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Queens socialist Assembly Member Mamdani arrested while protesting with Jewish New Yorkers in Brooklyn

Senator Joe Manchin during press conference at train station

Spoiler alert? West Virginia Senator Manchin weighs independent presidential run while denouncing two-party system

Posted on October 14, 2023

SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher

Q&A with SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher: What will striking union do now that studio talks have broken down?

Posted on October 14, 2023

Woman in Israel mourns victim of Hamas terrorist attack

Where to donate amid the Israel-Hamas conflict

Posted on October 14, 2023

Republican choice for House Speaker Jim Jordan

Republicans in disarray: Trump acolyte Jim Jordan nominated as party’s choice for House Speaker, path to majority uncertain

Posted on October 13, 2023

Israelis evacuate after Hamas rocket strike

NYC DSA members playing both sides of Israel-Hamas conflict in wake of terror attacks

Posted on October 13, 2023

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Adams admin to impose 60-day cap on shelter stays for migrant families: source

Posted on October 13, 2023

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Council Member Inna Vernikov arrested for bringing gun to pro-Palestine protest near Brooklyn College

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Council Member arrested for bringing gun to protest against pro-Palestinian campus rally

Posted on October 13, 2023

House Republican Steve Scalise drops out of Speaker's race

Republicans in disarray: Party chaos in Speaker’s race keeps the House of Representatives in gridlock

Posted on October 13, 2023

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War in Israel | NYPD boosts presence around five boroughs ahead of planned protests, rumored ‘day of jihad’

Posted on October 13, 2023

Advocates announce effort to preserve right-to-shelter

Right-to-shelter rollback: Coalition of NYC advocates, clergy and labor groups seek to stop Mayor Adams’ moves to end shelter mandate

Posted on October 12, 2023

George Santos walking surrounded by reporters

Editorial | Expel George Santos, the Congress clown, after latest indictment

Posted on October 12, 2023

Social Security cost of living adjustment: Seniors at supermarket picking out produce

Social Security boost: Millions of recipients to get 3.2% benefit bump for higher cost of living

Posted on October 12, 2023

Donald Trump pointing finger at speech, criticizes Netanyahu

War in Israel | Ex-president Trump shamelessly slams Netanyahu, calls terrorist group Hezbollah ‘very smart’

Posted on October 12, 2023

NY: Triangle Fire Memorial Dedication

Greenwich Village

‘Making a statement’: New Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire memorial honors 146 victims, 112 years later

Posted on October 12, 2023

Kathy Hochul

Gov. Hochul’s admin formally backs Mayor’s latest request to suspend shelter mandate

Posted on October 11, 2023

Steve Scalise

House Republicans are trying to nominate a new speaker after ousting McCarthy but it could be a wait

Posted on October 11, 2023

Midtown Manhattan

Mayor Adams calls for Hamas to be destroyed at Midtown rally drawing thousands

Posted on October 11, 2023

Congress Member George Santos at court

SANTOS INDICTED AGAIN: Lying Queens/‌Long Island Congress member charged with credit card and campaign finance fraud

Posted on October 10, 2023

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Mayor defends trip to Latin America amid criticism, asserts mission achieved desired objectives

Posted on October 10, 2023

NYPD presence at Israel, Palestine protests in Midtown.

War in Israel: Mayor, NYPD warn of potential lone wolf attacks in aftermath of Hamas-led massacre

Posted on October 10, 2023

President Joe Biden speaks Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, about the war between Israel and the militant Palestinian group Hamas.

Biden condemns Hamas for ‘unadulterated evil’ attack on Israel, vows US resolve in backing Israel

Posted on October 10, 2023

Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi

Former Rep. Tom Suozzi launches bid to take back his old seat from controversial Republican George Santos

Posted on October 10, 2023

Mayor Eric Adams before star of David in candles at vigil over Israel terrorist attacks

Midtown Manhattan

At vigil for Israel terrorist attack victims, Mayor Adams denounces pro-Palestine protests

Posted on October 10, 2023

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Queens community stands united in support of Israel at Kew Gardens vigil

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Rep. Meng calls on State Department to help get her constituents out of Israel and back home to Queens

Israelis evacuate after Hamas rocket strike

Editorial | Defending the indefensible: No room for ‘bothsides-ism’ in Hamas attack on Israel

Posted on October 9, 2023

Queens lawmaker Zohran Mamdani

Queens socialist lawmaker denounces Mideast violence but slams Israeli government following Hamas attack

Posted on October 8, 2023

Congress Member Dan Goldman

Congress Member Dan Goldman evacuates Israel after dodging rocket fire amid Hamas offensive

Posted on October 8, 2023

Kevin McCarthy

Kevin McCarthy is out as speaker of the House. Here’s what’s next

Posted on October 7, 2023

Donald Trump in court

Trump loses again: Ex-prez fails in emergency appeal to halt civil fraud trial in Manhattan

Posted on October 7, 2023

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Mayor gains insight on NYC’s migrant crisis during Latin America visit, Acknowledges no ‘magic pill’ solution

Posted on October 6, 2023

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Southern Brooklyn council candidates talk infrastructure, healthcare, and housing at political forum

City Council Member Shahana Hanif, who introduced migrant crisis bill

Migrant crisis | Brooklyn City Council member seeks to block Mayor Adams’ limits on shelter stays

Posted on October 6, 2023

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Adams admin makes revised request to suspend shelter mandate, drawing swift backlash from advocates

Posted on October 4, 2023

Governor Kathy Hochul is cracking down on cannabis.

New York to expand cannabis market with more applications for legal sales, crack down on illegal sellers

Posted on October 4, 2023

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Mayor wants to provide ‘true picture’ of NYC migrant crisis during trip to South America this week

Posted on October 3, 2023

Donald Trump

ZIP IT! Judge gives Trump gag order after series of bizarre rants outside Manhattan courtroom

Posted on October 3, 2023

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Congressional candidate running for George Santos’ seat thanks community for recent surge in fundraising

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

VACATED: McCarthy booted from Speaker’s seat amid House Republican disarray

Posted on October 3, 2023

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Congestion pricing toll will be paid by riders, not drivers, of taxis and for-hire vehicles

Posted on October 3, 2023

NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams speaks during a rally for Wrongful Conviction Day outside City Hall on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. Advocates called on Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign the Wrongful Conviction Act.

Impacted individuals demand Hochul sign Wrongful Convictions bill

Posted on October 2, 2023

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Gov. Hochul says 18,000 jobs available for eligible Venezuelan migrants

Posted on October 2, 2023

Midtown Manhattan

Trump returns to NYC for civil court fraud case, drawing protesters on both sides

Posted on October 2, 2023

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Supreme Court rejects landlords’ challenge to New York’s rent stabilization law

Posted on October 2, 2023

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Rep. Matt Gaetz is threatening to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy. It won’t be easy

Posted on October 2, 2023

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Top Adams advisor calls to ‘close the borders’ amid migrant crisis

Posted on October 1, 2023

More from around NYC

Bronx penny pincher crash

SUV crashes into Bronx Penny Pincher storefront in Pelham Bay

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Victoria’s Secrets: A cherished moment

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Fright fest! Eight Brooklyn events to help you get in the Halloween spirit

Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson joined advocates to mark National Coming Out Day on, Oct. 10.

National Coming Out Day observed in the boroughs