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Adams Gains Key Religious Support as Election Looms

With less than three months until voters head to the polls, Mayor Eric Adams’ reelection campaign gained significant traction Tuesday as...

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City Council Scores $50M Mental Health Victory, Turns Focus to Rikers

On Monday, leaders of the New York City Council and mental health advocates assembled at City Hall to highlight a $50 million infusion into...

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Adams Blocks Street Vendor Decriminalization: Public Safety First?

Mayor Eric Adams has vetoed a City Council bill designed to eliminate criminal charges for unlicensed street vendors, citing public safety...

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Brooklyn GOP Primary Decided by 16 Votes, But Fraud Allegations Linger

The New York City Board of Elections on Tuesday finalized the results of the Republican primary for City Council District 47, despite...

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States Sue Trump Admin Over SNAP Data: Is This an Illegal Power Grab?

A coalition of 20 states along with Washington, D.C. revealed on Monday that they are filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration to...

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Hochul’s Redistricting Gambit: A Response to GOP Maneuvers?

As Republicans in states such as Texas seek to redraw congressional districts to their advantage before 2026, New York Governor Kathy...

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Brooklyn Assemblywoman Rebukes Lander Over Adams-Epstein Allegations

In a sharp rebuke that sent shockwaves through New York’s political arena, Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas (D-60th District) denounced New York...

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Brownsville Gets a Creative Boost: Welcome The Corner by YDC!

In a community long overlooked for creative infrastructure, a groundbreaking initiative is emerging—one focused on innovation,...

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Legal Aid Strike Averted: Tentative Deal Reached, Funding Battle Looms

Over 1,100 lawyers at The Legal Aid Society were set to strike on Friday, July 25, 2025, but a walkout was avoided for now following a...

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NYC Voters Face Affordable Housing, Election Overhaul at the Ballot Box

This November, New Yorkers will be able to vote on five important ballot initiatives that could reshape the way the city addresses its...

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