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2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC MAYOR’S DEBATE: Mamdani and Cuomo get personal, Sliwa hits them both in fierce showdown

Posted on October 16, 2025

Adams speaks to reports at City Hall on Thursday, Oct. 16. Photo: Dean Moses/amNewYork.

Politics

Back to school? Mayor Adams prepares for life after City Hall, plans to pursue doctorate

Posted on October 16, 2025

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Oct. 8. The Governor has slammed President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans after news broke that SNAP benefits may not be fully covered this November amid an ongoing Government shutdown. Photo: Susan Watts/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul

Politics

Hochul slams Trump and Congressional Republicans over threat to end SNAP benefits due to ‘insufficient funds’ for food program

Posted on October 16, 2025

Mayor Adams and NYPD brass speak about formation of new domestic violence unit

Politics

NYPD makes major investment in battling domestic violence, assigning 450 cops to specialized unit

Posted on October 16, 2025

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Bronx Times

EXCLUSIVE: Bally’s discusses proposed gaming tax rates and local investment as MGM unexpectedly drops casino bid

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2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC Mayor’s Race: Independent candidate Andrew Cuomo leans on his experience in pursuit of political comeback

Posted on October 16, 2025

U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) attached accusations of Democratic hypocrisy to her condemnation of Young Republicans who engaged in a racist, violent group chat which Politico exposed in a report this week.

Politics

Young Republicans’ racist, violent group chat sparks bipartisan backlash — with some GOP leaders using bothsidesism

Posted on October 15, 2025

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2025 Mayor’s Race

Mayor Adams says he’s fielding three ‘dream job’ offers — and weighing whether to endorse Cuomo or Sliwa

Posted on October 15, 2025

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The impact of ICE: Asylum seeker detained twice during two Trump presidencies recounts traumatic experience

Posted on October 15, 2025

If granted a commercial gaming license in December, Resorts World will be able to expand its operations as soon as July 2026, tripling its workforce soon afterward.

QNS

Resorts World submits supplemental application as casino race narrows to 3 following MGM’s withdrawal

Thousands of people march at No Kings Day march in NYC

Politics

Anti-Trump ‘No Kings Day’ protests return to NYC on Saturday: Here’s where you can find them

Posted on October 15, 2025

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PoliticsNY

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with State Senator Robert Jackson

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2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC Mayor’s Race: Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa on crime, cats and a campaign he’ll never quit

Posted on October 15, 2025

Gov. Kathy Hochul speaking in Queens at podium with Mamdani

2025 Mayor’s Race

Hochul says she’ll ‘fight like hell’ against Trump’s threats to freeze federal funding if Mamdani wins

Posted on October 14, 2025

Hozier performs at Forest Hills Stadium during the 2024 concert season.

QNS

Residents sue city, NYPD for allegedly taking over private streets during Forest Hills Stadium concert season

This week’s episode of The Third Rail focuses on the R line, running from Forest Hills to Bay Ridge, and what commuters have to say about the 2025 NYC Mayor’s Race and other big topics affecting the city.

2025 Mayor’s Race

amNY ‘The Third Rail’: Talking with R train riders about the NYC Mayor’s Race and more

Posted on October 14, 2025

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2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC Mayor’s Race: Mamdani rallies his supporters in Washington Heights with impassioned message to reject the status quo

Posted on October 14, 2025

Released Israeli hostage, Eitan Abraham Mor, held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas, as part of a prisoner-hostage swap and a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, is reunited with his family, in Reim, in Israel October 13, 2025.

QNS

Elected officials across Queens welcome return of hostages as Trump declares Israel-Hamas War ‘over’

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Chelsea

Mitchell-Lama residents in Chelsea poised for tax relief under new law from Hochul | FIRST ON amNY

Posted on October 14, 2025

Curtis Sliwa, Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani

2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC Mayor’s Race: Mamdani offers delayed statement on Israeli hostages’ return while Cuomo, Sliwa applaud their release

Posted on October 13, 2025

Hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel

Politics

‘An amazing historic day’: New Yorkers react as remaining Israeli hostages released from Gaza after historic U.S.-led ceasefire deal

Posted on October 13, 2025

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2025 Mayor’s Race

Sunday in the NYC Mayor’s Race: Cuomo gets faith leader endorsements, Mamdani takes heat for foreign contributions

Posted on October 12, 2025

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Politics

From Reagan to Trump: NYPD sergeant retires after helping protect U.S presidents for over 40 years

Posted on October 12, 2025

Jonathan Rinaldi during his campaign for Assembly District 28 last year.

QNS

Queens City Council candidate Jonathan Rinaldi accused of posting fabricated endorsements in District 29 race

Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch arrive at the 42nd Street–Times Square subway station on Friday, ahead of the heated news conference marking the one-year anniversary of the PATH outreach program.

Politics

Mayor Adams hails subway safety gains before attacking reporter over ‘sick’ coverage of ex-City Hall official’s tell-all book

Posted on October 10, 2025

2025 Mayor’s Race

AG James indictment: Mamdani rallies with female elected officials against ‘baseless’ Trump DOJ criminal case

Posted on October 10, 2025

Brooklyn City Council Member Chi Ossé.

Politics

Brooklyn lawmaker Chi Ossé neither confirms nor denies report of potential challenge to House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries

Posted on October 10, 2025

Cossi Azonwakon is one of more than a thousand NYC couriers suddenly cut off from delivery apps — and now he’s fighting back.

Politics

An NYC deliverista’s job vanished overnight. In four months, so did a thousand others. ‘I just want my app back’

Posted on October 10, 2025

A map showing the overview of the proposed zoning changes in the Jamaica Neighborhood Plan.

QNS

City’s land use and zoning committees unanimously vote in favor of Jamaica Neighborhood Plan

Attorney General Letitia James announced a lawsuit against Elon Musk and the Trump administration on Feb 14.

Politics

LETITIA JAMES INDICTED: NY attorney general hit with alleged bank fraud charges by Trump Justice Department

Posted on October 9, 2025

Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo

2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC Mayor’s Race: Cuomo gains ground in first poll since Adams exit, but still trails Mamdani by double digits

Posted on October 9, 2025

New Yorkers at Hands Off protest against Trump

Politics

‘Hands Off NYC’ coalition forms to resist potential Trump crackdown on city

Posted on October 9, 2025

Erik Bottcher at his 2021 election night party at The Chelsea Bell.

Gay City News

Bottcher raises $683k in first 24 hours after announcing potential Congressional bid

Outdoor dining space in Manhattan

Business

Outdoor dining: Brooklyn lawmaker pushes for return of year-round program to boost small businesses

Posted on October 9, 2025

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2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC Mayor’s Race: Cuomo’s campaign gets $2.3M matching funds boost from Campaign Finance Board

Posted on October 9, 2025

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaking about slow bus service

2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC Mayor’s Race: Mamdani reiterates call for free buses as advocates say fare-less service will drastically improve reliability

Posted on October 8, 2025

NYC mayor's race candidates curtis sliwa, zohran mamdani and andrew cuomo

2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC Mayor’s Race: All three candidates have enough cash to remain competitive in final weeks of race

Posted on October 8, 2025

Former governor andrew cuomo speaks about rikers island closure plan

2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC Mayor’s Race: Cuomo pledges to scrap Rikers closure plan, build new facilities on island instead of boro-based jails

Posted on October 8, 2025

Councilmember Erik Bottcher speaks at a Sept. 30 rally against the Trump administration's anti-trans funding cuts.

Gay City News

Denouncing Trump, Bottcher explores bid for Congress in race to replace Nadler

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Politics

New York State unemployment benefit rate increase goes into effect, marking first raise since 2019

Posted on October 8, 2025

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NYC Mayor’s Race: Where the candidates stand on street redesigns, bike and bus lanes, fare evasion and more

Posted on October 8, 2025

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Politics

Adams admin lends support to Oregon’s suit seeking to block Trump from sending federal troops to Portland

Posted on October 7, 2025

Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop to lead Partnership for New York City

Business

Jersey City mayor Steven Fulop taking on powerful New York City role

Posted on October 7, 2025

Mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa.

Politics

NYC Mayor’s Race: Candidates mark two years since Oct. 7 attacks on Israel

Posted on October 7, 2025

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PoliticsNY

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Assembly Member Grace Lee

Protesters voiced their concerns about the proposed Metropolitan Park development at Corona Plaza on Sunday afternoon. Photo: Ramy Mahmoud.

QNS

More than 100 protest against CAC’s unanimous vote in favor of Metropolitan Park

Mayor Eric Adams

Politics

Mayor Adams in Albania this week to meet with government officials, business leaders

Posted on October 6, 2025

commuters on the L train talking about politics and issues important to them

2025 Mayor’s Race

amNY ‘The Third Rail’: Talking with L train riders about the NYC Mayor’s Race and more

Posted on October 5, 2025

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Power Women of the Bronx to celebrate trailblazing leaders at Villa Barone

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Metropolitan Park submits supplemental application, forecasts $33B in tax revenue over 30 years

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Coney Island man sentenced to prison for 2019 murder of construction worker

"Fight Back" takes place at The LGBT Community Center on Oct. 30 at 7 p.m.

‘Fight Back’ turns theatergoers into 1980s ACT UP activists