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Migrants at Floyd Bennett Field.

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NYC to close massive Brooklyn migrant shelter as arrivals decline, 9 other sites scheduled to shut

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Novakhov celebrates narrow re-election victory with southern Brooklyn community

By Robert Pearl

Mayor Adams delivers State of the City Address

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Mayor Adams makes reelection pitch at State of the City address focused on families

The New York City skyline.

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EXODUS: Why have 350,000 New Yorkers left the city in 2 years? Affordability is just one reason

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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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Politics

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

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Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González-Colón looks at the camera during a portrait with the American Flag in the background.

Puerto Rico restricts gender-affirming care for people under 21

AFUWI Board Chairman and Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Brookdale University Medical Center in Brooklyn, Dr. Cyrus McCalla, right, with some tourney winners.

AFUWI hosts successful Gaming for Good Charity Golf Tournament in Brooklyn

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Mayor Eric Adams stands with law enforcement and sanitation union leaders during a rally on the steps of City Hall, Thursday.

NYC Mayor’s Race | Law enforcement unions back Eric Adams for re-election, unfazed by corruption allegations