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Politics

Rajkumar introduces ‘Penny’s Law’ to hold reckless dog owners accountable for violent pet attacks

By Colum Motherway

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Politics

BP Richards calls on Trump to restore $150M in Queens flood mitigation funds

By Shane O’Brien

Andrew Cuomo as NYC mayor's race contender

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NYC Mayor’s Race: Cuomo holds big lead 7 weeks out from Democratic primary. Can TV ads change that?

Correction officers union and public advocate dispute Rikers Island conditions

AMNY

War of words at Rikers Island: Public advocate, correction officer union boss clash over conditions at jails

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Navarro and Monserrate disqualified from ballot as District 21 field narrows to 4

By Shane O’Brien

Japneet Singh, candidate for New York City Council District 28, second from left wearing his religious Sikh turban, as he served the long line of kids at Police Officer Edward Byrne Park, in South Ozone Park, at an Easter Egg Hunt on April 19, 2025.

Caribbean Life

Young and Visionary: Japneet Singh runs for NYC Council District 28

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AMNY

‘Never go back!’ Hundreds united on Staten Island for 50-year celebration of Willowbrook State School closure decree

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Adams accuses Campaign Finance Board of ‘poisoning atmosphere’ with release of letter charging his campaign broke the law

Mayor Adams with officials walking in school hall announcing the NYC budget amid Trump turmoil

AMNY

NYC budget: Adams admin not worried about Trump tariffs and funding cuts sparking ‘doomsday’ for NYC economy

Lawyers at Foley Square for Law Day Rally against Trump.

AMNY

Hundreds of lawyers converge on Foley Square in ‘break-the-glass’ moment for the rule of law in second Trump era

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Candidates compete for open District 30 Council seat as Holden reaches term limit

By Colum Motherway

The entrance to P.S. 58 on Grand Avenue, which local leaders say is too close to a proposed cannabis dispensary under state law.

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Maspeth leaders reject proposed cannabis dispensary near elementary school, cite state law violations

By Colum Motherway

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NYC budget: Mayor Adams unveils $115 billion re-election year plan flush with new spending

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NYC panel weighing ways to build more affordable housing and get voters to the polls through charter revision

district 28

Race to replace Adrienne Adams in Queens’ District 28 draws five Democratic candidates

By Athena Dawson

Addabbo

Politics

Addabbo to host recycling drive, senior job fair and mobile office sessions across the district

By Colum Motherway

city council

Politics

Shekar Krishnan faces Democratic, Republican challengers in District 25 City Council race

By Ethan Marshall

Ridgewood Democratic Club

Politics

District 30 City Council hopefuls face off at Ridgewood Democratic Club forum

By Colum Motherway

Mayor Eric Adams speaking at City Hall on 2025 NYC Mayor's Race

AMNY

Adams unveils after-school expansion and effort to make it universal, following similar plans from mayoral rivals

Mayor Eric Adams speaks about state budget deal

AMNY

Mayor Adams scores wins on discovery laws, involuntary removal changes in state budget deal

district 21

Queens District 21 race to replace Francisco Moya draws four candidates ahead of 2025 election

By Shane O’Brien

Rent Guidelines Board members speak as push for rent freeze continues

AMNY

NYC Mayor’s Race: Adams won’t commit to rent freeze, urges rivals to consider small landlords

Long Island City

Queensbridge community honors late leader April Simpson-Taylor with street co-naming

Mayor Adams wearing sunglasses while speaking about housing investments

AMNY

Mayor Adams touts millions for NYCHA, supportive housing, tenant safeguards in self-proclaimed ‘best budget ever’

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