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early voting brooklyn museum

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

new york liberty celebration

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

Gov. Kathy Hochul signs red light camera law, hands pen to transportation commmissioner

NYC to get historic increase in red light cameras around the 5 boroughs

Posted on October 23, 2024

A floodgate in the completed section of the East Side Resiliency project on Oct. 17, 2024.

News

First phase of East Side storm protection complete; popular playground reopens

Posted on October 17, 2024

Protesters outside Columbia University on April 30, 2024.

News

New Yorkers push for a mask ban in NYC on anniversary of Oct. 7 terror attacks in Israel

Posted on October 7, 2024

mcguinness boulevard at calyer street

Brooklyn Paper

Another U-turn on McGuinness Boulevard as city returns to original lane reduction plan

Mayor Eric Adams (left) and Chief Adviser Ingrid Lewis-Martin (right).

News

Adams’ ally and close advisor gets subpoena, phone seized

Posted on September 27, 2024

NYC elected official Eric Adams and Kathy Hochul announce affordable housing plan

News

Hochul says Adams should ‘review the situation, find appropriate path forward’ regarding his indictment

Posted on September 27, 2024

eric adams and brooklyn borough president antonio reynoso

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Borough President Reynoso recalls ‘unusual’ visit from Turkish official after Adams became mayor

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Brooklyn Paper

Mayor Adams’ Brooklyn neighbors back resignation calls amid indictment drama

NY Mayor Adams speaks to the press after he was charged with bribery and illegally soliciting a campaign contribution from a foreign national, in New York

Politics

‘Hear our side’: Mayor Eric Adams vows not to resign after indictment, blasts prosecutors and federal government

Posted on September 26, 2024

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Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn pols call for Mayor Adams’ resignation, fair trial amid historic indictment

people in a park at a press conference about pets and service animals in New York

Politics

New bill would increase fines for drivers who hit pets, service animals in New York

Posted on September 25, 2024

Freighter docked at Brooklyn Marine Terminal

Brooklyn

NYC gets $164 million in fed funds to restore Brooklyn Marine Terminal

Posted on September 23, 2024

columbia street concrete recycling facility

Brooklyn Paper

Pols call on DOT to crack down on dust, noise at Columbia Street concrete facility

NY: 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers show support for Haitian Community

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn healthcare workers stand with Haitian immigrants, denounce Trump’s ‘pet eating’ claims

animal welfare city council hearing

Brooklyn Paper

The state of animal welfare in New York City? Not great, advocates say at City Council hearing

a court ordered the state to redraw the congressional map

Politics

New York voter registration deadline is Oct. 26. Here’s what you need to know to sign up.

Posted on September 16, 2024

farah louis at slavery reparations bill conference

Brooklyn Paper

City Council passes landmark legislation to acknowledge and address legacy of slavery, paving path for reparations in NYC

Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz

Politics

SEE IT: Sights from this year’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago

Posted on August 23, 2024

chuck schumer at DNC

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn takes Chicago: Schumer, Jeffries back Kamala Harris on DNC mainstage

mcguiness boulevard

Brooklyn Paper

City will move forward with stripped-back redesign of McGuinness Boulevard

Dan Goldman speaks about bill allowing teens to pre-register-to-vote

Brooklyn

Goldman seeks to let teens pre-register to vote under new bill moving through Congress

Posted on August 21, 2024

AOC speaking at Democratic National Convention

Politics

Hochul, AOC focus on jobs, economy – and slamming Trump – during speeches at Democratic National Convention

Posted on August 20, 2024

rendering of casino in Times Square

Business

17 trade unions throw support behind Times Square casino bid

Posted on August 13, 2024

The lobby of the newly reopened Prince Kitano New York, the Big Apple's first Japanese-owned hotel.

Business

Safe Hotels Act: A public safety measure or blow to NYC’s hospitality industry?

Posted on August 9, 2024

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris applauds during a campaign event at West Allis Central High School, in West Allis, Wisconsin, U.S., July 23, 2024. REUTERS/Vincent Alban

Politics

New York Dems laud Walz as vice presidential nominee as poll gives Harris big edge on Trump in state

Posted on August 6, 2024

home where taliban flag was hung in brighton beach

Brooklyn Paper

Taliban flag removed from Brighton Beach home after criticism from local politician

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Public Library curates list of books ‘to contextualize this week in politics’ amidst chaotic election cycle

susan-zhuang-arrest

Brooklyn Paper

Zhuang defends actions, accuses NYPD of police brutality after protest arrest

Politics

Dem House Leader Jeffries stands with Biden, as president faces growing calls to bow out of 2024 race

Posted on July 19, 2024

Staten Island GOP members condemn the attack on former U.S. President Donald Trump during a press conference on Staten Island on July 14, 2024.

Politics

Staten Island Republicans blame ‘anti-Trump rhetoric’ day after assassination attempt of former president

Posted on July 14, 2024

congestion pricing rally signs

Brooklyn Paper

Activists rail against Hochul’s congestion pricing delay, call for accessibility upgrades to Bed-Stuy subway station

Politics

New York Democrats back Biden as questions about his candidacy linger

Posted on July 9, 2024

supreme court schumer protest

Brooklyn Paper

Protesters urge Schumer to expand Supreme Court following immunity ruling for presidents

Politics

New York Democrats stand by Biden despite shaky debate performance

Posted on June 28, 2024

primary election booths

Brooklyn Paper

Primary election results: Few surprises in Brooklyn as Democratic incumbents sail to victory

BQE

Brooklyn Paper

City proposes new redesign for BQE triple cantilever, delays construction until 2029

cross bronx expressway

Bronx Times

Congestion pricing: Bronx pols split on last-minute decision to pause toll program

A woman enters the Greek American Institute at 3573 Bruckner Blvd. to cast her vote during the New York City Primary Election on Tuesday, June 27, 2023.

Bronx Times

Bronx June 25 Primary Election: What you need to know

g train cars

Brooklyn Paper

Light at the end of the tunnel? Signal upgrades could bring back longer G trains

Bronx Times

Bronx native Leonardo Coello set to challenge Landon Dais for 77th District Assembly seat

Astoria Post

Queens lawmakers rally for legislation to improve representation of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) communities

NY: Community Press Conference Denouncing NYPD Violence

Brooklyn Paper

Pro-Palestine organizers denounce police brutality, refute claims of outside agitators at Bay Ridge Nakba Day protest

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Bronx Times

EXCLUSIVE: AOC rallies supporters in the South Bronx ahead of June primary

brooklyn marine terminal

Brooklyn Paper

City takes ownership of Brooklyn Marine Terminal, planning modern mixed-use transformation

More from around NYC

More than 100 students from Zeta Charter Schools in the Bronx and Manhattan got a special tour of the Capitol from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Bronx, Manhattan students navigate D.C. amid fed gov closure

life

Victoria’s Secrets: The roller coaster of life

JPJ4

Bay Ridge’s John Paul Jones Park reopens after $1.4M renovation

Posing for a picture at the 2024 Village Halloween Parade.

Guide to queer Halloween events in NYC this October