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Republican presidential candidate and former U.S.

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Trump assassination attempt: Shooter’s motives remain unknown; Biden urges calm; Republicans convene in Milwaukee

Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh

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Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh stepping down from post, FDNY confirms

congestion pricing rally signs

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Activists rail against Hochul’s congestion pricing delay, call for accessibility upgrades to Bed-Stuy subway station

By Gabriele Holtermann

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New York Democrats back Biden as questions about his candidacy linger

Mayor Eric Adams demonstrating the new wheeled and lidded official "NYC Bin" outside of Gracie Mansion. Monday, July 08, 2024.

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Trash in low rise residential buildings must be containerized starting Nov. 12: Mayor

brooklyn public library

Politics

7-day service returning to Brooklyn Public Library after city rolls back budget cuts

By Kirstyn Brendlen

supreme court schumer protest

Park Slope

Protesters urge Schumer to expand Supreme Court following immunity ruling for presidents

By Gabriele Holtermann

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NY Dems slam Supreme Court ruling in former President Trump’s immunity case

This is a cartoon version of pigeons on a wire.

Politics

Brooklyn pols react to first presidential debate

By Kirstyn Brendlen

Mayor Eric Adams and City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams shake hands on a Fiscal Year 2025 buget deal. Friday, June 28, 2024.

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Mayor and Council Speaker reach $112B budget deal that restores many unpopular cuts

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New York Democrats stand by Biden despite shaky debate performance

The turnstiles at the 28th Street station on the 6 line.

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First On amNY: Eligibility for city’s half-price MetroCard program boosted to 145% of federal poverty line in city budget: sources

primary election booths

Politics

Primary election results: Few surprises in Brooklyn as Democratic incumbents sail to victory

By Kirstyn Brendlen

primary election booths

Politics

Everything you need to know ahead of the June 25 Primary Election in Brooklyn

By Kirstyn Brendlen

NYPD officer responds to ShotSpotter

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Lander audit alleges NYPD ShotSpotter program is inaccurate and wastes cops’ time

City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams talks NYC budget

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NYC Budget: Talks in ‘holding pattern’ as June 30 deadline looms, Speaker Adams says

park church co-op in greenpoint

Greenpoint

New bill seeks to preserve community spaces after closure, sale of Park Church Co-Op

By Kirstyn Brendlen

Tenants protest rent increase vote by Rent Guidelines Board

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NYC rents going up again for stabilized apartments; what the Rent Guidelines Board vote means for 1.1 million tenants

several people at a table, including Miguel Cardona, discussing student loan forgiveness

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CUNY failed to properly investigate incidents of antisemitism and Islamophobia, feds say

The nine members of the Rent Guidelines Board vote at Hunter College.

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NYC panel could hike rents for stabilized tenants 6.5% in Monday vote

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Dr. Demetre Daskalakis during his time in the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

‘Enough is enough’: Gay CDC official resigns, says ‘nation’s health security is at risk’

Costume designer and band leader Natasha Hinds of Karibbean Island Pulse Kidz, surrounded by costumes ready for children to compete in the August 30 Junior costume competition on the streets of Crown Heights, and the Brooklyn Museum grounds.

Karibbean Island Pulse Kidz to depict the five senses of carnival in junior competition on Aug. 30

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New York Family

Labor Day Weekend in NYC: Fun Things to Do with Your Family

ICE agents in hallway of Federal Plaza questioning man during arrest

ICE in court: Temporary order blocking mass detainment at 26 Federal Plaza extended amid uncertainty