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Trump admin sues NYC to overturn sanctuary laws, arguing they are unconstitutional, days after Border Patrol agent shot

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Mayor Adams again insists ‘we follow the rules’ in light of latest reported straw donations to his campaign

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Mayor Adams says he ‘wishes’ he could use executive orders to skirt laws he disagrees with

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In an already bizarre NYC mayor’s race, is there any chance of a write-in candidate finding success?

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Holden slams acquittal of NYC carriage driver in animal abuse case linked to 2022 horse collapse

By Shane O’Brien

ssembly Member Jessica González-Rojas pictured with city and state elected officials, supporters, and neighbors at her Senate race fundraiser at the Queensboro. Photo: Kisha Bari/González-Rojas campaign.

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González-Rojas picks up high-profile endorsements after officially launching campaign for Ramos’ Senate seat

By Shane O’Brien

Meng has introduced legislation that would require ICE agents to display their badge and badge number.

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Rep. Meng introduces legislation that would require ICE agents to display badge number

By Shane O’Brien

Assemblymember Stacey Pheffer Amato went to bat for members of the FDNY, volunteer firefighters and EMTs and paramedics during the legislative session.

Pheffer Amato passes legislation on behalf of the FDNY, volunteer firefighters, EMTs and paramedics

By Bill Parry

Elected officials and advocates celebrate the new ADA-compliant ramp at the Jackson Heights Post Office. Photo: Shane O'Brien

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Elected officials, advocates celebrate completion of long-awaited ADA-compliant ramp at Jackson Heights Post Office

By Shane O’Brien

Mayor Eric Adams speaks announces new social services hub in Brooklyn

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Every Block Counts: NYC expands targeted crime-reduction program to all five boroughs

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Mamdani clarifies stance on ‘globalize the intifada,’ says distance between phrase’s intent and reception is ‘bridge too far’

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards released a 2025 Queens Community Board Demographic Report on Tuesday, July 13.

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BP Richards appoints record number of new community board members in 2025 report

By Athena Dawson

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Rise Light & Power representatives, city officials and public advocates launch the Reimagine Ravenswood Neighborhood Plan on Thursday, July 17.

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BP Richards, city officials launch ‘historic’ community-driven ‘Reimagine Ravenswood’ plan

By Shane O’Brien

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González-Rojas files to run against Ramos for western Queens state Senate seat, touts ‘bold leadership’

By Shane O’Brien

Queens City Council Member Vickie Paladino, pictured in a file photo. Paladino is facing legal threats and calls for an ethics investigation after being accused of making false and inflammatory statements about the partner of slain activist Ryan Carson.

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Partner of murdered Brooklyn activist Ryan Carson calls for ethics probe into Queens City Council Member Paladino’s online attacks

Mayor Eric Adams smiling and wearing suit as he walks near glass door

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NYC Mayor’s Race: Adams raises $1.5M over past month, on heels of CFB again denying him public funds

Tom Donlon sworn in as interim NYPD commissioner in September 2024, a role he now claims in a federal lawsuit was undermined by systemic corruption and political interference

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Bombshell lawsuit: Ex-Police Commissioner Tom Donlon claims Mayor Adams and NYPD leaders ran department as ‘criminal enterprise’

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Mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa rallies supporters in Whitestone

By Robert Pearl

Mayor Eric Adams speaking in suit and tie at podium

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NYC Mayor’s Race: Eric Adams to be endorsed by slew of law enforcement unions

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NYC Mayor’s Race: Mamdani heads into talks with business, Democratic leaders with ‘desire for partnership’

Garbage pile-up in Juniper Valley Park. Photo courtesy of Council Member Robert Holden Facebook.

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Holden praises Parks, Sanitation commissioners for removing garbage pile-up at Juniper Valley Park

By Shane O’Brien

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NYC Mayor’s Race: Cuomo makes his independent bid for mayor official, says he’s ‘in it to win it’

Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani.

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NYC Mayor’s Race: New Super PACs form for and against Mamdani as general election heats up

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Council Member Won, husband Eugene Noh denounce ‘sexist’ scrutiny after he joins Adams campaign

By Shane O’Brien

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