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Rendering of Flushing Skypark in Queens near proposed Metropolitan Park

Queens

Queens pols and Mets’ owner pave the way for Flushing Skypark greenway at Metropolitan Park

Posted on March 30, 2025

Working Families candidates for NYC Mayor's Race walk arm-in-arm

Politics

NYC Mayor’s Race: Working Families Party endorses slate four candidates in attempt to derail Cuomo, Mayor Adams

Posted on March 30, 2025

Andrew Cuomo at New York church in NYC Mayor's Race

2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC Mayor’s Race: Cuomo positions himself as antidote to ‘diabolical’ Trump while picking up key endorsement

Posted on March 30, 2025

Kaz Daughtry standing with arms crossed

Politics

Who is Kaz Daughtry? Meet the city’s new deputy mayor for public safety

Posted on March 30, 2025

woman at a podium at a rally in New York to protect Social Security

Politics

New York pols rally to keep Social Security off the DOGE chopping block

Posted on March 30, 2025

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

Gay City News

Mayoral hopefuls discuss gender-affirming care, Rikers, and more at LGBTQ forum

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Politics

Trump funding cuts could blow massive hole in state budget that NY can’t fill: Sen. Gillibrand

Posted on March 28, 2025

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QNS

New York lawmakers introduce Bill to help new employees manage student loan debt

NYC Mayor's race Candidates Zellnor Myrie and Jessica Ramos

2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC Mayor’s Race: Democratic primary challengers Ramos and Myrie float plans to combat Trump funding cuts

Posted on March 27, 2025

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QNS

City Council passes long-awaited legislation to tackle sidewalk scaffolding issues

Conservative City council members sue city over City of Yes housing rezoning plan

Politics

Housing in NYC: Conservative pols lead charge to overturn mayor’s City of Yes rezoning plan with new lawsuit

Posted on March 26, 2025

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Bronx Times

Bronx Borough President condemns Trump administration’s decision to revoke temporary legal status for migrants

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo entering NYC Mayor's race

2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC Mayor’s Race: Cuomo maintains dominant Democratic primary lead weeks after entering race in new poll

Posted on March 25, 2025

PowHerNY are demanding equal pay for woman.

Politics

Advocates rally at City Hall to finally close the pay gap for women in New York City

Posted on March 25, 2025

Mayor Eric Adams speaks at City Hall

2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC Mayor’s Race: Eric Adams insists he’s hitting the campaign trail, despite little visible presence

Posted on March 24, 2025

Straphangers say they commute in rush hour alongside sleeping homeless.

Politics

Mental health: City Council says they found serious flaws in Mayor Adams’ involuntary removal policy in new report

Posted on March 24, 2025

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Politics

Women’s History Month: PIX 11’s Veronica Kennedy talks crafting fair and balanced reporting in New York’s political landscape

Posted on March 24, 2025

Woman and doctor at Planned Parenthood office focus on reproductive health

Health

Planned Parenthood’s New York chapter requests $2.5M from NYC Council to protect care amid Medicaid cuts

Posted on March 24, 2025

COVID memorial in Brooklyn with casket and guy wearing shirt with photo of Andrew Cuomo

2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC Mayor’s Race: Democratic and Republican candidates unify in contempt of frontrunner Cuomo over his handling of COVID-19 in nursing homes

Posted on March 23, 2025

Gov. Kathy Hochul speaking about reproductive rights

Health

Reproductive rights: Hochul strengthens NY shield law to protect abortion providers from out-of-state prosecution

Posted on March 22, 2025

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Politics

Hochul touts congestion pricing success following Trump admin extending deadline to shut down program by 30 days

Posted on March 21, 2025

Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson delivered the 2025 State of the Borough Address Thursday at Lehman College.

Bronx Times

BP Gibson unveils bold vision for the Bronx in State of the Borough address

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QNS

Queens leaders rally against proposed $880B federal cuts to Medicaid

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QNS

Addabbo bill seeks transparency on utility rate hikes: ‘New Yorkers deserve fair notice’

Rendering of proposed upgrades to Parsons Boulevard under the new "Jamaica Neighborhood Plan." .

QNS

‘Neighborhood of the future’: Mayor Adams pushes forward with rezoning plan for Downtown Jamaica

President Trump signs order abolishing US Department of Education

Politics

NY Congressional Democrats seethe over Trump’s executive order to shut down US Department of Education

Posted on March 20, 2025

Randy Mastro at City Council hearing

Politics

Randy Mastro joining Mayor Adams’ admin as first deputy mayor months after failed corporation counsel nomination

Posted on March 20, 2025

‘PATH’ of progress? Mayor Adams says homeless outreach teams have cleaned up subways – though riders are unconvinced

Posted on March 20, 2025

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NY’s highest court strikes down law allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections

Posted on March 20, 2025

Protesters in Mahmoud Khalil case march in front of The Trump building in Manhattan

Politics

More protests in Manhattan over Columbia University pro-Palestine protester Mahmoud Khalil’s detainment as case heads to New Jersey

Posted on March 20, 2025

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Brooklyn Paper

Speed limit in Dumbo to be lowered to 20 mph as nabe becomes Brooklyn’s first ‘Regional Slow Zone’

Independent Rikers Commission unveils a comprehensive plan to shutting down the contentious Rikers Island Jail known for its lack of public safety measurements.

Politics

‘Dysfunction, violence and neglect’: Independent Rikers Commission release new blueprint for island jail’s closure

Posted on March 19, 2025

Mayor Adams fielding questions from reporters.

2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC Mayor’s Race: Eric Adams blames Andrew Cuomo for city’s struggles with crime, homelessness

Posted on March 19, 2025

City Comptroller candidates Mark Levine and Justin Brannan shaking hands

Politics

Comptroller Debate: Candidates Mark Levine and Justin Brannan spotlight affordability, protecting city finances from Trump

Posted on March 18, 2025

Mayor Eric Adams

2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC Mayor’s Race: Eric Adams raises just $36K since January, trailing all of his primary competitors

Posted on March 18, 2025

Barnes & Noble workers secure contracts that include major safety wins for retail workers, industry setting wages and healthcare.

Politics

Barnes & Noble workers put it in the books with new union contracts for NYC locations in historic deal

Posted on March 18, 2025

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2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC Mayor’s Race: Mayor Adams doesn’t rule out running as independent if he loses Democratic primary

Posted on March 17, 2025

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Bronx Times

EXCLUSIVE | Bally’s foundation bid $8.5M for Preston High School property, but Sisters rejected offer

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2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC Mayor’s Race: Cuomo, Mamdani dominate field in fundraising over latest period

Posted on March 17, 2025

Andrew Cuomo sitting at a table with supporters

2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC Mayor’s Race: Top Brooklyn Democrat Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn endorses Andrew Cuomo for NYC mayor

Posted on March 16, 2025

Photo of Times Square street gang TDA subset

Politics

Trump, Tren de Aragua, and NYPD’s ongoing battle against the infamous gang in New York

Posted on March 16, 2025

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

Protesters in Manhattan stage a die-in against Musk and Trump federal cuts

Manhattan march sees thousands enraged by Medicaid cuts and federal layoffs: ‘They’re killing people’

Posted on March 16, 2025

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo (left) and Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani (right).

2025 Mayor’s Race

Mayoral hopeful Mamdani condemns Cuomo’s response to Mahmoud Khalil detainment

Posted on March 14, 2025

Federal workers and allies protested outside the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building against the massive DOGE firings. Photo by Gabriele Holtermann

Politics

Federal workers protest outside Javits building to rally against illegal mass firings

Posted on March 14, 2025

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Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn pol introduces bill seeking faster inspections, more transparency on rat complaints

Mayor Eric Adams

2025 Mayor’s Race

Adams under fire from rivals for perceived silence on Trump’s immigrant crackdown

Posted on March 13, 2025

Pro-Palestine protesters were arrested after occupying Trump Tower on March 13.

Midtown Manhattan

Nearly 100 arrested after pro-Palestine protesters take over Trump Tower in support of Mahmoud Khalil

Posted on March 13, 2025

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Housing lottery closing soon for 13 units in Briarwood, rent starts at $2,000

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‘Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations

U.S. rapper Lil Nas X, alongside his attorney Christy O'Connor, attends his arraignment at Los Angeles Superior Court in Los Angeles, California, U.S., August 25, 2025.

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