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Homeless individuals sleeping on a subway train in New York on Jan. 13, 2025.

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Lander seeks ‘housing first’ plan to resolve street homeless, mental health and subway safety crises; gets rebuke from Mayor Adams

Child and parent holding up sign seeking universal childcare

AMNY

Universal childcare push at City Hall park sees hundreds of parents and tots urge City Hall to lift economic hardships, provide free programs

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Is George Santos lying about needing more time to pay restitution?

Mayor Adams delivers State of the City Address

AMNY

Mayor Adams makes reelection pitch at State of the City address focused on families

Queens DA Katz and CM Ariola address crime, quality of life at CB10 meeting

By Athena Dawson

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City announces tougher rules on license plate obstructions amid ghost car crackdown

By Colum Motherway

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EXODUS: Why have 350,000 New Yorkers left the city in 2 years? Affordability is just one reason

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Bronx Times

AOC named to House Energy and Commerce Committee

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Woodhaven

Addabbo’s office donates dozens of winter coats to New York Cares after successful community drive

By Colum Motherway

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Council Member Holden confident Hempstead case will stall NYC congestion tolls

By Colum Motherway

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Over and out? Emergency medical crews denied NYPD radios in move that unions say endangers the public | EXCLUSIVE

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Holden’s deputy Alicia Vaichunas announces candidacy for City Council, joining three other contenders in District 30 race

By Colum Motherway

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Council Member Holden accuses Gov. Hochul of ‘gaslighting’ over mental health crisis plan

By Colum Motherway

USA, New York, woman in the city on a rainy day

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New York City’s drought watch lifted after higher rainfall and conservation efforts

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Jamaica

Council Member Gennaro calls for stricter safety measures after Jamaica nightclub shooting on New Year’s Day

By Colum Motherway

Congestion pricing will introduce tolls for motorists traveling south of 60th Street in Manhattan.

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Holden and Common Sense Caucus urge MTA to address legal challenges before tolls begin Jan. 5

By Shane O’Brien

Former NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey

AMNY

Ex-NYPD top uniformed cop Maddrey’s home raided by federal agents: Commissioner Tisch

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AMNY

2025 Preview | NYC to enter pivotal election cycle, contend with second Trump term in new year

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Maspeth

Union organizations celebrate as Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act signed into law amid Amazon strike

By Colum Motherway

The Met Council delivered 54 boxes of food to senior victims of an EBT scam living in Flushing. Photo: Office of Sandra Ung.

Flushing

Council Member Sandra Ung partners with nonprofit to aid Queens seniors affected by benefits scam

By Shane O’Brien

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States from 1977-1981, known for his activities with Habitat and Humanity.

AMNY

Jimmy Carter, America’s 39th president, dead at 100

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NYCHA eviction rates rise across NYC, but Queens bucks the trend

By Shane O’Brien

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CM Holden: ICE’s arrest of child sex offender shows failures of sanctuary city policies

By Colum Motherway

7 trains arrive at 40th Street station.

AMNY

NY legislative leaders suddenly reject MTA’s $68 billion capital plan

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