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Mamdani raises $301K in a month for 2029 reelection, opts out of NYC matching-funds program

By Adam Daly

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Nassau

Russell Gardens Mayor David Miller enhances community during years of service

By Gianna Longo

From left, Village of Saddle Rock Trustee Hal Chadow, Trustee Kousha Askari, Trustee Joshua Rabanipour and Mayor Kambiz “Eli” Akhavan present conceptual renderings for proposed beautification projects during Board of Trustees meeting.

Nassau

Saddle Rock officials unveil beautification plans, address residents’ concerns

By Miao Li

U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi held a press conference, fighting to protect TPS designation for Salvadorians.

Nassau

U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi pushes for temporary protected status retention for Salvadorans

By Casey Fahrer

Home care workers fighting to end the 24-hour work day in front of City Council Speaker Julie Menin’s home criticized her for not bringing Intro. 303 to a vote nearly three months after she promised to by the end of April.

Politics

‘That is a betrayal’: Home care workers ramp up pressure on Speaker Menin to end 24-hour workday with sit-in outside her home

By Renee DeLorenzo

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Politics

New federal Rikers remediation manager issues first report with deadlines for improving ‘unconstitutional’ jail

By Isabella Gallo

Queens City Council Member Vickie Paladino, who's being sued over making threats against an activist online.

Politics

Queens City Council member sued by girlfriend of Brooklyn murder victim for social media posts that allegedly sparked online harassment

By Isabella Gallo

WF Indutrial proposed building a data center in Yaphank.

Suffolk

The debate about data centers as state leaders place moratorium

By James Bernstein

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Politics

Victories declared after recount fights in Manhattan and Queens Assembly races

By Adam Daly

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Queens

Reps. Meeks, Meng demand compensation for Queens residents after Con Ed shut off power during recent heatwave

By Renee DeLorenzo

Nassau

Port Washington North Board of Trustees address construction status

By Gianna Longo

A carriage horse near Manhattan's Grand Army Plaza at the southeast corner of Central Park. Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

Politics

‘Neigh!’ to Central Park horse carriages: City Council Speaker Menin backs Romanch’s Law to ban controversial industry ahead of hearing

By Ethan Stark-Miller

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New York pauses permits for largest data centers while Hochul weighs broader bill

By Adam Daly

The proposed Shops on Broadway will look to revitalize the Broadway Commons Mall in Hicksville.

Nassau

Hicksville mall eyes major redevelopment, seeks Town of Oyster Bay approvals

By Casey Fahrer

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Politics

Ex-Adams aide sues NYC after Mamdani says city won’t continue to represent him in sexual assault cases

By Isabella Gallo

Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaking at event about NYC public schools contracts

Mamdani promises to release disputed NYC public school contracts to City Council ‘in the coming weeks’ amid subpoena threat

By Adam Daly

Nassau

Great Neck Estates trustees support village pool, police department

By Gianna Longo

Lake Success residents pose outside Village Hall after Monday's Board of Trustees meeting with signs opposing a proposed cannabis zoning amendment. The public hearing had been canceled five days earlier, but more than 40 residents still attended the meeting.

Nassau

Lake success residents pack village hall after cannabis hearing is canceled

By Miao Li

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Queens

Whitestone Republican Club celebrates America’s 250th with tribute to veterans and patriotism

By Robert Pearl

Todd Blanche speaks during a press conference earlier this year.

Politics

NYC Bar Association tells U.S. Senate to reject Todd Blanche, Trump’s attorney general nominee

By Isabella Gallo

Politics

Mamdani takes City Hall tech for a spin with five new ‘PIT crews’ to improve digital tools

By Adam Daly

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Housing & Homelessness

NYCHA Chelsea residents to be relocated after court allows controversial redevelopment to move forward

By Isabella Gallo

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Queens

Report: 2026 Queens community board stats show continued increase in diversity across several demographics

By Renee DeLorenzo

Speaker Julie Menin visited with Council Member Phil Wong, his staff and community leaders after recent incidents including vandalism at his district office and the alleged assault of one of his staffers.

Queens

Speaker Menin shows support for CM Wong and staff after series of alarming incidents

By Bill Parry

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Just in time for Summer Open Streets, NYC DOT unveils permanent safety upgrades on Decatur Avenue

The sunlight falls on the U.S. Capitol as the sun sets in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 13, 2026.

NYC non-profits call on Congress to fund LGBTQ healthcare initiatives

Ex-firefighter Michael Pena was sentenced to four to 12 years in prison for a fatal collision that killed Justin Diaz on Northern Boulevard in East Elmhurst while speeding at three times the legal limit while intoxicated.

Former FDNY firefighter sentenced to prison for causing fatal collision in East Elmhurst while intoxicated and speeding: DA

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Tenants battle rodents, mites and rent hikes at Pinnacle-owned Riverside Apartments in Brooklyn Heights