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Protests at Columbia University and other campuses

A new school year sees revised NYC college policies on antisemitism

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

William Hochul Jr., Rabbi Marc Schneier, Governor Kathy Hochul, Shari Zuckerman, Synagogue President Jeff Zuckerman at the Hamptons Synagogue

Hochul Attends Pre-Shabbat Reception

By Jacqueline Moore

Mayor Eric Adams

Politics

‘Money in Your Pockets’: Mayor Adams’ program aims to connect ‘underserved’ New Yorkers with public benefits

By Ethan Stark-Miller

Jamaican Sonia Chin stands beside a cardboard pop up of VP Kamala Harris.

Politics

Jamaicans in Chicago say yes to Kamala Harris

By Vinette K. Pryce

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“We feel the heightened energy”: Unity Democratic Club hosts convention watch party in Riverdale

By Emily Swanson

Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz

Politics

SEE IT: Sights from this year’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago

By Emily Davenport

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Queens

Op-Ed: Together We Can Save Our City

By Council Member Joann Ariola

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Politics

LGBTQ leaders blast Trump-Vance campaign at Democratic National Convention

By Matt Tracy

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Brooklyn

Brooklyn takes Chicago: Schumer, Jeffries back Kamala Harris on DNC mainstage

By Adam Daly

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Queens

Queens Reps Meng and Suozzi focus on abortion and immigration at Democratic National Convention

By Iryna Shkurhan

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‘The state was never ready’: Staten Islanders oppose opening of legal pot shop

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

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Rep. Tom Suozzi To Give DNC Speech On Immigration

By Cameryn Oakes

Rep. Torres accuses utility company Con Edison of price gouging, says Bronx residents pay highest rates in NYC

By Emily Swanson

Aerial photo of New York amid housing crisi

Business

Housing crisis: New NYC task force aims to find city-owned land to build new homes

By Robert Pozarycki

Dan Goldman speaks about bill allowing teens to pre-register-to-vote

Brooklyn

Goldman seeks to let teens pre-register to vote under new bill moving through Congress

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

con ed workers rallying outside wearing purple shirts and holding signs

‘Left behind’ contract workers at Con Ed demand family-sustaining jobs

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

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Brooklyn

City will move forward with stripped-back redesign of McGuinness Boulevard

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Queens

Rep. Meng’s speech pushed off schedule last minute during first day of DNC

By Iryna Shkurhan

AOC speaking at Democratic National Convention

Politics

Hochul, AOC focus on jobs, economy – and slamming Trump – during speeches at Democratic National Convention

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

George Santos

Disgraced Former Rep. George Santos Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud, Identity Theft

By Michael Malaszczyk

Trump

Long Island Police Unions Endorse Trump For President in Jericho

By Michael Malaszczyk

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Courts

Former Congressman George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud, identity theft

By Michael Malaszczyk

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Business

Bottoms up! Hochul signs law allowing direct-to-customer shipping of certain alcohols

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

Mayor Eric Adams

Queens

NYC’s enhanced tax credit program put $280 million back in low-income families’ pockets: Mayor Adams

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

More from Around New York

Mayor Eric Adams emphasized Wednesday the city's commitment to keeping the commercial corridor in the South Bronx, known as the Hub, clean and free of drugs and illegal activity.

Mayor Adams tours The Hub after open drug market cleared out, but residents skeptical changes will hold

Lee Soulja-Simmons delivers remarks during NYC Black Pride's 2022 Heritage Image Awards.

NYC Black Pride, slated for mid-August, presses on despite budget cuts

González-Rojas files to run against Ramos for western Queens state Senate seat, touts ‘bold leadership’

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After 10 years, Our Wicked Lady to close permanently on July 21