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Politics

State Assembly overwhelmingly passes parkland alienation bill necessary for Metropolitan Park

By Shane O’Brien

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Politics

González-Rojas heralds inclusion of universal school meals in historic state budget win

By Shane O’Brien

Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani with tenants who support rent freeze

AMNY

NYC Mayor’s Race: Tenants’ group backing Mamdani after his rent freeze call, amNY learns

State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez speaks in the State Senate. Photo courtesy of office of State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez.

Queens Post

State Sen. Gonzalez lauds budget for cost-of-living measures but says bold action is still needed

Mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo

AMNY

NYC Mayor’s Race: Cuomo continues to lead Democratic primary field, with Mamdani second, in new Marist poll

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Politics

Maspeth RV fire destroys iconic GoodFellas Diner, reignites debate over illegal street dwellings

By Colum Motherway

Andrew Cuomo speaking in NYC mayor's race

AMNY

NYC Mayor’s Race: Cuomo gets $1.5M in public funds, but CFB withholds another $622K over suspected ‘improper coordination’ with super PAC

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Politics

Rockaway residents criticize Pheffer Amato for withdrawing support for NY HEAT Act

By Shane O’Brien

The Court Square Park fountain is removed as part of planned renovation work. Photo courtesy of Iztvan Ritz.

LIC Post

Court Square fountain removed as part of planned renovations to Court Square Park

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Bronx Times

AOC meetings with Lander, Mamdani spur talk of possible mayoral endorsement

Mayor Eric Adams during off topic questions on May 6.

AMNY

Adams meets with President Trump in DC to discuss ‘infrastructure, other funding items’

Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks about budget and affordability

AMNY

Final state budget includes Gov. Hochul’s affordability measures as she prepares for tough 2026 re-election fight

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Politics

Addabbo collects tons of e-waste, paint and paper in latest round of community events

By Colum Motherway

Mayor Adams wearing sunglasses while speaking about housing investments

AMNY

Mayor Adams applauds new state budget that expands involuntary commitment powers for those with mental illness

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Politics

Meng introduces bipartisan bill to reimburse SNAP fraud victims

By Shane O’Brien

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Politics

Forest Hills Green Team endorse Paul Pogozelski for District 30 City Council seat

By Colum Motherway

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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

AMNY

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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Politics

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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AMNY

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

More from Around New York

William Blount, 60, was found guilty of following Rothschild down the steps of the Queens Plaza subway station on February 24, 2022, before kicking her and then brutally bashing her skull with a hammer some 13 times before making off with her bag.

Violent felon sentenced to 25 years to life for brutal Queens hammer attack that left victim asking ‘Why me?’

People sit on the lawn of Washington Square Park after the 2025 NYC Pride March in New York City, June 29, 2025.

Report outlines New York State’s LGBTQ population and highlights disparities

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Schneps Podcasts

Julie Ratner, Co-founder and chairwoman of The Ellen Hermanson Foundation

2025 Guide to NYC Neighborhoods: The Bronx

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2025 Guide to NYC Neighborhoods: The Bronx