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A woman casts her ballot during early voting in Brooklyn on Oct. 25, 2025.

Brooklyn

EARLY VOTING STARTS: Massive turnout across the city as New Yorkers cast ballots in 2025 NYC Mayor’s Race

By Adam Daly & Lloyd Mitchell

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg

2025 ELECTION: Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg getting brisk challenge from ex-prosecutor Diana Florence and public defender Maud Maron

By Claude Solnik

New Yorkers protest ICE raid at Federal Plaza

ICE raid aftermath: Outraged New Yorkers protest at Federal Plaza, demanding end to violent immigration crackdown

By Dean Moses

Assemblyman and Democratic Nominee Zohran Mamdani Mamdani said his administration would prioritize efficiency on city-owned properties to lead by example and encourage private building owners to follow suit.

NYC Mayor’s Race: Mamdani proposes removing scaffolding on city property after three years in new policy to tackle ‘concrete jungle gym’

By Adam Daly & Lloyd Mitchell

court attendee in front of masked ICE agents at Federal Plaza

ICE in courts: Congress Member Goldman, other NYC pols press NYPD to patrol feds, arrest agents who break the law

By Dean Moses

Tens of thousands of New Yorkers peacefully marched from the heart of the Big Apple to Lower Manhattan on Saturday in protest of President Trump and his policies, including the escalation of violence against United States citizens.

‘No Kings’ march in NYC sees more than 100,000 marchers speak out against Trump, no arrests or disruptions

By Dean Moses

executives in suits at affordable housing i NYS press conference

Mitchell-Lama residents in Chelsea poised for tax relief under new law from Hochul | FIRST ON amNY

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

More than 100 students from Zeta Charter Schools in the Bronx and Manhattan got a special tour of the Capitol from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Bronx, Manhattan students navigate D.C. amid fed gov closure

By Claude Solnik

Harlem rep Espaillat speaking about Second Avenue Subway funding freeze by Trump

‘Retaliation, plain and simple’: Espaillat and Harlem leaders blast Trump’s freeze on Second Avenue Subway funding

By Adam Daly

Comptroller Brad Lander speaks at a press conference in Queens on September 25, alongside mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani and Assemblymembers Tony Simone and Jessica González-Rojas

Lander, Goldman refer ICE agent for federal prosecution over courtroom shove of Ecuadorian woman

Adam Daly & Lloyd Mitchell

NYC Mayor’s Race: Mamdani wins Sen. Stewart-Cousins’ ‘ringing endorsement,’ capping Albany trifecta

By Adam Daly

lawmaker being arrested at federal plaza

Brooklyn

Brooklyn lawmakers among more than a dozen pols arrested in ICE protest at Federal Plaza

By Ethan Stark-Miller and Dean Moses

Carriage horse and buggy in central park

Mayor Adams calls for end to NYC horse-drawn carriage industry; City Council says for political gain

By Adam Daly

Family member of 9/11 victim grieves at memorial for World Trade Center victims

Remembering 9/11: Survivors recall the World Trade Center attacks and years of personal recovery as New York marks 24th anniversary

By Dean Moses

Jerry Nadler celebrates primary win

Who will replace Jerry Nadler, who will retire in 2026 after 34 years in Congress repping Manhattan?

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

Reverend Al Sharpton leads big crowd during March on Wall Street in support of DEI programs

‘Keep the dream alive!’ Reverend Al Sharpton leads ‘March on Wall Street’ seeking to protect DEI in corporate America

By Dean Moses

Mayor Eric Adams cuts the ribbon at his new Harlem campaign office at 102 West 124th Street on Wednesday

NYC Mayor’s Race: Eric Adams opens Harlem campaign office amid ballot-line dispute with election officials

By Adam Daly and Ramy Mahmoud

City Council, advocates celebrate $50 million mental health and safety investment, call on Mayor Adams to prioritize Rikers closure

By Shea Vance & Lloyd Mitchell

Council member Tiffany Cabán among 50 protesters arrested in takeover of Schumer, Gillibrand’s Midtown offices

By Dean Moses

Midtown mass shooting suspect holding M4 rifle with photo of his permit

MIDTOWN MASS SHOOTING: How Nevada gun laws helped enable a killer to wreak havoc and death in New York

By Ajani Stella

people embrace during a candlelight vigil in Bryant Park

New Yorkers gather in Bryant Park to grief Midtown mass shooting victims, vow ‘we are stronger together’

By Manuela Moreyra

Masked guards for ICE escort immigrant

ICE in court: Feds snatch more immigrants as Lander, Williams demand safety inspection of detainment center

By Dean Moses

three men apprehended in dark ICE courtroom.

Housing & Homelessness

ICE in courts: Arrests go on in Lower Manhattan as leaked video shows immigrants detained in squalid conditions

By Dean Moses and Adam Daly

public school

NYC public school funding: Pols and advocates rally at Tweed Courthouse to condemn federal cuts in Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

By Shea Vance

More from Around New York

Majority Leader Amanda Farias celebrated passing the 'City of Yes for Housing Opportunity' zoning amendment.

Opinion | In a housing crisis, New Yorkers deserve clear Co-op application rules

The State Capitol building in Albany.

New York State Senate votes to stop IVF discrimination against queer couples

Samantha Kattan speaks at a launch party at the Windjammer in Ridgewood. Photo via Emily Teague.

DSA-backed Samantha Kattan officially launches campaign to succeed AM Valdez in District 37

Sam Quaglierini bowler

This Crown Heights bowler is still rolling strong at 85