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Mayor Eric Adams.

Politics

Mayor Adams rails against criticism over NYPD chief appearing on far-right Newsmax during Trump MSG rally

Posted on October 29, 2024

People voting at P.S. 92 in Manhattan on June 25, 2024.

Politics

Flip your ballots! What New Yorkers should know about the 6 ballot questions in the Nov. 5 election

Posted on October 29, 2024

City Council Member Keith Powers.

Politics

NYC Council wants 500 more water fountains around the boroughs – but DEP turns wrench of doubt

Posted on October 28, 2024

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Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn leads record-breaking early voting totals as 2024 presidential election kicks off

three people at a podium discussing misinformation during Election Day with flags in the back

Politics

Hochul cracks down on AI deepfakes and misinformation during early voting and Election Day

Posted on October 28, 2024

People outside Madison Square Garden watching Donald Trump, the former president, speak during his rally at the arena on Oct. 27, 2024.

Politics

Trump thanks Mayor Adams during inflammatory MSG rally for not calling him a fascist dictator

Posted on October 28, 2024

Speaker at Donald Trump rally at MSG offends Latinos

Politics

Trump rally at MSG sees numerous speakers slur Latinos, Harris, political opponents with racist remarks

Posted on October 27, 2024

Early voting in Brooklyn

Politics

NYC sees record early voting numbers in first weekend of 2024 presidential election cycle

Posted on October 27, 2024

The Trump event at Madison Square Garden drew thousands on Sunday morning, several hours before the doors to the rally were set to open.

Trump rally at Madison Square Garden brings thousands of loyalists in support of former president’s re-election bid

Posted on October 27, 2024

Mayor Eric Adams

Midtown Manhattan

Is Donald Trump a fascist? Mayor Adams says he doesn’t believe so

Posted on October 26, 2024

Voter casts ballot in 2024 election

2024 Election: Early voting starts TODAY! Who’s on the ballot besides Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in Manhattan?

Posted on October 26, 2024

Woman holding container of cannabis

Politics

Shopping local and legal: Most NY marijuana users buying their buds from licensed operators, state report finds

Posted on October 25, 2024

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PoliticsNY

Op-ed | Getting universal child care back on track

Politics

Seasoned attorney Jim Walden joins increasingly crowded 2025 mayor’s race

Posted on October 24, 2024

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Brooklyn Paper

‘A force of inspiration’: Brooklyn council member declares Oct. 20 ‘New York Liberty Day’

Kathy Nizzari speaks at a rally supporting Intro 1073 Flaco's Law

Politics

Third part of Flaco’s Laws calls for replacing reflective building windows

Posted on October 23, 2024

City Council Members rally for Safe Hotels Act passage

Politics

City Council overwhelmingly passes controversial bill requiring licenses for NYC hotels

Posted on October 23, 2024

Roosevelt Avenue sex workers protest in Queens

Queens

War on Roosevelt Avenue: Sex workers push back as NYPD, City Hall cracks down on prostitution and illegal vendors in Queens

Posted on October 22, 2024

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Bronx Times

Bronx barbershop faces mixed reactions following Trump’s whirlwind visit

Mayor Eric Adams refused to disavow former GOP President Donald Trump's supportive comments toward him. Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024.

Politics

Mayor Adams refuses to disavow Donald Trump’s support following his federal indictment

Posted on October 22, 2024

Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani.

2025 Mayor’s Race

Democratic Socialist and Queens pol Zohran Mamdani files to run for mayor against Adams

Posted on October 22, 2024

Adams admin member Dan Garodnick testifies about City of Yes

Politics

Adams admin officials try to calm council members’ fears around City of Yes housing plan

Posted on October 21, 2024

Mayor Adams arrives to court.

Politics

Federal prosecutors ask judge to deny Adams’ request to toss bribery charge

Posted on October 18, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump, as shown during the Al Smith Dinner in Manhattan on Oct. 17, 2024.

Politics

Trump sympathizes with Mayor Adams at Alfred E. Smith dinner amid legal battles and indictment

Posted on October 18, 2024

Donald Trump in tent outside Bronx barber shop

Bronx

Donald Trump visits Bronx barbershop, but former president doesn’t get a trim, owner says

Posted on October 17, 2024

NYCHA housing complex

Politics

NYC public housing residents could have up to 18 months of back rent covered by $185M in new funds

Posted on October 17, 2024

Dr. Ashwin Vasan standing with Mayor Eric Adams and other City Hall officials for a January 2024 announcement about relieving medical debt.

Politics

Outgoing Health Commissioner Vasan says early resignation not related to federal City Hall probes

Posted on October 17, 2024

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Brooklyn Paper

Supporters maintain steadfast in defense of CM Susan Zhuang after court appearance for allegedly biting cop

kathy hochul 421-a announcement

Brooklyn Paper

Gov. Hochul says 71,000 new apartments in pipeline thanks to extension of 421-a deadline

New public safety deputy mayor Chauncey Parker

Politics

Chauncey Parker named new public safety deputy mayor amid ongoing City Hall turmoil

Posted on October 15, 2024

LGBTQ

Metro Philadelphia

LGBTQ rights: Where do Harris and Trump stand?

Mayor Adams

2025 Mayor’s Race

Mayor Adams brings in smallest fundraising haul since his election: filings

Posted on October 15, 2024

Mayor Adams speaks at Columbus Day Parade press conference

The show goes on: Mayor Adams touts business as usual, despite indictment, at Columbus Day Parade

Posted on October 14, 2024

City Comptroller Brad Lander (far left), former City Comptroller Scott Stringer, Mayor Eric Adams, State Sen. Zellnor Myrie and State Sen. Jessica Ramos.

2025 Mayor’s Race

Mayor Adams’ 2025 challengers continue to show fundraising mettle, latest filings show

Posted on October 11, 2024

City Council Member Adrienne Adams

Politics

NYC officials not moving to form committee to remove Mayor Adams at this time: Speaker Adams

Posted on October 10, 2024

Interim Police Commissioner Tom Donlon speaks about the shooting in Brooklyn on Sept. 15, 2024.

Politics

Interim NYPD Commissioner Thomas Donlon expected to resign in coming days: reports

Posted on October 10, 2024

Lines of cots at the migrant tent city set up on Randall's Island

Politics

NYC to close mega Randall’s Island migrant shelter as new arrivals decline

Posted on October 9, 2024

Donald Trump

Politics

Donald Trump planning Madison Square Garden rally in October

Posted on October 9, 2024

City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams rallies with council members and advocates against the mayor's Charter Revision Commission ahead of its final meeting at the Brooklyn Public Library's Central Branch. Thursday, July 25, 2024.

Politics

Just say no? Cadre of pols urge New Yorkers to vote against Mayor Adams’ November ballot questions

Posted on October 9, 2024

Mayor Adams speaks about resignations amid indictment

Politics

Mayor Adams claims slew of high-level resignations unconnected to his indictment, other federal probes

Posted on October 9, 2024

Mayor Adams addresses reporters at City Hall

Politics

Mayor Adams lauds Mohamed Bahi, ex-staffer federally charged for witness tampering

Posted on October 8, 2024

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Bronx Times

Marty Dolan, who unsuccessfully challenged U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, announces candidacy for NYC public advocate

NYPD officers make an arrest

Politics

NYPD ‘chronically’ underreported encounters with civilians, civil rights groups say

Posted on October 8, 2024

creedmoor

QNS

Elected officials call for closure of Creedmoor Migrant Shelter after fugitives found with firearm, demand increased security

Ex-Adams aide Mohamed Bahi leaves courthouse after witness tampering charge

Politics

Ex-Adams admin official charged by feds for telling witnesses to lie, destroying evidence in mayor investigation

Posted on October 8, 2024

Sheena Wright, Mayor Eric Adams' first deputy mayor, is the latest administration official to resign following the mayor's indictment on federal corruption charges. Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024.

Politics

Sheena Wright exits first deputy mayor post; Adams taps Torres-Springer as successor

Posted on October 8, 2024

Winnie Greco, Mayor Eric Adams' Director of Asian Affairs, had her Bronx home raided by federal agents on Thursday, Feb. 29.

Politics

More City Hall changes: Adams staffers Rana Abbasova and Winnie Greco out, Mayor’s office confirms

Posted on October 7, 2024

Travor Nurse (top left) and Diamond Minter (bottom left) were arrested on Oct. 7, 2024 in connection with the Upper East Side assault of former Gov. David Paterson (right) and his stepson.

Upper East Side

David Paterson assault: Two more suspects cuffed for beating former governor and his stepson on Upper East Side

Posted on October 7, 2024

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lincoln

Lincoln Hospital hosts blood drive, takes part in multiple community celebrations

Cops are looking for this suspect, who allegedly shot a man in Far Rockaway in broad daylight on Tuesday, Aug. 12.

Gunman wanted in Far Rockaway shooting, victim ‘uncooperative’ with detectives: Source

red hook pool

Red Hook Pool expected to reopen Sunday after weeks-long repair

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Seattle.

Federal appeals court expands ‘ministerial exception’ to customer service representative