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Brooklyn borough prez candidate’s campaign treasurer pleads guilty in $400K fraud scheme

By Lauren Rapp

Emergency medical workers at scene with NYPD

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Over and out? Emergency medical crews denied NYPD radios in move that unions say endangers the public | EXCLUSIVE

USA, New York, woman in the city on a rainy day

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New York City’s drought watch lifted after higher rainfall and conservation efforts

New York City Hall.

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2025 Preview | NYC to enter pivotal election cycle, contend with second Trump term in new year

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Lighting the way: JCRC-NY honors Hakeem Jeffries with inaugural Shamash Leadership Award

By Lauren Rapp

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States from 1977-1981, known for his activities with Habitat and Humanity.

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Jimmy Carter, America’s 39th president, dead at 100

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Brooklyn GOP celebrates local victories at annual New York State Young Republicans gala

By Robert Pearl

7 trains arrive at 40th Street station.

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NY legislative leaders suddenly reject MTA’s $68 billion capital plan

Mayor Eric Adams.

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2024 Year in Review: New York politics dominated by City Hall turmoil

Governor Kathy Hochul took the M train to Queens on Dec. 19, 2024 and spoke with riders (and amNewYork Metro) about subway safety and other issues.

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EXCLUSIVE | Governor Hochul talks subway security while riding the M train with amNewYork Metro

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Evictions spike at NYCHA properties under private partnership program, Comptroller’s audit finds

Mayor Eric Adams signed City of Yes into legislation on Wednesday, December 18.

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Signed, sealed, delivered: Mayor Adams signs monumental ‘City of Yes’ housing proposal into law

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Three bills from state Sen. Andrew Gounardes signed into law, codifying protections for firefighters, families

By Kirstyn Brendlen

Governor Kathy Hochul announces minimum wages will increase to $16.50 in 2025, raising .50 cents.

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New York City’s minimum wage is set to go up New Year’s Day — but some say it’s not nearly enough

Former adviser to Mayor Eric Adams, Ingrid Lewis-Martin (shown in this 2022 photo), said on Dec. 16, 2024 that she could be criminally indicted in a corruption case as soon as this week.

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Former Adams adviser Ingrid Lewis-Martin claims she’s target of incoming Manhattan DA indictment: ‘I am being falsely accused’

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

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Ingrid Lewis-Martin, top aide to Eric Adams, abruptly steps down from post

City Council Member Chi Osse supporting FARE Act broker fees bill

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FARE Act becomes law without Mayor Adams’ signature, shifting NYC broker fee costs from tenants to landlords

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Brooklyn’s pet stores push back on retail sale ban — but activists say it’s much-needed

By Kirstyn Brendlen & Adam Daly

people on steps with signs supporting registration for e-bikes in NYC

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Fed-up New Yorkers rally at City Hall demanding registration for e-bikes in NYC

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City to shut down controversial Floyd Bennett Field shelter as migrant census drops

By Ethan Stark-Miller

More from Around New York

The Kingsboro Temple of Seventh-day Adventist placed two small flyers on the gates outside the temple and its office on 7th Street in Park Slope announcing that the Watoto Children’s Choir will perform at the temple on May 3.

Brooklyn church to host Ugandan children’s choir linked to ‘kill the gays’ bill

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Jamell N.A. Henderson runs for City Council District 41

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New York Family Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2025

Janno Lieber (center) and officials announce accessibility upgrades that are coming to the Delancey St–Essex St Station complex.

Op-ed | Fully-funded MTA capital plan means big improvements for NYC riders in years ahead