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Roosvelt Island tram passes congestion pricing camaers.

Trump repeal of congestion pricing would devastate NYC transit, city pols warn

Posted on February 2, 2025

Senator Gillibrand speaks about Trump federal funding freeze

Politics

‘Trump lost the first battle’, but NYC pols warn they’re ready if president tries another federal funding freeze

Posted on February 2, 2025

President Trump raising his fist

Business

‘A hot mess’: New York officials fear a devastating impact of Trump’s tariff increases on the things you buy and use every day

Posted on February 2, 2025

Gov. Kathy Hochul.

Hochul refuses to detail talks with anti-congestion pricing Trump over future of toll program

Posted on January 31, 2025

Trump's attempted efforts to freeze federal Medicaid funding worries New York healthcare providers.

Health

Trump administration’s push to halt Medicaid funding rescinded amid controversy and backlash

Posted on January 31, 2025

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QNS

Ariola fights for Queens representation in GOP leadership amid disputed City Council vote

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Queens

New York officials, orgs denounce reports of Trump move to halt congestion pricing

Posted on January 30, 2025

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Bronx Times

Gov. Hochul announces $140 million for upgrades at Bronx hospital

Mayor Eric Adams denies resignation rumor

Politics

‘Who started the stupid rumor?’ Mayor Adams re-emerges with fiery speech slamming critics, denying resignation talk

Posted on January 30, 2025

lunar new year

QNS

New York becomes first state to recognize Lunar New Year as a statewide holiday

Federal Local Trump

Metro Philadelphia

Federal threats against local officials who don’t cooperate with immigration orders could be unconstitutional

Alicia Vaichunas

QNS

District 30 race: Alicia Vaichunas builds campaign support with Sliwa endorsement

lunar new year

QNS

Rep. Grace Meng continues push for Lunar New Year recognition

NYPD commissioner and chief of detectives discuss ICE raids

Politics

ICE raids: NYPD says migrants shouldn’t fear law enforcement – unless they are criminals

Posted on January 29, 2025

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Dan’s Papers

Lee Zeldin Confirmed As Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency

Mayor Adams with attorney on resignation rumor

Politics

‘Completely false’: Mayor Adams’ defense attorney fiercely denies rumors of resignation and possible plea deal with feds

Posted on January 29, 2025

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Bronx Times

Electeds pledge support for migrants following ICE raid that rattled Highbridge community

funding freeze

QNS

Queens officials slam Trump’s federal funding freeze, call it ‘illegal and reckless’

NYC pol speaks out about Trump federal funding freeze

Politics

‘Stealing our lunch money’: NYC pols fume over Trump’s federal funding freeze, demand mayor sue president to stop it

Posted on January 28, 2025

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Bronx Times

City confirms 2,200-bed South Bronx shelter will open in February despite opposition during heated meeting

Trump

Business

Potential Trump mass deportations could have ‘devastating impact’ on NYC, financial experts say

Posted on January 28, 2025

Chief of Patrol John Chell and Assistant Commissioner Kaz Daughtry

Politics

Some NYPD brass were ‘unprofessional’ in barrage of social media posts last year, DOI report finds

Posted on January 28, 2025

politicians at childcare center rally

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn childcare centers facing sudden closure say city is behind on payments, used incorrect enrollment data

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QNS

Jenifer Rajkumar drops comptroller bid to challenge Jumaane Williams for Public Advocate

Republican Council Members Joann Ariola of Queens (left) and David Carr of Staten Island (right) are facing off to be the chamber's next minority leader. Taken on Jan. 23, 2025.

Politics

Boro battle: Race for GOP leadership in City Council comes down to Staten Island’s Carr and Queens’ Ariola

Posted on January 27, 2025

Mayor Eric Adams

Politics

Mayor Adams not ‘feeling best,’ on ‘limited’ public schedule this week while undergoing medical tests, City Hall says

Posted on January 27, 2025

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer speaking

Politics

Schumer alleges Trump likely broke the law in shutting federal School Safety Board convened to help prevent school shootings

Posted on January 27, 2025

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Bronx Times

South Bronx shelter plan sparks outrage as residents and officials push back

Council Minority Leader Joe Borelli.

Politics

Staten Island’s Joe Borelli, top Republican in City Council, to step down by end of January

Posted on January 26, 2025

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QNS

‘We’ll stand up for all New Yorkers’: Mayor addresses ICE raids and Roosevelt Ave transformation at Corona town hall

coney island casino vote

Brooklyn Paper

Coney Island community board votes against land use change for proposed casino

City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams speaks about Trump

Politics

Speaker Adams accuses mayor of having ‘no plan’ to counter right-wing Trump government

Posted on January 23, 2025

LiveOn NY along with Council Members Crystal Hudson and Sandy Nurse are urging Mayor Eric Adams to invest $2.3 billion in nutrition, housing, and community services to support older New Yorkers.

Politics

Seniors and advocates demand NYC ‘Age Strong’ and provide billions in more funding for aging programs

Posted on January 23, 2025

contractor

QNS

Elected officials denounce contractor’s treatment of cleaning staff in Queens and Manhattan

Site of new Chinatown jail

Politics

Chinatown jail could not be completed until 2032 — five years after 2027 Rikers closure date

Posted on January 23, 2025

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QNS

Senator Addabbo reveals plan to ban sweepstake casinos after loophole discovered in online gambling

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QNS

Mayor Adams shares 90-day progress of Operation Restore Roosevelt

Mayor Eric Adams touted on Wednesday that over the course of his administration, the NYPD has taken some 20,000 illegal guns off the streets of the city as he heads into reelection season.

Mayor touts that NYPD has removed 20,000 illegal guns off city streets throughout his administration

Posted on January 22, 2025

Mayor Eric Adams gestures while speaking about President Donald Trump on Jan. 21

Politics

Adams unloads on Biden in bombshell interview with right-wing commentator Tucker Carlson

Posted on January 22, 2025

Mayor Adams speaks about migrants and possible Trump deportation plans

How will NYC protect migrants from Trump deportation plans? Mayor Adams still mum on specifics

Posted on January 21, 2025

Asylum Seeking Migrants Wait In Line For Immigration Customs Enforcement Appointments

QNS

ICE raids imminent: Queens advocates launch urgent push to educate undocumented immigrants

Mayor Adams and NYPD Chief talk about enhanced NYC subway safety efforts

NYC subway safety: Enhanced overnight NYPD patrols begin as Mayor Adams outlines state-backed security strategy

Posted on January 21, 2025

Jan. 6 protesters at the U.S. Capitol

Politics

These New Yorkers arrested and prosecuted for roles in Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection pardoned by President Trump

Posted on January 21, 2025

39th Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Brooklyn Paper

Honoring a dream: BAM’s annual MLK tribute brings inspiration and reflection

Trump

Metro Philadelphia

On the ground: Trump’s 2025 Inauguration draws MAGA faithful, not much else

Mayor Adams at Trump inauguration

Politics

NYC Dems blast Adams for attending Trump inauguration, accuse him of seeking favor for a pardon

Posted on January 20, 2025

An advocate holds a sign reading: "We are an immigrant city."

Trump Inauguration: New York immigrant groups slam new president’s attempts to revoke birthright citizenship

Posted on January 20, 2025

Donald Trump is president again

Politics

Queens native is president again: Trump inaugurated as America’s 47th commander-in-chief

Posted on January 20, 2025

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permits

Permits filed for 3-story residential building with ten units in Pelham Gardens

Vintage storefronts from the 1930s were created along Seneca Avenue in Ridgewood in 1985 during filming of "Brighton Beach Memoirs"

Ridgewood’s starring role in a 1980s coming-of-age film: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

NY: 17th Annual Soap Box Derby

BP Weekender: 6 things to do in Brooklyn Aug. 22-24

Sandra Oh & Lupita Nyong'o in Shakespeare in the Park's "Twelfth Night."

Shakespeare in the Park is back with ‘Twelfth Night’