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Council Member Phil Wong penned a letter to the NYC Department of Environmental Protection and the NYC Water Board.

Queens

CM Wong calls for end to ‘backdoor tax’ on water bills amid budget concerns

By Paulina Albarracin

DSA member David Orkin has launched a campaign to primary AM Jenifer Rajkumar in the 38th Assembly District. Photo via David4Queens Instagram.

Queens

David Orkin picks up several union endorsements in bid to challenge Rajkumar in primary

By Shane O’Brien

Thomas Plominski, a Manorhaven resident, helped spearhead a public meetings to inform residents about overdevelopment in Manorhaven.

Editorial: Good news in addressing housing

By Long Island Press

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Politics

MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: NYC schools chief warns 80% class-size mandate may be out of reach by September

By Adam Daly

House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joins Rep. Ritchie Torres, Borough President Vanessa Gibson, Council Speaker Julie Menin, former Council Member Jimmy Vacca and others for a Women's History Month event on March 1, 2026.

EXCLUSIVE: Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorses Rep. Ritchie Torres in NY-15 reelection bid

By Marina Samuel

Over 14 tons of illegal vapes were seized by officials, the state said.

Nassau

Officials seize 14 tons of illegal vapes, most headed to Nassau

By Casey Fahrer

Geraldo Rivera

Geraldo Rivera Column: Sí, Se Puede

By Geraldo Rivera

Bill O'Reilly

Bill O’Reilly Column: Accepting evil

By Bill O’Reilly

Muslim New Yorkers pray in park to mark end of Ramadan

Politics

As NYC’s first Muslim mayor marked Ramadan in public, many Muslim New Yorkers felt seen

By Adam Daly

City Hall looking up in red tint amid nyc budget problems

Politics

NYC BUDGET: Another rating company issues negative financial outlook as City Hall grapples with big deficit

By Robert Pozarycki & Adam Daly

Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaking at microphone

Politics

MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: NYC elected officials move closer to possible pay raise after Mayor appoints salary commission members

By Adam Daly

Maspeth Firehouse suffered the greatest losses of any NYC firehouse on 9/11. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.

Queens

Elected officials call for Maspeth Firehouse to be designated official city landmark ahead of 25th anniversary of 9/‌11

By Shane O’Brien

New Hyde Park's village board and department superintendents at the recent trustee meeting.

Nassau

New Hyde Park presents tentative budget

By J. Cav Scott

Hozier performs at Forest Hills Stadium during the 2024 concert season.

Queens

Economic impact report finds Forest Hills Stadium generated $42.5 million for local economy

By Shane O’Brien

Politics

No More 24 Act expected to pass mid-April, protesters vow daily sit-in until then

By Renee DeLorenzo

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Politics

Agency tasked with protecting workers says it needs more lawyers as Mamdani reverses campaign commitment to double its budget

By Isabella Gallo

Mayor Zohran Mamdani with people in City Hall to announce new Office of Community Safety

Politics

MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor starts new community safety office, with mental health crises an early focus

By Adam Daly

Trustees Michael Longobardi (L.) and Jennifer Stewart (R.) won reelection unopposed in Floral Park.

Nassau

Floral Park incumbent trustees win election

By J. Cav Scott

Residents in the Villages of Farmingdale and Massapequa Park elected two trustees and a justice in the recent election.

Nassau

New trustee elected in Farmingdale, two incumbents return to board in Massapequa Park election

By Casey Fahrer

The latest crash on the Southern State Parkway has exemplified the roadway's danger.

Nassau

Latest fatal Southern State crash exemplifies danger of parkway

By Casey Fahrer

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz urged homeowners to protect against deed theft during a meeting in Astoria on Wednesday, March 18.

Queens

DA Katz urges Queens homeowners to protect against deed theft during Astoria public safety meeting

By Shane O’Brien

The Village of Sea Cliff had two trustees and a justice elected while one trustee was elected int he Village of Brookville.

Nassau

Two trustees, village justice elected in Sea Cliff, one trustee elected in Brookville

By Casey Fahrer

Michael Genatt was elected as the newest trustee in the Village of Brookville.

Nassau

Michael Genatt elected as newest trustee in Village of Brookville

By Casey Fahrer

Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks alongside Gov. Kathy Hochul and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch at One Police Plaza, Jan. 6, 2026.

Politics

Mayor Mamdani to sign order creating Office of Community Safety as first step on mental health response pledge

By Adam Daly & Dean Moses

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Mott Haven group sounds the alarm to elected officials about poor living conditions in the South Bronx

From L to R: Michael-Vincent Crea, Thomas O’Grady, Michael Kane, Caitlin Herrity, Jack Schlossberg, Clover Welsh, Layla Law Gisiko, David Warren, Brendan Fay, Dr. John Lahey, Aaron Pesin, Abby Donley, Nicholas Dodd, Sheila and Meghan Brophy on Fifth Avenue.

Lavender and Green Alliance celebrates 10 years in NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Feral cats at the new Catstoria location in LIC.

‘Every cat has a story’: Queens cat rescue lays down new roots in Long Island City

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum announces $13M renovation for new African art galleries with 2027 opening date