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DSA Shows Rare Split In Decision Not to Endorse Chi Ossé Against Hakeem Jeffries

Chi Osse Credit: Emil Cohen:NYC Council Media Unit According to NYC Newswire, the New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of...

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Community Focus: MetroPlusHealth Opens New Office on Staten Island

MetroPlusHealth is deepening its commitment to Staten Island with the recent opening of a second community office, responding to reduced...

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Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez Will Not Seek Re-Election, Marking the End of an Historic Era

Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez announced that she will not run for re-election in 2026, closing out more than thirty years of service in...

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Meet the Judges New Yorkers Just Elected: Supreme and Civil Court Winners from the November 4 Election

left to right, Top  (Supreme Court) Claudia DePeyster, Brian Gotlieb, Jacquline Williams) Bottom: (Civil Court) Juliet Howard, Chidi Eze,...

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Zohran Mamdani Elected Mayor of New York City: The Democratic Party’s Internal Reckoning

In one of the most consequential elections in recent New York City history, Zohran Mamdani will become the next mayor, marking a...

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Local NYC Politics

Press Releases Still Reign: How Local Political Campaigns Win the Message War in the Digital Age

In an era dominated by social media feeds, live streams, and instant news updates, press releases remain one of the most valuable tools in...

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NYC Subway and Bus Fare to Hit $3 in January Under MTA Plan

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) board voted Tuesday to approve a slate of fare and toll increases set to take effect in...

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Decoding the NYC Housing Crisis: What’s Making it Worse?

A compelling OpEd shared on NYCNewswire.com diagnoses a crucial facet of New York’s housing crisis: it’s not simply that there aren’t...

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NY Attorney General Letitia James Targets Zelle’s Parent Company Over Massive Fraud Losses

Background on Zelle and Early Warning Services New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed suit against Early Warning Services, LLC...

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East New York Calls for Accountability: Lander’s Statement Caused ‘Racist’ Rhetoric and Damage to Black Business

Brad Lander, New York City Comptroller, has provoked anger in East New York after comments allegedly misrepresenting the actions of a...

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