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Tonya Halsey Schunk, a 33 year veteran of the Westhampton Beach Fire Department, has become the first woman elected to its Board of Commissioners.
Long Island

Tonya Halsey Schunk Elected as First Woman to Westhampton Beach Fire Commissioners Board

By Michael Malaszczyk
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Brooklyn

Mamdani taps union leader to head Intergovernmental Affairs; de Blasio alum as head of staffing

By Kirstyn Brendlen & Lloyd Mitchell

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Op-Ed | New York deserves public health leadership in Washington

By Dr. Maurice Franklin
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The Bronx

State Senator Gustavo Rivera hosts Day of Action against ICE enforcement in the Bronx

By Emily Swanson
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Health

Hochul, legislature agree to passing Medical Aid in Dying bill in January, giving terminally ill New Yorkers the option to take their own lives

By Barbara Russo-Lennon
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Won, community groups distribute more than 1,000 toys to D26 children, with 2 giveaways remaining

By Shane O’Brien
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Myrie introduces white collar crime overhaul

By Nelson A. King
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Manhattan

Local group looks to stall Midtown South Rezoning over environmental concerns

By Adam Daly
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Proposed salary hike for mayor, city council draws watchdog skepticism

By Isabella Gallo
State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Assemblymember Amy Paulin and Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton lead a news conference on the Million Dollar Staircase at the New York State Capitol in Albany ahead of Monday's vote.
Manhattan

Life or death: Fate of ‘Medical Aid in Dying’ bill in New York state rests on whether Hochul will sign it by end of 2025

By Barbara Russo-Lennon
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Queens

Elected officials, Filipino community celebrate co-naming of Woodside street in honor of Dr. José Rizal

By Shane O’Brien
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Queens

Meng hosts hearing to discuss Queens impact of Trump administration’s proposed cuts to STEM funding 

By Renee DeLorenzo
The Massapequa Park Village board listened to residents' concerns about speeding on Voilet Street and approved the site plan for a new Wonder.
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Massapequa Park Village board weighs options to reduce speeding, approves Wonder site

By Casey Fahrer
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Queens

Queens community celebrates as Hochul signs hospital language services bill into law

By Renee DeLorenzo
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FIRST ON amNY: City Council Transportation Chair urges Gov. Hochul to offset future fare hikes in coming budget proposal

By Ethan Stark-Miller
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Politics

Progressive Caucus demands censure of Queens Council Member Vickie Paladino over her anti-Muslim social media posts

By Adam Daly
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Manhattan

Prayers and sighs of relief: How fear of ICE check-ins at Federal Plaza lead to tense moments for family members and advocates

By Dean Moses
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Politics

Mamdani transition: New First Deputy Mayor Fuleihan insists admin will balance bold affordability agenda with fiscal discipline

By Adam Daly
The New York State Gaming Commission voted Monday to approve all three bids for downstate gaming licenses, with three casinos now set to open in New York City by 2030. Photo by Shane O'Brien.
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Gaming Commission approves all 3 NYC casino bids, including Metropolitan Park & Resorts World in Queens

By Shane O’Brien
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NYC subway crime dropped in November, over past 11 months, compared to 2024: NYPD

By Ethan Stark-Miller
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The Bronx

BREAKING: Bally’s wins state casino license to build a casino-hotel complex in Ferry Point Park

By Emily Swanson
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Queens

Amazon workers and Teamsters rally at Woodside warehouse for union recognition

By Shane O’Brien
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Geraldo Rivera Column: Jeffrey who?

By Geraldo Rivera
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Nassau

Focus on the Great Neck Peninsula: The irrepressible Edna Mashaal

By Janet Nina Esagoff
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