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Republican Council Members Joann Ariola of Queens (left) and David Carr of Staten Island (right) are facing off to be the chamber's next minority leader. Taken on Jan. 23, 2025.

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Boro battle: Race for GOP leadership in City Council comes down to Staten Island’s Carr and Queens’ Ariola

Mayor Eric Adams

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Mayor Adams not ‘feeling best,’ on ‘limited’ public schedule this week while undergoing medical tests, City Hall says

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‘We’ll stand up for all New Yorkers’: Mayor addresses ICE raids and Roosevelt Ave transformation at Corona town hall

By Shane O’Brien

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Candidate Profile: Romeo Hitlall for City Council District 28

By Athena Dawson

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Elected officials denounce contractor’s treatment of cleaning staff in Queens and Manhattan

By Shane O’Brien

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Senator Addabbo reveals plan to ban sweepstake casinos after loophole discovered in online gambling

By Colum Motherway

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Mayor Adams shares 90-day progress of Operation Restore Roosevelt

By Shane O’Brien

Mayor Eric Adams gestures while speaking about President Donald Trump on Jan. 21

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Adams unloads on Biden in bombshell interview with right-wing commentator Tucker Carlson

This area on Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard was penalized for being an abandoned, unpermitted Mobile Food Vending Operation. (3,000 pounds of produce confiscated & donated).BEFORE

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Illegal fruit vendors face enforcement sweeps in Queens led by Senator Addabbo and DSNY

By Colum Motherway

Asylum Seeking Migrants Wait In Line For Immigration Customs Enforcement Appointments

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ICE raids imminent: Queens advocates launch urgent push to educate undocumented immigrants

By Shane O’Brien

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Queens officials condemn Trump’s first day in office and sweeping executive orders

By Shane O’Brien

Mayor Adams and NYPD Chief talk about enhanced NYC subway safety efforts

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NYC subway safety: Enhanced overnight NYPD patrols begin as Mayor Adams outlines state-backed security strategy

Jan. 6 protesters at the U.S. Capitol

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These New Yorkers arrested and prosecuted for roles in Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection pardoned by President Trump

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Queens Republican Club hosts candidates for Borough President and City Council races

By Colum Motherway

An advocate holds a sign reading: "We are an immigrant city."

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Trump Inauguration: New York immigrant groups slam new president’s attempts to revoke birthright citizenship

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Council candidates Pogozelski and Vaichunas co-host Middle Village meeting to address DSNY regulations and housing initiatives

By Colum Motherway

New York Attorney General Letitia James.

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New York Attorney General’s office adds Director of Muslim Affairs to the team

Mayor Eric Adams

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Op-ed | January budget plan makes NYC safer, more affordable to raise a family

Senator Chuck Schumer tears up photo illustrating SALT cap

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Getting SALT-y: New York pols call on Trump, Republicans to tax deduction ‘problem they created’

Former Comptroller Scott Stringer (left), Mayor Eric Adams (center), and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo (right).

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Stringer poll has him leading current Dem mayoral field, but throws win to Cuomo if he jumps in

NYS Attorney General Letitia James

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AG Letitia James urges Senate to reject Laken Riley Act, citing threats to due process and public safety

New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul gives State of the State address in Albany

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Hochul outlines 2025 agenda in State of the State address, drawing mixed reactions from Queens lawmakers

By Colum Motherway

Former City Comptroller Scott Stringer

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FIRST ON amNY: Stringer releases plan to build 20,000 affordable homes in 5 years as he officially launches mayoral bid

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Trump’s second term sparks fear among New York’s immigrant communities as deportation plans loom

By Shane O’Brien

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

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‘Pet Shop Days’ immerses viewers in gritty NYC romance drama

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