Irish Community Advocates for Short-Term Rental Law Changes in NYC
Irish Community Advocates for Short-Term Rental Law Changes in NYC – Woodlawn residents push City Council to ease restrictions affecting family visits and local tourism
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Immigration Enforcement and New York City Sanctuary Policy Take Center Stage
Immigration Enforcement and New York City Sanctuary Policy Take Center Stage – Mayor-elect Mamdani emphasizes commitment to sanctuary protections as Trump administration increases ICE presence
Labor Rights and Worker Power in Mamdani Administration’s Economic Justice Agenda
Labor Rights and Worker Power in Mamdani Administration’s Economic Justice Agenda – Incoming mayor signals commitment to union support and worker organizing rights in city employment
NYC Santacon 2025: Annual Holiday Pub Crawl Returns
NYC Santacon 2025: Annual Holiday Pub Crawl Returns – The festive Santacon event brings New Yorkers together in holiday-themed celebrations across bars and venues
NYC Achieves Record 12-Day Stretch Without Homicide: Violent Crime Plummets to Historic Lows
NYC Achieves Record 12-Day Stretch Without Homicide: Violent Crime Plummets to Historic Lows – City ties 2015 record as shooting incidents reach lowest levels in recorded history under reformed policing approach
NYC IT Management Academy Graduates First Leadership Cohort
NYC IT Management Academy Graduates First Leadership Cohort – City invests in developing next generation of technology leaders through intensive three-month program
A Democratic Socialist Analysis
Zohran Mamdani’s Mayoral Campaign: A Democratic Socialist Analysis Overview of Mamdani’s Democratic Socialist Platform Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old New York State Assemblymember, ran an overtly democratic socialist campaign emphasizing affordability…
Media Consolidation and the Mayoral Post: Institutional Questions in Digital Publishing Era
Media Consolidation and the Mayoral Post: Institutional Questions in Digital Publishing Era – Mamdani Post launch reflects broader trends in hyperlocal news and media ownership
Epstein Case Files Reignite Conspiracy Theories and Questions About Trump Administration Transparency
Epstein Case Files Reignite Conspiracy Theories and Questions About Trump Administration Transparency – Released Documents Fuel Debate About Government Accountability and Public Right to Information Regarding Controversial Cases
Three Casino Proposals Advance for New York City Metro Area
Three Casino Proposals Advance for New York City Metro Area – State board moves forward applications for downstate gaming facilities amid competition for licenses
NYC Santacon 2025 Returns with Annual Festivities
NYC Santacon 2025 Returns with Annual Festivities – Festive pub crawl engages residents and visitors in holiday cheer and community celebrations
Redemption Inside City Hall
Redemption Inside City Hall – Mamdani transition appointment challenges carceral politics and redefines accountability
NYC Community Center Funding Boosts Local Projects
NYC Community Center Funding Boosts Local Projects – City announces funding for eight community centers, supporting social programs, youth activities, and neighborhood development
Ritchie Torres Faces Primary Challenges From Left
Ritchie Torres Faces Primary Challenges From Left – Incumbent congressman confronts multiple progressive opponents in 2026 Democratic primary
Peter Greene, Pulp Fiction and The Mask Actor, Found Dead at 60 in NYC Apartment
Peter Greene, Pulp Fiction and The Mask Actor, Found Dead at 60 in NYC Apartment – Peter Greene, known for his roles in cult classics like Pulp Fiction and The Mask, was found dead at 60 in his Lower East Side apartment, leaving fans and colleagues shocked
‘Tiny Pianist Holiday Musical Comedy Hour’ Offers a Quirky, Intimate Alternative to Seasonal Spectacle
‘Tiny Pianist Holiday Musical Comedy Hour’ Offers a Quirky, Intimate Alternative to Seasonal Spectacle – The offbeat show at a downtown cabaret space blends virtuosic piano, witty songs, and holiday cheer for adults
NYC New Restaurants: Top Picks for 2025
NYC New Restaurants: Top Picks for 2025 – Food critics highlight standout new restaurants in New York City offering innovative dining experiences
New York Art World Celebrates Transformative Exhibitions Challenging Contemporary Perspectives
New York Art World Celebrates Transformative Exhibitions Challenging Contemporary Perspectives – Hyperallergic names best 2025 shows from Alexis Rockman’s environmental warnings to Coco Fusco’s cultural interrogations
Rangers Veterans Kreider, Trouba Find New Chapter in Anaheim
Rangers Veterans Kreider, Trouba Find New Chapter in Anaheim – Two former Rangers stars push forward with Ducks after emotional New York exits
End to Homeless Encampment Sweeps
NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani Announces End to Homeless Encampment Sweeps Zohran Mamdani, mayor-elect of New York City, announced Thursday that his administration will end sweeps of homeless encampments once he formally…
New York State Delays All-Electric Building Mandate
New York State Delays All-Electric Building Mandate – Court Agreement Postpones Controversial Gas Ban Pending Federal Appeals Decision
Nadler Congressional Seat Contested as Multiple Candidates Announce Race Entry
Nadler Congressional Seat Contested as Multiple Candidates Announce Race Entry – Progressive and Moderate Democrats Compete in High-Profile District Race with National Implications
Education In Transition: Mamdani Must Navigate NYC Reads Future and School System Reform
Education In Transition: Mamdani Must Navigate NYC Reads Future and School System Reform – Incoming administration faces critical decisions on literacy curriculum, gifted programs, and teacher recruitment
Jewel Streets Neighborhood Plan: Brooklyn-Queens Border Faces Transformation From “The Hole” to Modern Urban District
Jewel Streets Neighborhood Plan: Brooklyn-Queens Border Faces Transformation From “The Hole” to Modern Urban District – City launches ambitious 2040 initiative to remedy chronic flooding, infrastructure gaps, and decades of neglect through comprehensive redevelopment
Urban Identity and Economic Pressures in the Mamdani Metropolis
Urban Identity and Economic Pressures in the Mamdani Metropolis – As New Yorkers face changing work patterns and economic transitions, the incoming administration confronts questions about the city’s future identity.
Starbucks Settles Fair Workweek Law Violations With New York City Workers
Starbucks Settles Fair Workweek Law Violations With New York City Workers – Coffee chain agrees to $3.5 million payment after city alleges years of scheduling violations
New York City Braces for Extended Cold Snap, But a White Christmas Remains Unlikely
New York City Braces for Extended Cold Snap, But a White Christmas Remains Unlikely – Meteorologists forecast a prolonged period of below-average temperatures, though holiday snowfall prospects are slim
New York’s Gas Ban for New Construction Suspended Pending Appeal
New York’s Gas Ban for New Construction Suspended Pending Appeal – NAHB and State Builders Secure Delay of All-Electric Buildings Act Through Legal Challenge
DoorDash Challenges NYC Tipping Law in Court
DoorDash Challenges NYC Tipping Law in Court – Lawsuit spotlights corporate power, worker rights, and the struggle for fair pay in the gig economy