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Local NYC Politics

Bronx Conservative Leader Calls for Unity Against “Socialist” Policies

New York City Public Advocate candidate and Bronx Conservative Party Vice Chairman Gonzalo Duran held a press conference on Saturday,...

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Mayor

Mamdani Builds Double-Digit Lead in NYC Mayoral Race

New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani has opened a 13-point lead over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, according to Decision...

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With Election Nearing, Eric Adams Secures Major Backing from Religious Community

With fewer than three months until Election Day, Mayor Eric Adams’ reelection campaign received a major boost Tuesday when almost 100...

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City Council Celebrates $50M Mental Health Win, Presses Mayor on Rikers Closure

Leaders of the New York City Council and supporters of mental health gathered on the steps of City Hall on Monday to commemorate a $50...

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Local NYC Politics

NYC Council Considers Bill to Ban Parking Near Crosswalks Citywide

The New York City Council is preparing to vote on a sweeping street safety bill that supporters say would prevent pedestrian deaths. Still,...

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Mayor Adams Vetoes Bill to Decriminalize Street Vending, Citing Public Safety

Mayor Eric Adams has vetoed a City Council bill that would have eliminated criminal penalties for unlicensed street vendors, citing...

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Local NYC Politics

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

The New York City Board of Elections on Tuesday certified the results of the Republican primary for City Council District 47, even as a...

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Features

NYC Legal Spotlight: From East New York to the Bench, Judge Jacqueline Williams’ Brooklyn Journey

On any given day in Kings County Family Court, you’ll find Judge Jacqueline D. Williams listening intently from the bench, not just to...

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Local NYC Politics

Bronx Street Safety Overhaul Moves Forward After 17-Year Delay

After being proposed 17 years ago, a long-awaited reconstruction project in the Bronx is finally getting the green light. A $45 million...

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20 States, Led by New York and California, Sue Trump Administration Over ‘Illegal Data Grab’ Targeting SNAP Recipients

A coalition of 20 states and Washington, D.C. announced Monday they are suing the Trump administration to stop what they call an “illegal...

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