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Nita Lowey at Joint Session of Congress

Politics

New York remembers Nita Lowey, 87, a trailblazing Congresswoman and influential Democrat who served 30+ years on Capitol Hill

Posted on March 16, 2025

Mayor Eric Adams at Hazel Dukes memorial ceremony

Politics

Remembering Hazel Dukes: NYC pols honor life of civil rights icon at Harlem service

Posted on March 12, 2025

Dr. Hazel Dukes in 2023

Politics

Dr. Hazel Dukes, 92, remembered as long-time champion of civil rights in NY

Posted on March 1, 2025

Michelle Pinto

LI Press

Michelle Pinto remembered as compassionate publicist, storyteller

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QNS

Larry Penner, beloved transit advocate, historian and writer, dies at 71

Charles Dolan

LI Press

Cable innovator Charles Dolan of Cove Neck dies at 98

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LI Press

Long Island Novelist Nelson DeMille Dies at 81

Dr. Ruth Westheimer sitting with a friend in her apartment

Actress who played Dr. Ruth in one-woman show says beloved friend and sex therapist ‘left the world a better place’

Posted on July 16, 2024

Krumholz

QNS

Henry ‘Hank’ Krumholz, stalwart pioneer of Queens LGBTQ Pride, dies at 73

Jim Simons

LI Press

Long Island Billionaire Jim Simons Dead at 86

Brooklyn

Paul Auster, 77, prolific writer known for ‘The New York Trilogy’

Posted on May 1, 2024

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QNS

Real estate visionary and St. John’s benefactor, Joseph M. Mattone passes away at 92, leaves legacy of transformation and philanthropy

Martin Greenfield

Brooklyn

Martin Greenfield: Holocaust survivor and renowned tailor for U.S. presidents, dies at 95

Posted on March 21, 2024

Malachy McCourt

Irish American actor and NYC icon Malachy McCourt dies at 92

Posted on March 12, 2024

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QNS

Morton Povman: longest serving NYC Council Member, dies at 93

Remembering Iris Apfel, 102, an ‘extraordinary’ fashion icon and New York native with a knack for eye-catching style

Posted on March 2, 2024

Joyce Randolph and The Honeymooners cast

Upper West Side’s Joyce Randolph, last surviving member of ‘The Honeymooners’ TV cast, dies at 99

Posted on January 14, 2024

Joseph Esposito, former NYPD Chief of Department, in 2013

Politics

Remembering Joseph Esposito: Former NYPD Chief of Department, Emergency Management boss dead at 73

Posted on January 9, 2024

More from around NYC

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Bronx ambulance drives off after striking assault victim in the middle of Mott Haven street

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Celebrate spring at Queens County Farm Museum with festivals, bonsai nights and tea parties

runners at 2025 brooklyn experience half marathon

25,000 runners race from Williamsburg to Prospect Park for NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon

Candidates speak during an LGBTQ mayoral forum at The Church of the Village on March 27.

LGBTQ Democratic clubs roll out primary endorsements for mayor and other races