklyn

Daytime Halloween shooting in Brooklyn leaves two men wounded: cops

Posted on October 31, 2024

View of Midtown Manhattan

Updated rezoning plan for Midtown features nearly 10,000 new homes – with many potentially created in unused office spaces

Posted on October 31, 2024

State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, in a new audit, found the city's mismanagement of its housing voucher program, CityFHEPS, caused major delays in housing homeless families.

Politics

NYC mismanaged CityFHEPS housing voucher program, delaying homeless families seeking places to live: audit

Posted on October 31, 2024

NYPD officer and retired sergeant who helped save family

Queens

Newly-minted NYPD officer celebrates graduation with a retired sergeant who helped save his family after collision

Posted on October 31, 2024

snake in a NYC Park on Staten Island

A ssssserious problem: Why are so many snakes dying at this Staten Island park?

Posted on October 31, 2024

police and EMS at a stabbing in Brooklyn

Brooklyn

Cops believe two Brooklyn deadly stabbings in four-block area are unrelated

Posted on October 31, 2024

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Bronx Times

Man dressed as pirate assaults and robs straphanger at Bronx subway station: NYPD

identity theft

QNS

Brooklyn man charged in large-scale identity theft, targeting Queens residents in mail fraud scheme: DA

meeks

QNS

U.S Rep. Gregory Meeks secures over $600k in federal funding for York college research program

junior's cheesecake election day

Brooklyn Paper

How sweet it is! Junior’s honors Election Day history with half-off cheesecake

outside view of a home in the Bronx where a triple shooting took place

Bronx

Horror in the Bronx: 3 people found shot dead at home in possible murder-suicide

Posted on October 31, 2024

man wearing black and white clothes and a hat who allegedly committed a hate crime in Brooklyn.

News

Police hunt for perps who beat a couple in Brooklyn hate crime last week

Posted on October 31, 2024

Homeless man at announcement of lawsuit against city over encampment sweeps

Housing

Six West Village homeless individuals announce they are suing Adams administration over harmful encampment sweeps

Posted on October 30, 2024

The state Senate chamber in the New York State Capitol.

Politics

NY State Senate and Assembly races to watch in the Nov. 5 general election

Posted on October 30, 2024

Mayor Eric Adams celebrates the first day back to school at P.S. 121 The Throop School in the Bronx on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023.

NYC public schools to get an extra December day off, thanks to one Brooklyn student’s petition

Posted on October 30, 2024

Medical examiner loads body into van in Bronx

Bronx

Bronx baby horror: Newborn with umbilical cord still attached found dead behind building, sources say

Posted on October 30, 2024

East Village subway stabbing suspect in handcuffs, escorted by detectives

East Village subway stabbing suspect indicted on assault and weapons charges

Posted on October 30, 2024

NYPD sign ahead of NYC Marathon

NYC MARATHON | NYPD ramping up security to keep runners and spectators safe

Posted on October 30, 2024

Tremont Avenue

Cannabis

Queens judge rules law used to close down illegal pot shops is unconstitutional

Posted on October 30, 2024

The preparations for the TCS New York City Marathon are officially underway after top city officials ceremoniously painted the blue line in Central Park Wednesday that will run through the race.

Sports

NYC MARATHON | Central Park ceremony paints the way for runners heading to the finish line this Sunday

Posted on October 30, 2024

reckless driving

QNS

Gov. Hochul signs law to curb reckless driving in parking lots, celebrated by Queens officials and civic leaders

police and EMS at a stabbing in Brooklyn

Brooklyn

Suspect in custody after Brooklyn stabbing leads to two-hour standoff

Posted on October 30, 2024

election

QNS

Queens election heats up as challengers push incumbents on crime, migrant crisis and economic policy

new york city marathon 2024

News

26.2 miles of NYC Marathon glory: November’s epic adventure awaits

Posted on October 30, 2024

nyrr

QNS

Mr. and Mrs. Met team up with NYRR to give NYC kids a running start with free New Balance shoes

Exterior shot of Citi Field, home of the New York Mets and temporary home of NYCFC.

QNS

New York City FC looks forward to Citi Field return for upcoming MLS Cup

proposition 1

QNS

Local leaders and advocates rally at Queens Borough Hall in support of Proposition 1, amid vocal opposition

Daniel Penny arrives at court for manslaughter trial.

Daniel Penny trial | Consultant in Kyle Rittenhouse case aiding defense, leaving Jordan Neely’s supporters seething

Posted on October 29, 2024

Donald Trump and Eric Adams

Politics

Pardon him? Mayor Adams mum on rumored appeal to ex-president Trump, mocks Lander for accusation

Posted on October 29, 2024

Governor Hochul meets with Brooklynites during a recent visit to Little Haiti.

Brooklyn Paper

Gov. Hochul meets with Little Haiti locals during neighborhood check-in

exterior of East Village theater in Manhattan

News

East Village theater shuts down after Catholic Church landlord ‘scrutinizes’ scripts

Posted on October 29, 2024

Cops at scene of Harlem shooting

Harlem

Harlem shooting: Teen suspects sought for wounding woman in brazen daytime assault

Posted on October 29, 2024

Mayor Eric Adams.

Politics

Mayor Adams rails against criticism over NYPD chief appearing on far-right Newsmax during Trump MSG rally

Posted on October 29, 2024

marathon

QNS

Queens Centers for Progress invites community to support NYC Marathon runners at Long Island City cheer station

NYPD Det. Miosotis Familia and daughter

Daughter of slain NYPD officer fights legal loophole for hero mom’s pension

Posted on October 29, 2024

medisys

QNS

Hometown Heroes Return: MediSys health workers honored for relief efforts following Hurricane Helene

Suspect who stabbed man in Queens who didn't give him a cigarette

Queens

Queens cops seek suspect who stabbed man who refused to give him a cigarette

Posted on October 29, 2024

tesla

QNS

Tesla signs lease for College Point lot, former home of Multiplex theater

Police in Bronx seek suspect who shot teen dead

Bronx

Teen shot dead near Bronx playground; cops search for three possible suspects

Posted on October 29, 2024

People voting at P.S. 92 in Manhattan on June 25, 2024.

Politics

Flip your ballots! What New Yorkers should know about the 6 ballot questions in the Nov. 5 election

Posted on October 29, 2024

Brooklyn, NY : “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk” on Oct 27, 2024. Photo by Erica Price

Brooklyn Paper

Pink pride: Thousands unite for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Coney Island

Mayor Eric Adams announces the new $10,000 benefit at City Hall on Oct. 28.

Gay City News

Mayor announces $10k family planning benefit for some non-unionized city employees

More from around NYC

Mayor Eric Adams at a City Hall rally following the passage of his City of Yes plan by the City Council.

Some Bronx neighborhoods say no to City of Yes in ongoing lawsuit

summer

Victoria’s Secrets: Joyous summer nights

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Brooklyn Marine Terminal vote stalled for fifth time amid growing community pushback

A general view of the LA28 commemorative coins and Paris 2024 to LA 2028 handover medallions during the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Induction Ceremony at The Broadmoor.

US Olympic & Paralympic Committee bans trans athletes