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Kathryn Garcia named port authority executive director

Politics

State operations head Kathryn Garcia tapped as next Port Authority director

By Ethan Stark-Miller

City Council Speaker-designate Julie Menin

Politics

Julie Menin says she’s ready to become a City Council speaker that seeks common ground while standing firm in principles

By Adam Daly

Brian Romero alongside Assembly Members Catalina Cruz and Jessica González-Rojas at Monday's kickoff event. Photo courtesy of Brian Romero.

Queens

Former González-Rojas chief of staff Brian Romero holds kickoff event for Assembly District 34 campaign

By Shane O’Brien

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Queens

‘It’s an ongoing issue’: Malba community speaks out after violent car meet up left homeowner injured

By Patrick Stachniak

The Glen Cove City Council passed a new law prohibiting marijuana consumption in public spaces at its latest meeting.

Nassau

City of Glen Cove prohibits marijuana consumption in public spaces

By Casey Fahrer

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani

Politics

Mamdani doubles down on ending homeless encampment sweeps, pledges housing-focused approach

By Adam Daly

advocate for safe streets speaks at rally about most dangerous intersections in NYC

Politics

NYC’s most dangerous: Safe streets coalition spotlights hazardous intersections in push for universal ‘daylighting’ bill

By Ethan Stark-Miller

The Oyster Bay Town board held several public hearings at its final meeting of 2025.

Nassau

Town of Oyster Bay looks to restrict nursing home rentals, give more power to commissioner of Planning and Development

By Casey Fahrer

Council Member Joann Ariola speaks at a press conference celebrating a court ruling ordering the DOT to halt plans for a protected bike lane on 31st Street. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

Queens

Ariola, Astoria businesses celebrate court ruling ordering DOT to halt 31st Street bike lane

By Shane O’Brien

East Williston's 10U softball team, the Wildcats

Nassau

East Williston village board establishes fee, honors winning softball team

By J. Cav Scott

a row of houses on a tree-lined street in Brooklyn

Queens

Tax relief: How New York seniors will get up to $300 off their property tax bills

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

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Nassau

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announces bid for governor

By Larissa Fuentes

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Andre Easton brings classroom-style learning and socialist values to his Congressional campaign

By Emily Swanson

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Editorial: What you can’t find online or in shopping malls

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Nassau

Tim Leiweke, former CEO behind Islanders’ return, receives presidential pardon

By J. Cav Scott

Nassau University Medical Center adopts its 2026 budget with a $167.1 million deficit.

Nassau

Nassau University Medical Center board adopts 2026 budget with $167.1M deficit

By Casey Fahrer

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NYC Council members ramp up immigrant protections as ICE raids continue throughout the city

By Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell

St. Lucia's Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre attends the Canada-CARICOM Summit in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada October 18, 2023.

Politics

Electoral Observation Mission calls for reforms to improve St. Lucia’s electoral system

By Nelson A. King

Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani with his wife Rama Duwaji voting on election day

Politics

Mamdani to move into Gracie Mansion, giving up his rent-stabilized apartment in Queens

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

Cyclists along 31st Street in Astoria. The DOT has proposed installing protected bike lanes on each side of the corridor.

Queens

Judge orders DOT to halt plan for protected bike lane on 31st Street in Astoria

By Shane O’Brien

Shopping for groceries in Manhattan on March 4, 2025.

Politics

City settles lawsuit on late SNAP and cash assistance benefits impacting thousands of low-income New Yorkers

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

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Queens

Martin Lande senior home in Flushing receives $850,000 in federal funding

By Renee DeLorenzo

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Geraldo Rivera column: Birthright or wrong

By Geraldo Rivera

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Politics

‘Make the buses free!’ Transit advocates rally in Brooklyn demanding that Mamdani make good on his key transit promise

By Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell

More from Around New York

Members of the Bangladeshi Muslim community buy clothes on Chaand Raat for Eid.

Bangladeshi communities in Castle Hill keep Chaand Raat tradition alive in the Bronx

“Dakan” (aka “Destiny”), the first queer film from West Africa, will be available virtually nationwide March 26-30.

Queering the Canon festival set to showcase seven classic LGBTQ films

Ralph Solecki is pictured standing on the shore of Newtown Creek at Furman’s Island in Maspeth in 1937. The tributaries separating the island from Maspeth were filled in.

The dirty yet important history of the Newtown Creek: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

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Greenpoint’s Soft Bar launches ‘Soft Beats’ series with Bravolebrity guest DJ March 20