Is the UN past the point of no return? World leaders debate in New York next week
This year’s UNGA features the world body caught in a debate over its relevancy while facing wars in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan.
After the most NYC drownings in 5 years, leaders and victim’s family call for change
This past summer season, New York City had more drowning deaths than it’s experienced since before the pandemic began, and ...
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New York City eyeing Slave Reparations Bill
New York City Council members have passed legislation aimed at acknowledging, studying, and addressing the impact of slavery ...
Advocates push for expanded NYC swim instruction, access
After a deadly summer at New York City-run beaches, many City Council members are making a push for better water safety.
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What is NYC's Office of Asylum Seeker Operations, whose leader got a visit from the feds?
The latest twist in the investigations into Mayor Eric Adams' administration involves the head of an office formed just a ...
New York City sheriff under investigation as Adams’ inner circle faces federal probes
NEW YORK — The New York City Department of Investigation is probing the city Sheriff’s Office and the man who leads it, ...
NYC councilwoman wants to ban e-scooter program in Downtown Flushing
New York City’s e-scooter share program in Eastern Queens continues to get pushback from lawmakers. But one of the e-scooter ...
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NYC e-scooter share program continues to get pushback
New York City's e-scooter share program in Eastern Queens continues to get pushback from lawmakers. Last week, New York City ...
NYC lawmakers call for investigation into de Blasio, health officials after COVID czar caught bragging about sex parties during pandemic
New York City lawmakers called for an investigation Friday into ex-Mayor Bill de Blasio’s COVID Czar — after he was caught bragging on hidden camera about going to a drug-fueled sex ...
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Council differs with mayor's plan to fill police chief vacancy
At the end of Thursday’s Common Council meeting, Councilor Dave Monette (D-Ward 5) shared a written statement disagreeing ...
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Man shot by NYPD at Brooklyn subway stop can't walk, his attorney says
A man who police shot on a crowded Brooklyn subway platform Sunday — after, the NYPD says, he skipped a fare and threatened ...
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NYCHA Still Reeling With Rent Debts From COVID-19
At a recent City Council hearing, NYCHA shared that more than 70,000 households still owe rent, due in large part to being ...