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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Brooklyn native Dr. Anthony Fauci who received a presidential pardon

Brooklyn

Biden’s last act: Pardoning Brooklyn’s Dr. Anthony Fauci and other likely targets of Trump retaliation

Posted on January 20, 2025

Sen. Salazar presented The New York Foundling CEO Melanie Hartzog and residents of 8 Schenck Court with a $500,000 cheque Friday

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn group home receives $500K for upgrades from local pol

New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Politics

New York Attorney General’s office adds Director of Muslim Affairs to the team

Posted on January 20, 2025

Mayor Eric Adams

Politics

Mayor Adams to attend Trump’s inauguration, bailing on schedule of NYC MLK Day events

Posted on January 20, 2025

Mayor Eric Adams

Politics

Op-ed | January budget plan makes NYC safer, more affordable to raise a family

Posted on January 20, 2025

Senator Chuck Schumer tears up photo illustrating SALT cap

Politics

Getting SALT-y: New York pols call on Trump, Republicans to tax deduction ‘problem they created’

Posted on January 19, 2025

Donald Trump at rally in NYC

Politics

President Trump’s Inauguration Day: How to watch, what to expect and more

Posted on January 19, 2025

New Yorkers participate in the People's March on Jan. 18, 2025 vowing to fight for democracy.

Politics

‘People’s March’ in NYC rallies for social justice as second Trump inauguration nears

Posted on January 19, 2025

Former Comptroller Scott Stringer (left), Mayor Eric Adams (center), and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo (right).

2025 Mayor’s Race

Stringer poll has him leading current Dem mayoral field, but throws win to Cuomo if he jumps in

Posted on January 17, 2025

Mayor Adams announces $80 million in medical debt forgiveness for low income New Yorkers through historic debt relief program.

Health

Mayor Adams launches historic medical debt relief program, 35,000 New Yorkers forgiven of debt worth $80 million

Posted on January 17, 2025

Gov. Kathy Hochul shakes hands with subway transit officers

NYC subway safety: Hochul promises $77M to put cops on overnight trains – but is the NYPD stretched too thin?

Posted on January 16, 2025

NYS Attorney General Letitia James

Politics

AG Letitia James urges Senate to reject Laken Riley Act, citing threats to due process and public safety

Posted on January 16, 2025

Mayor Eric Adams

NYC budget: Mayor Adams paints rosier financial picture in $114.5B preliminary spending plan

Posted on January 16, 2025

Former City Comptroller Scott Stringer

2025 Mayor’s Race

FIRST ON amNY: Stringer releases plan to build 20,000 affordable homes in 5 years as he officially launches mayoral bid

Posted on January 16, 2025

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Bronx Times

South Bronx officials push back against city’s plan for massive migrant shelter

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QNS

Trump’s second term sparks fear among New York’s immigrant communities as deportation plans loom

2025 election mayoral candidates fundraising

2025 Mayor’s Race

2025 ELECTION | Lander takes the lead in mayoral money race as Adams gets back in fundraising game

Posted on January 15, 2025

More from around NYC

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Thousands of Bronx immigrants may be entitled to part of class action civil rights settlement

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Far Rockaway housing lottery offers five $2,800 two-bedrooms, apply by June 4

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Fish Cheeks expands to Williamsburg, bringing cultural celebrations to new nabe

Heritage of Pride's banner leads the 2024 NYC Pride march.

NYC Pride loses sponsors, scales back events amid DEI backlash