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Brooklyn

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

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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

The lobby of the newly reopened Prince Kitano New York, the Big Apple's first Japanese-owned hotel.

Safe Hotels Act: A public safety measure or blow to NYC’s hospitality industry?

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris applauds during a campaign event at West Allis Central High School, in West Allis, Wisconsin, U.S., July 23, 2024. REUTERS/Vincent Alban

Politics

New York Dems laud Walz as vice presidential nominee as poll gives Harris big edge on Trump in state

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

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Brooklyn

BP Reynoso tours T.E.A.L. community center ahead of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

By Gabriele Holtermann

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Public Library curates list of books ‘to contextualize this week in politics’ amidst chaotic election cycle

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Brooklyn

Biden bows out: Brooklynites react to presidential withdrawal

By Gabriele Holtermann

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Brooklyn

Jeffries secures $1M for safer streets around Brownsville schools

By Gabriele Holtermann

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Brooklyn

Brooklyn Dems see Joe Biden ending reelection bid as ‘passing the torch’

By Ben Brachfeld

Politics

Dem House Leader Jeffries stands with Biden, as president faces growing calls to bow out of 2024 race

By Ethan Stark-Miller

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Brooklyn

Mayor holds back on condemnation after Council Member Susan Zhuang’s arrest for alleged assault on NYPD officer

By Ethan Stark-Miller

Staten Island GOP members condemn the attack on former U.S. President Donald Trump during a press conference on Staten Island on July 14, 2024.

Staten Island Republicans blame ‘anti-Trump rhetoric’ day after assassination attempt of former president

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

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Brooklyn

Activists rail against Hochul’s congestion pricing delay, call for accessibility upgrades to Bed-Stuy subway station

By Gabriele Holtermann

Politics

New York Democrats back Biden as questions about his candidacy linger

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

brooklyn public library

Brooklyn

7-day service returning to Brooklyn Public Library after city rolls back budget cuts

By Kirstyn Brendlen

supreme court schumer protest

Brooklyn

Protesters urge Schumer to expand Supreme Court following immunity ruling for presidents

By Gabriele Holtermann

Brooklyn

Brooklyn pols react to first presidential debate

By Kirstyn Brendlen

Politics

New York Democrats stand by Biden despite shaky debate performance

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

Incumbent Bronx Assemblymembers win Democratic primary races

By Emily Swanson

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Progressives lose Bowman, win AOC in ultra-hyped Bronx primary cycle

By Camille Botello & Emily Swanson

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Brooklyn

Primary election results: Few surprises in Brooklyn as Democratic incumbents sail to victory

By Kirstyn Brendlen

Politics

Incumbent González-Rojas and challenger Pacheco vie for District 34 Assembly seat

By Czarinna Andres

Politics

Gonzalez, Lambropoulos battle for District 59 Senate seat in Astoria

By Czarinna Andres

Politics

AOC challenger Marty Dolan calls for return to centrist Democratic values

By Czarinna Andres

More from Around New York

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces that the Bronx Terminal Market will host one of the borough-wide fan-fest celebrations during the World Cup.

EXCLUSIVE: Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces free Bronx fan zone for World Cup

Gov. Kathy Hochul, seen here at the Stonewall National Monument in February, is facing calls to expand an HIV/AIDS housing assistance program in the state.

Dozens of groups call on Hochul to expand HIV/AIDS housing assistance beyond NYC

Police are looking for a lone gunman who opened fire inside an Elmhurst nightclub with a history of violence on April 26, leaving four men with gunshot wounds.

Gunman wanted for shooting four men inside notorious Elmhurst nightclub: NYPD

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‘A syndicate crime’: Bed-Stuy eviction fight continues as homeowner and activists allege deed theft, court misconduct