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11% of working New Yorkers need NYC food pantries just to be able to eat. One report explains why.

Subway surfers playing a dangerous game in New York

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Subway surfing: NYC Council, MTA and NYPD look for ways to stop dangerous trend among young New Yorkers

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Politics

Jeffries says House Democrats ‘overperformed’ in general election despite losing majority, says party will push back on right-wing extremism

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Staten Island, Brooklyn pols rally against congestion pricing as Hochul considers reviving program

By Robert Pearl

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Politics

City Council passes Brooklyn CM Chi Ossé’s broker fee bill with veto-proof majority

By Ethan Stark-Miller

NYPD drones used to catch subway surfer

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NYPD says its drones have transformed crime-fighting and saving lives over last two years

Donald Trump at rally in NYC

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Tens of thousands of working-class New Yorkers shifted toward Trump in 2024. Here’s why.

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Mayor Adams raises concerns over real estate broker fee bill set to get City Council vote Wednesday

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Bay Ridge

Former U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm paralyzed after horse riding accident, thousands raised for recovery

By Adam Daly

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Hochul mulling revival of congestion pricing as Trump’s second term looms, reports say

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Politics

Check out the vote: Breaking down the results of the presidential election in Brooklyn

By Kirstyn Brendlen

Mayor Eric Adams.

AMNY

Adams says he spoke with President-elect Trump, but did not discuss his legal case

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NYC immigrant groups denounce Trump’s re-election, pledge to protect immigrant communities

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Razor-thin margin: Republican incumbent Michael Novakhov leads Joey Cohen-Saban in tight race for 45th Assembly District

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

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TRUMP RE-ELECTED: Former New York mogul wins back White House despite criminal indictments

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Bay Ridge

Republican Alec Brook-Krasny poised for re-election in 46th Assembly District, Chris McCreight concedes

By Gabriele Holtermann & Meaghan McGoldrick O’Neil

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Republican Steve Chan declares victory in heated State Senate race, ousting incumbent Iwen Chu

By Kirstyn Brendlen

Brooklyn, NY: South Brooklyn goes out and vote on November 5, 2024. Photo by Erica Price

Politics

Election Day live updates: Polls close across borough as tight races in southern Brooklyn draw attention

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

People watch election results coverage

AMNY

ELECTION RESULTS | Harris wins New York though Trump wins nationally; Gillibrand, Proposition 1 also prevail

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AMNY

Why they voted: New Yorkers explain what motivated them to cast ballots for Harris or Trump

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Queer Food Foundation strives to be a lifeline for the LGBTQ food industry

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Seales, Sinclair fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct in second Test

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8 Hanukkah-Themed Gift Ideas

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A doggone shame? NYC pet shop owners say statewide puppy/‌kitten sales ban is forcing them out of business