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Politics

NYC Primaries | Meet the candidates in South Brooklyn’s District 47 Council contest

By Abbie Greenbaum

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News

‘That’s really low’: Brooklyn arts orgs scramble for funding after NEA abruptly cancels grants

By Kirstyn Brendlen

Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani with tenants who support rent freeze

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NYC Mayor’s Race: Tenants’ group backing Mamdani after his rent freeze call, amNY learns

Mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo

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NYC Mayor’s Race: Cuomo continues to lead Democratic primary field, with Mamdani second, in new Marist poll

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Mayor Adams blasts investigators in dismissed corruption case, blames his dyslexia for forgetting seized cellphone passcode

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Canarsie

Thomas Jefferson Democratic Club bids farewell to Canarsie space ahead of Mill Basin move

By Arthur de Gaeta

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NYC Mayor’s Race: Cuomo gets $1.5M in public funds, but CFB withholds another $622K over suspected ‘improper coordination’ with super PAC

Kestenbaum draws crowd at South Brooklyn Republican Club amid rising antisemitism

By Robert Pearl

Mayor Eric Adams during off topic questions on May 6.

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Adams meets with President Trump in DC to discuss ‘infrastructure, other funding items’

Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks about budget and affordability

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Final state budget includes Gov. Hochul’s affordability measures as she prepares for tough 2026 re-election fight

Mayor Adams wearing sunglasses while speaking about housing investments

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Mayor Adams applauds new state budget that expands involuntary commitment powers for those with mental illness

City Comptroller candidate Justin Brannan is looking to target public corruption.

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EXCLUSIVE: Comptroller hopeful Brannan pitches plan to publicize ‘bad actors’ tied to NYC government corruption

NYC Mayor Candidate Brad Lander pans Andrew Cuomo

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NYC Mayor’s Race: Lander vows to ‘crush’ corruption he says Cuomo and Trump epitomize in new ad

Democratic Mayoral Forum

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NYC Mayor’s Race: Cuomo to also run on independent line whether or not he wins Democratic primary, rankling rivals

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NYC Mayor’s Race: What are the Democratic candidates’ plans to tackle public safety concerns?

Andrew Cuomo as NYC mayor's race contender

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NYC Mayor’s Race: Cuomo holds big lead 7 weeks out from Democratic primary. Can TV ads change that?

NY: Mayoral Mental Health Town Hall

Mayoral candidates outline mental health reform plans at Crown Heights town hall

By Gabriele Holtermann

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Brooklyn residents step up war against homeless shelter plans with latest protest

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‘Outrageous betrayal’: NY senators seethe as Trump admin slashes 9/11 health program staffing

woman standing in front of exhibit marking history of Willowbrook State School

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‘Never go back!’ Hundreds united on Staten Island for 50-year celebration of Willowbrook State School closure decree

More from Around New York

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A new wave of books celebrating queer spaces

Council Member Farah Louis introduces 'The Wheel Deal.’

‘The Wheel Deal’: Louis, Marte introduce new Transit Program for NYC youth, seniors

5G Cell Service Coming to NYC Subways: What Parents Need to Know About G, 4, and 5 Train Upgrades

New York Family

5G Cell Service Coming to NYC Subways: What Parents Need to Know About G, 4, and 5 Train Upgrades

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Op-Ed | CUNY grads lift my hopes for the next generation