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New York Democrats demand meeting with RFK Jr. over Trump health funding cuts

By Shane O’Brien

Council Member Robert Holden and District 30 candidate Paul Pogozelski

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District 30 Council race intensifies with contrasting perspectives from Pogozelski and Holden’s staff

By Colum Motherway

Council Member Sandy Nurse (D-Brooklyn) speaking Pre-Stated Press Conference ahead of the passage of her bathroom bill

AMNY

What a relief! City Council passes bill to double public restrooms by 2035

Trump's FEMA cuts would eliminate more than $100 million in flood relief funding for Queens-based initiatives.

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Elected officials blast Trump over FEMA cuts affecting Queens flood mitigation

By Shane O’Brien

City Council leaders speak about Trump tariffs

AMNY

City Council leaders warn Trump tariffs could have devastating effect on NYC’s economy even after pause sparks Wall Street surge

Republican Mayoral Candidate Curtis Sliwa call for election integrity reform

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Curtis Sliwa outlines mayoral priorities at Ridgewood forum, slams Adams, Cuomo

By Colum Motherway

Rikers Island sign near prison

AMNY

Adams admin signs order allowing ICE to reopen Rikers office as NYC pols, criminal justice advocates seethe

Meeks joins House Democrats in introducing a resolution to block President Trump’s 10% blanket tariffs on imports.

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U.S. Rep. Meeks joins House Democrats to fight Trump’s tariff plan, calling it ‘economic sabotage’

By Shane O’Brien

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Mayor Adams says his warm relationship with Trump is benefitting NYC, hours after feds take back more migrant crisis aid

Common sense caucus on composting regulations

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Common Sense Caucus pushes back on NYC’s mandatory composting law, call for voluntary participation

By Colum Motherway

Eric Adams gives thumbs up in NYC Mayor's Race

AMNY

NYC Mayor’s Race: Independent run gives Eric Adams’ re-election bid new life, but his odds are still long

MengU.S. Rep Grace Meng has reintroduced legislation to expand veterans loans to include access to co-ops. Photo courtesy of Rep. Meng's office

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Meng and Malliotakis renew effort to help veterans buy co-ops with VA loans

By Shane O’Brien

Erycka Montoya, a self-described straphanger, has made improved public transport one of her priorities in the campaign for Council District 21.

Politics

District 21 candidate Erycka Montoya leads progressive push in race to replace Francisco Moya

By Shane O’Brien

District 30

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District 30 City Council candidates answer hard-hitting questions during engaging Ridgewood POCA forum

By Colum Motherway

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Meng calls on Department of Homeland Security to restore funding for local food pantries

By Shane O’Brien

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AMNY

New York senators demand Trump Administration restore ‘revolting’ cuts made to WTC Health Program for 9/11 first responders

Protesters hold Hands Off signs in march against Trump in Manhattan

AMNY

‘Hands Off’ march in Manhattan sees tens of thousands protest Trump/Musk agenda and demand end to turmoil

Brad Lander speaks in NYC Mayor's Race

AMNY

EXCLUSIVE | Lander pitches plan to improve beleaguered NYCHA, gains housing leader support in 2025 NYC Mayor’s Race

Migrant shelters in Queens to close in June.

Politics

Ridgewood and Maspeth migrant shelters to close in June, Holden confirms

By Colum Motherway

State Sen. Jessica Ramos (left) and City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams. Thursday, April 3, 2025.

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NYC Mayor’s Race: Speaker Adams, Ramos electrify National Action Network crowd with pledge to take on Trump

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Queens Democrats continue to line up behind Cuomo for mayor

By Shane O’Brien

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AMNY

Mayor Adams opts out of Democratic primary, launches independent re-election bid

Mayor Adams at podium standing next to Speaker Adrienne Adams

AMNY

NYC Mayor’s Race: Adams’ primary rivals allege he’s still in Trump’s pocket despite judge tossing corruption case

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Politics

Cuomo picks up new wave of Queens endorsements in bid for mayor

By Shane O’Brien

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