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Lawsuit challenging NYC property tax system cleared to move forward – opening door for possible, massive changes

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Murals across Brooklyn and Manhattan encourage New Yorkers to vote in April primary

By Isabel Song Beer

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Mayor Adams accused by former colleague of demanding oral sex before sexual assault in graphic details of misconduct suit

Mayor Eric Adams calls on Albany lawmakers

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Adams urges Albany to make involuntary hospitalizations easier, in wake of A train shooting

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso speaks during his state of the borough address at CUNY City Tech on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

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‘Spread love, it’s the Brooklyn way’: Borough President Reynoso delivers second State of the Borough address

By Isabel Song Beer

City Council Speaker State of the City

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State of the City: Speaker Adams lays out vision for boosting government effectiveness, building more affordable housing

New York Public Library

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Public library leaders demand Mayor Adams, City Council restore millions in budget cuts

Apartments in New York

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‘Homes Now’ and in the future: New coalition seeks $2 billion in affordable housing investment around NYC

HEAT Act rally

Advocates say proposed HEAT Act could reduce Brooklynites’ utility bills

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Brooklyn residents brave elements to rally against evictions in Crown Heights

By Oscar Fock

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Rev. Al Sharpton, community leaders draw attention to high unemployment rate among Black New Yorkers, tout Steve Cohen’s casino plan

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Gov. Hochul admits there’s nothing stopping straphangers from avoiding subway bag checks

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This Queens lawmaker’s bill aims to force city to battle some landlords on tenants’ behalf

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Morton Povman: longest serving NYC Council Member, dies at 93

New York straphangers

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What do New York commuters think of Hochul’s National Guard security surge in subways?

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

By Adam Daly

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Helene Weinstein to retire after 44 years in state Assembly, Council Member Kalman Yeger to run for her seat

By Kirstyn Brendlen

NY: Community Input Meeting – Columbus Park

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Locals come together at Borough Hall to help shape redesign of Columbus Park

By Gabriele Holtermann

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AARP releases report on improving NYC for 50+ population

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NYC Faith Leaders: We ask our officials in Washington to protect and strengthen medicare advantage

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Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Governor, Timothy Antoine.

Eastern Caribbean banks sitting on billions. Slow to lend businesses

Best Pizza by the Slice on Long Island

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8 of the Best Pizza by the Slice on Long Island: Local Spots & Unexpected Gems

Dean Moses of amNewYork captured this image in August 2025 of a family separation by ICE agents at 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan. It was part of his year-long coverage of immigration enforcement at the facility, and its impact on families.

Legal Aid Society sues DHS, ICE for racial profiling and unlawful arrests