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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

inna vernikov

Brooklyn Paper

Council Member Inna Vernikov sued for defamation by Russian-language media mogul

bridge between brooklyn and staten island

Brooklyn Paper

Mo’ money, mo’ problems: Budget office review finds a Staten Island secession would be more costly for residents

crystal hudson

Brooklyn Paper

Struggling to support thousands of migrants in local shelters, CM Crystal Hudson says district has received ‘no material support’ from City Hall

Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright solemnly discusses the surge in anti-Semitism across the country (photo by William Engel)

Health

Families and advocates urge NY pols to pass budget with funding for better wages for direct support professionals

Posted on April 10, 2024

governor's island ferry rally

Brooklyn Paper

Pols push for ferry funding to Governors Island in final state budget

swimmers at swim for journalist Evan Gershkovitch

Brooklyn Paper

Brighton Beach swimmers mark one-year anniversary of journalist’s wrongful imprisonment

Brooklyn Paper

Schumer says Israeli and Palestinian leaders are ‘major obstacles’ to peace in Middle East

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Bronx Times

Retired insurance executive Marty Dolan to challenge AOC in June primary

BQE

Brooklyn Paper

City receives $5.6M federal ‘Reconnecting Communities’ grant to revamp BQE

HEAT Act rally

Brooklyn Paper

Advocates say proposed HEAT Act could reduce Brooklynites’ utility bills

large crowd of tenants at crown heights rally

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn residents brave elements to rally against evictions in Crown Heights

Nikki Haley suspends her campaign and leaves Donald Trump as the last major Republican candidate

Posted on March 6, 2024

examples of school lunches

Brooklyn Paper

‘Moldy, unappetizing, slimy’: Brooklyn pol slams quality of public school lunches amid budget cuts

Astoria Post

Actor Kal Penn is hosting an Astoria fundraiser for Assemblymember Mamdani’s re-election

More from around NYC

vandalization at a Bronx building

AOC campaign office vandalized, apparently by anti-Israel protesters

italian american women's center

Photos: Italian American Women’s Center presents four high school grads with $1,500 scholarships

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Fort Hamilton celebrates 200 years standing guard over New York Harbor

Congressmember Mike Lawler of New York speaks in Washington on July 17 during a press conference to support the LGBTQ hotline.

‘Unfathomable’: Trump administration ends LGBTQ youth suicide hotline