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Congress member Dan Goldman speaks about ICE raids

‘Gestapo-like behavior’: Goldman condemns ICE detentions at NYC court appearances

Posted on May 29, 2025

Torres

Bronx Times

Rep. Torres: Trump cuts to SNAP and Medicaid would spell disaster for his Bronx district

Assembly Member and mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani denounced the Trump administration and ICE after arresting several immigrants and onlookers on Wednesday, May 29.

2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC Mayor’s Race: Mamdani attacks Mayor Adams, Cuomo following ICE raids at Manhattan court

Posted on May 29, 2025

Former Rep. George Santos, who was convicted of felony charges of aggravated identity theft and wire fraud, said he will no longer be seeking a presidential pardon.

LI Press

Ex-Rep. George Santos says he no longer seeks presidential pardon

A rendering of Caesars Palace Times Square.

Midtown Manhattan

Wyndham CEO, major nearby venues back Times Square casino pitch amid concerns for traffic, noise

Posted on May 29, 2025

Mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo

Politics

NYC Mayor’s Race: Mamdani making gains on Cuomo in latest poll less than four weeks away from primary

Posted on May 28, 2025

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaking at podium about increasing minimum wage in NYC

2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC Mayor’s Race: Front-runner Cuomo pledges to push state to raise city minimum wage to $20 per hour

Posted on May 28, 2025

If approved, the legislation would mandate legal consultation for minors before they waive their Miranda rights after being taken into police custody.

Law

State Assembly passes #Right2RemainSilent Act aiming to ensure juvenile suspects receive legal counsel before police interrogation

Posted on May 28, 2025

Candidates for Manhattan Borough President: From left, State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, City Council Member Keith Powers, and Dr. Calvin Sun are competing in the June 24 Democratic primary to succeed outgoing Borough President Mark Levine.

2025 Primary Election: The three Democratic candidates vying for Manhattan Borough President

Posted on May 28, 2025

PoliticsNY

Op-Ed | Albany shouldn’t empower the shakedown of small businesses

metropolitan park

QNS

Metropolitan Park receives green light from State Senate, a significant step toward downstate license bid

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams endorses City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and Comptroller Brad Lander in City Hall Park on Tuesday, May 27.

2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC Mayor’s Race: Public Advocate Jumaane Williams endorses Speaker Adams, Lander as top primary picks

Posted on May 27, 2025

Mayor Eric Adams speaks about ICE detaining student during Trump era

2025 Mayor’s Race

Tell it to Trump: Mayor Adams insists report of ICE detaining NYC public school student at immigration hearing is federal matter

Posted on May 27, 2025

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‘Train Daddy’ Andy Byford coming back to NYC to oversee Trump admin’s Penn Station redesign

Posted on May 27, 2025

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Bronx Times

Bronx high school students participate in citywide pro-democracy walkout

rent guidelines board

QNS

Gianaris, Rosenthal introduce legislation to reshape NYC Rent Guidelines Board, describe system as ‘broken’

photo of Charles Rangel making a thumbs up motion

Politics

Charles Rangel, a former Harlem Congress member and ‘towering figure’ of NYC politics, dies at age 94

Posted on May 26, 2025

sliwa

QNS

Sliwa rallies Queens supporters, claims title of ‘mayor of the outer boroughs’

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2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC Mayor’s Race: Cuomo, Lander both say they’ve maxed out fundraising as Dem primary looms

Posted on May 23, 2025

borough president

Bronx Times

Bronx Borough President race enters final stretch as candidates present competing visions

democrat sam sutton state senate albany

Brooklyn Paper

Democrat Sam Sutton wins special election in right-leaning state Senate District 22

Advocates gather at City Hall on May 22 to call for $35 million in the city budget to support trans New Yorkers.

Gay City News

Advocates seek $35 million to support trans community in NYC budget

Speaker Mike Johnson and President Trump discuss budget bill that cuts Medicaid, SNAP

Politics

NY Democrats sound alarm on Medicaid, SNAP cuts in Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ that passed Republican-led House

Posted on May 22, 2025

Comptroller candidate Justin Brannan in TV ad

Politics

Ad war in NYC comptroller’s race heats up as Brannan hits the airwaves with first TV spots

Posted on May 22, 2025

meera joshi at table in city hall

Brooklyn Paper

Former NYC deputy mayor Meera Joshi named president of Green-Wood Cemetery

Kehlani at the Grammy Awards

Politics

‘Not about safety, about silencing’: Lawmakers slam SummerStage concert cancellations of Kehlani and Noname

Posted on May 21, 2025

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Politics

EXCLUSIVE | Comptroller hopeful Mark Levine proposes giving more New Yorkers bank accounts and boosting financial literacy

Posted on May 21, 2025

deed theft rally at city hall

Brooklyn Paper

‘Immoral and deceptive’: Brooklyn lawmakers call for City Council to invest $5M to combat deed theft

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC Mayor’s Race: Rivals pounce on reported Trump DOJ probe into front-runner Cuomo

Posted on May 21, 2025

Politics

Sure as the wind blows: Mayor Adams and Hochul take credit separately for Trump restoring NY wind farm project

Posted on May 20, 2025

bodega

Bronx Times

Bronx lawmaker introduces Bodega Act to boost safety in NYC stores

Cuomo

QNS

Protesters rally over COVID nursing home policy at Cuomo’s alleged Ridgewood campaign stop

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QNS

Velázquez, NYC delegation call for end to SkyHop labor dispute affecting major airports

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2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC Mayor’s Race: Mamdani asks supporters to donate to opponent Speaker Adams in bid to block Cuomo

Posted on May 19, 2025

Former President Joe Biden

Health

Former President Biden battling ‘aggressive’ form of prostate cancer, spokesperson says

Posted on May 18, 2025

Mayor Eric Adams marches in the 2-2024 Veterans Day Parade.

Politics

Helping NYC veterans: Mayor Adams launches programs to boost housing and job opportunities

Posted on May 18, 2025

PoliticsNY

A new name for the Third Avenue Bridge

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Bronx Times

Bronx candidates talk housing, public safety and casino plan at Throggs Neck forum

Andrew Cuomo speaking during NYC Mayor's Race

2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC Mayor’s Race: Pols, reformists look to torpedo public campaign funds for Cuomo over suspected rule violations

Posted on May 15, 2025

retired NYC workers hold signs demanding protection of their healthcare plans

Politics

Retired NYC cops, firefighters, and teachers ride to Albany in ‘life or death’ healthcare fight

Posted on May 15, 2025

assembly

QNS

State Assembly overwhelmingly passes parkland alienation bill necessary for Metropolitan Park

González-Rojas

QNS

González-Rojas heralds inclusion of universal school meals in historic state budget win

Shopping for groceries in Manhattan on March 4, 2025.

Politics

Millions of New Yorkers are getting inflation rebates. Here’s when you can expect to get your check.

Posted on May 14, 2025

Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani with tenants who support rent freeze

2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC Mayor’s Race: Tenants’ group backing Mamdani after his rent freeze call, amNY learns

Posted on May 14, 2025

State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez speaks in the State Senate. Photo courtesy of office of State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez.

Queens Post

State Sen. Gonzalez lauds budget for cost-of-living measures but says bold action is still needed

Mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo

2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC Mayor’s Race: Cuomo continues to lead Democratic primary field, with Mamdani second, in new Marist poll

Posted on May 14, 2025

Jail cells on Rikers Island

Politics

With Rikers Island in federal receivership, what’s next for the troubled facility?

Posted on May 14, 2025

City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams speaks at a press conference in City Hall Park on Tuesday, where she received endorsements from elected officials and women-led organizations in her campaign for mayor.

2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC Mayor’s Race: City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams gains new wave of endorsements

Posted on May 13, 2025

More from around NYC

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BP Gibson joins Jewish group for cheesecake crawl in celebration of Shavuot

elmhurst older adult

State Sen. Ramos funds sound system at Elmhurst Older Adults Center amid wider fight to protect senior services

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Sunset Park man sentenced to prison for fatal stabbing former partner

An International Transgender Day of Visibility demonstration in 2023.

Pew: LGBTQ adults say trans and non-binary people lag behind in acceptance