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Adams unloads on Biden in bombshell interview with right-wing commentator Tucker Carlson

Mayor Adams and NYPD Chief talk about enhanced NYC subway safety efforts

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NYC subway safety: Enhanced overnight NYPD patrols begin as Mayor Adams outlines state-backed security strategy

a brooklyn priest delivered the benediction at trump's inauguration

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Brooklyn priest delivers benediction at inauguration thanks to ‘unlikely friendship’ with Trump

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

Jan. 6 protesters at the U.S. Capitol

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These New Yorkers arrested and prosecuted for roles in Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection pardoned by President Trump

39th Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Honoring a dream: BAM’s annual MLK tribute brings inspiration and reflection

By Lauren Rapp

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Trump Inauguration: New York immigrant groups slam new president’s attempts to revoke birthright citizenship

Brooklyn native Dr. Anthony Fauci who received a presidential pardon

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Biden’s last act: Pardoning Brooklyn’s Dr. Anthony Fauci and other likely targets of Trump retaliation

Sen. Salazar presented The New York Foundling CEO Melanie Hartzog and residents of 8 Schenck Court with a $500,000 cheque Friday

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Cypress Hills group home receives $500K for upgrades from State Senator Julia Salazar

By Adam Daly

New York Attorney General Letitia James.

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New York Attorney General’s office adds Director of Muslim Affairs to the team

Mayor Eric Adams

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Op-ed | January budget plan makes NYC safer, more affordable to raise a family

Senator Chuck Schumer tears up photo illustrating SALT cap

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Getting SALT-y: New York pols call on Trump, Republicans to tax deduction ‘problem they created’

Mayor Adams announces $80 million in medical debt forgiveness for low income New Yorkers through historic debt relief program.

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Mayor Adams launches historic medical debt relief program, 35,000 New Yorkers forgiven of debt worth $80 million

Former Comptroller Scott Stringer (left), Mayor Eric Adams (center), and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo (right).

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Stringer poll has him leading current Dem mayoral field, but throws win to Cuomo if he jumps in

NYS Attorney General Letitia James

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AG Letitia James urges Senate to reject Laken Riley Act, citing threats to due process and public safety

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Brighton Beach drivers, pols pan city over lack of enforcement at municipal parking lot

By Adam Daly

Former City Comptroller Scott Stringer

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FIRST ON amNY: Stringer releases plan to build 20,000 affordable homes in 5 years as he officially launches mayoral bid

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Trump’s second term sparks fear among New York’s immigrant communities as deportation plans loom

Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her fourth State of the State address in Albany on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.

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State of the State: Hochul gears up for reelection fight with affordability and crime focus

Mayor Adams reacts to poll showing Cuomo with lead

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‘Deja vu’: Adams says early Cuomo polling lead is repeat of Yang advantage in 2021

Homeless individuals sleeping on a subway train in New York on Jan. 13, 2025.

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Lander seeks ‘housing first’ plan to resolve street homeless, mental health and subway safety crises; gets rebuke from Mayor Adams

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Karla Sofía Gascón attends the 36th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival, in Palm Springs, California, U.S., January 3, 2025.

Karla Sofía Gascón becomes first out trans actress nominated for Academy Award

Jamaican-born reggae artist Minna LaFortune.

Minna LaFortune drops ‘The Message’

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Brooklyn’s Plant Powered Kids Festival Encourages Everyone to Eat Healthier

Tenants Not Tourists coalition send letter to Council leadership, urging Council to reject Airbnb’s bill and stand with vast majority of New Yorkers who rent their homes.

Crowd of NYC tenants rally against Airbnb bill, claims threats against housing stability