Opinion: Meeting the Moment? Mamdaniβs Shift from Insurgent to Mayor
"In the coming months, the mayor will face new tests, and we will better understand what he is willing to fight for." The post Opinion:…
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Knicks championship trophy to be displayed at the American Museum of Natural History
The 30-pound trophy, which is made of sterling silver and gold vermeil, depicts a life-sized basketball entering a hoop and features the names of every…
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MTA wraps up $106M renovation of Borough Hall subway where ceiling collapsed in 2018
Brooklyn's Borough Hall station fell into disrepair before the MTA began an extensive renovation project five years ago. The station is one of the oldest…
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State drops case over MSG lawyer blacklist, issues $30K fine for paperwork
James L. Dolan at AMC Networks 2026 Upfront held at Spring Studios on April 29, 2026 in New York. The legal drama between the state…
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Extra Extra: At least the Mets are well-compensated
Because they're currently on pace to be the biggest waste of money in baseball history but they could turn things around, here are your afternoon…
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Unable to arrest Netanyahu, Mamdani says New Yorkers should protest Israeli leader at UN
Zohran Mamdani gave an address Tuesday, July 21 admitting he did not have the legal authority to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu on an International Criminal Court…
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Bennett challenges NJ Rep. Kean to flurry debates before midterms
Democratic nominee Rebecca Bennett for New Jersey's 7th Congressional district. The Democrat says she wants five more debates in addition to the one scheduled in…
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Landlords sue NYC Rent Guidelines Board, claiming Mamdani meddled in rent freeze decision
Mayor Zohran Mamdani Seven limited liability companies sued the board on Tuesday to try to stop an unprecedented two-year rent freeze. [ more βΊ ]
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As NYers lose SNAP benefits under new work rules, city sees an opportunity to help
WNYC and Gothamist on Tuesday night hosted a community forum on the food affordability crisis. It was the first installment in a new, five-part initiative:…
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Early Addition: Love is gifting a Trader Joe’s tote bag you waited in line for
Because that's so sweet, here are your early links: Open primaries seem appealing to the people who keep losing closed primaries, country singer attacks Hochul…
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Public defenders group serving Brooklyn and Queens ends strike
Union members picketing outside Brooklyn Defender Services offices. Brooklyn Defender Services workers walked off the job nearly a week ago. [ more βΊ ]
Read full article βMamdani Tapped McKinsey Partner After Axing $9.9 Million McKinsey Contract
Months after scrapping a $9.9 million McKinsey & Co. consulting contract as part of an effort to rein in city spending, Mayor Zohran Mamdani on…
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As Jersey City cuts workers amid budget crisis, unions make their voices heard
A view of Jersey City from above. Most of the city's unions are currently without contracts or negotiating expiring ones soon. [ more βΊ ]
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Mamdani to appoint antitrust crusader Lina Khan as chair of NYC economic development agency
Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images As board chair, Khan will be able to scrutinize an agency that has been criticized over the years for being too…
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Ozone Park sergeant believed to be third U.S. soldier killed in Jordan attack
Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, a 28-year-old Army sergeant from Ozone Park, Queens, is believed to be the third service member to…
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Mamdani looks to ask voters if NYC should speed up construction of bus and bike lanes
A ballot proposal would cut red tape around the construction of bus and bike lanes. The Commission on Government Efficiency has proposed reducing the time…
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Attack of the jorts: Giant denim shorts have taken over New York City
Caroline Abreu Big jorts are cooling, comfortable and casual. What else do you want in a summer garment? [ more βΊ ]
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5 dead, 82 sick in Upper East Side Legionnairesβ disease outbreak
City health officials also confirmed the presence of live Legionella bacteria in 34 cooling towers, all of which have been cleaned and disinfected. [ more…
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NYC Council to weigh Legionnaires’ hotline, other responses to UES outbreak
Julie Menin, speaker of the New York City Council, at a Memorial Day ceremony May 26, 2026, at Intrepid Museum. The City Council speaker called…
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Flash flood warning issued for parts of NYC amid tornado watch
Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens are under a flash flood warning until 7:15 p.m. as severe storms threaten the region. [ more βΊ ]
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