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State Senate passes bill to establish ‘scramble’ crosswalks outside NYC schools

Posted on March 14, 2023

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George Santos may seek re-election, FEC filing shows

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Adams pens bills to support, hold accountable, nonprofits in city violence interruptor network

Posted on March 14, 2023

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Biden expected to sign new executive order on gun control

Posted on March 14, 2023

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Councilmember Salamanca challenged far-left Dems to ask his South Bronx district about policing. So we did.

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Mayor Adams says more affordable housing impossible without renewal of developer tax incentive program

Posted on March 13, 2023

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City Council Caucus proposes solutions to address early childhood care crisis in NYC

Posted on March 13, 2023

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New York’s Signature Bank taken over by state government, FDIC to protect depositors’ assets

Posted on March 12, 2023

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg likeness to be carved into ‘Million Dollar Staircase’ at State Capitol

Posted on March 12, 2023

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George Santos orchestrated ATM fraud, his former roommate tells feds

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Trump invited to testify before Manhattan grand jury over hush money payments made to porn star

Posted on March 10, 2023

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More help coming: NYC making mental health services available in family shelters

Posted on March 9, 2023

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Noisy neighbors, apartment maintenance were New Yorkers’ top 311 complaints over last two decades, data shows

Posted on March 9, 2023

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‘The situation is getting worse’: Councilwoman announces petition calling on city agencies to enforce existing street vending regulations in Flushing

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Boosting ‘Fair Fares’: Speaker Adams calls for double eligibility for half-price subway, bus rides

Posted on March 8, 2023

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‘People over everything’: Speaker Adams seeks rezoning, guaranteed income funding in her State of the City address

Posted on March 8, 2023

NYPD spearheads relief effort for earthquake victims that killed and displaced thousands in Turkey and Syria

Posted on March 8, 2023

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Mayor says City Council could do more to help his admin handle the migrant crisis

Posted on March 7, 2023

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Migrant crisis | Mayor Adams rolls out new city office for asylum seekers, 24/7 arrival center in action plan ‘blueprint’

Posted on March 7, 2023

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Speaker Adams to deliver State of the City in Soundview on Wednesday

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Mayor’s budget office says FY24 cuts won’t affect city services, council pushes back

Posted on March 6, 2023

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Off with their masks! Mayor Adams says businesses should require that patrons remove face coverings to deter retail theft

Posted on March 6, 2023

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NYPD, City Council still at odds over SRG hearing

Posted on March 6, 2023

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Pol looks to limit imports of dangerous lithium-ion batteries after wave of fires

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Eric Adams says religion and government shouldn’t ‘interfere,’ but stops short of saying ‘separate’

Posted on March 5, 2023

City Council Member Julie Won leads hearing on migrant crisis

Migrant crisis | City Council grills Adams admin officials on food cost disparities among homeless shelters and relief centers

Posted on March 3, 2023

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Mayor rolls out $22.8M mental health plan that includes youth telehealth service, more overdose prevention sites

Posted on March 2, 2023

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State legislator calls for pay hikes for caregivers who aid people with developmental disabilities

Posted on March 2, 2023

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Forest Hills company, CEO plead guilty in wage theft scam during pandemic: DA

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Battery outage: City Council votes to ban reassembled e-bike batteries linked to serious fire hazards

Posted on March 2, 2023

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House ethics panel investigating George Santos for financial crimes, sexual harassment

Posted on March 2, 2023

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Council removes anti-LGBTQ Vickie Paladino from Mental Health Committee

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EXCLUSIVE | To fight battery fires, new City Council bills would enact trade-in program, get fireproof containers to delivery workers

Posted on March 2, 2023

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NYC Council diverting $1.2M in unspent city funds to public-private initiative providing migrant aid

Posted on March 1, 2023

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Activists call to disband the NYPD’s SRG ahead of City Council oversight hearing

Posted on March 1, 2023

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Potful of trouble: NYC stores skirting marijuana licensing rules, prompting legal confusion and safety concerns

Posted on March 1, 2023

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Queens councilwoman declares ‘state of emergency’ over fires caused by exploding lithium-ion batteries

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Activists vow to protect bail reform and close Rikers Island at Manhattan rally

Posted on March 1, 2023

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Mayor Adams’ remarks on faith and government lead to tiff with civil liberties activists

Posted on February 28, 2023

The City Hall of New York

Adapt to fill the gap: NYC should embrace remote work, hire recruitment czar to fill 23,000 municipal vacancies, report says

Posted on February 28, 2023

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Biden sketching dire picture of GOP desire to cut spending

Posted on February 28, 2023

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No halt to Council election petitioning for now following suit over Queens district lines, judge rules

Posted on February 27, 2023

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Mason Tenders’ PAC backs slate of ‘pro-union’ and ‘pro-development’ City Council candidates

Posted on February 27, 2023

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Nassau legislator, George Santos’ biggest dissenter, explains Tweets about their encounter in Queens

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Governor Hochul’s favorability rating dips, while her proposals get mixed results: Poll

Posted on February 27, 2023

Mayor, Commissioner of Immigrant Affairs make emotional visit to legal clinic for migrants in Long Island City

Posted on February 26, 2023

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‘He needs to be expelled now’: Constituents call for embattled congressman to be removed from office during ‘Drive out Santos’ event through Queens, Long Island

Progressive pols rally at City Hall for nonprofit housing purchases

Progressive pols press NYC Council to prioritize nonprofit housing ownership

Posted on February 24, 2023

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Beth Abraham Center introduces groundbreaking wellness spa during National Social Workers Month

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Mets host Amazin’ Day celebration with series of special events across New York City

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Pol proposed 25 cent tax on all online deliveries, funds to go towards BQE

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House narrowly passes anti-LGBTQ Parents Bill of Rights Act