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fromCity Limits
1 day ago
NYC politics

Councilmember Investigated Over Possible Bribes In Shelter Contracting, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

fromAP News
5 days ago
NYC politics

Feds probe whether NYC Council member, Hochul aide took bribes to help migrant shelter provider

NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
1 day ago

The Daily Dirt: Is corruption alive and well in New York?

Two major corruption scandals in New York City involve bribery in construction approvals and embezzlement from a nonprofit organization.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 day ago

Councilmember Investigated Over Possible Bribes In Shelter Contracting, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Councilmember Farah Louis is under federal investigation for allegedly steering shelter contracts in exchange for benefits.
Brooklyn
fromFOX 5 New York
5 days ago

Federal investigation targets NYC council member and sister over shelter deals

Federal authorities are investigating New York City Council member Farah Louis and her sister for possible corruption related to city contracts for migrant shelters.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
4 days ago

Four arrested in Brooklyn shelter kickback scheme that's ensnared NYC councilmember Farah Louis

Four individuals were arrested in a federal corruption investigation involving NYC Councilmember Farah Louis and BHRAGS Home Care.
NYC politics
fromAP News
5 days ago

Feds probe whether NYC Council member, Hochul aide took bribes to help migrant shelter provider

Federal prosecutors are investigating potential bribery involving a New York City Council member and her sister related to migrant shelter funding.
fromwww.mediaite.com
16 hours ago

Hakeem Jeffries Suggests God Booted Pam Bondi From DOJ: Vengeance Is Mine, Saith the Lord'

Well, this is Holy Week and vengeance is mine, saith the Lord. We put these things in God's hands, and it tends to work out.
US politics
#lgbtqia
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
16 hours ago

NYC's most powerful transgender official is fighting intensifying anti-LGBTQ+ federal pressure

Taylor Brown leads NYC's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs, addressing urgent attacks on transgender rights and dismantling long-standing inequalities.
LGBT
fromGothamist
1 day ago

NYC's LGBTQIA+ office leader poised to tackle 'entrenched disparities'

New York City opens its first office for LGBTQIA+ Affairs, led by civil rights attorney Taylor Brown, the highest-ranking openly trans person in city government.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
16 hours ago

NYC's most powerful transgender official is fighting intensifying anti-LGBTQ+ federal pressure

Taylor Brown leads NYC's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs, addressing urgent attacks on transgender rights and dismantling long-standing inequalities.
LGBT
fromGothamist
1 day ago

NYC's LGBTQIA+ office leader poised to tackle 'entrenched disparities'

New York City opens its first office for LGBTQIA+ Affairs, led by civil rights attorney Taylor Brown, the highest-ranking openly trans person in city government.
fromShore News Network - The Latest Breaking, Viral and Trending News
1 day ago

Federal judge allows parts of discrimination lawsuit against NYC agency to proceed

The lawsuit was filed by Deshanae L. Brown, who alleges she was subjected to discrimination based on her race, sex, and disability, citing violations of federal and state laws including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Law
#zohran-mamdani
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Tisch distances mayor from NYPD hate-crime reporting change as overall crime falls in his first quarter | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani's administration is addressing crime rates and hate crimes with new reporting methods for transparency.
New York City
fromwww.cnn.com
1 day ago

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans an April rally to mark his first 100 days in office

Mayor Zohran Mamdani will host a rally to mark 100 days in office, reflecting on accomplishments and addressing budget challenges.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Tisch distances mayor from NYPD hate-crime reporting change as overall crime falls in his first quarter | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani's administration is addressing crime rates and hate crimes with new reporting methods for transparency.
#new-york-city
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Photos of New York City tenants who hope the mayor makes headway in his crackdown on 'bad landlords'

Frustrated New York City renters face challenges with bad landlords, mold, pests, and accessibility issues.
New York City
fromAP News
2 days ago

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

Mayor Zohran Mamdani initiates 'rental ripoff hearings' to address issues with bad landlords in New York City.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Op-ed | A responsible path forward for New York City's budget | amNewYork

New York City's budget process is a complex negotiation that impacts community investment and addresses fiscal challenges.
NYC politics
fromDailywire
6 days ago

Deciphering New York's Persistent Violence And Public Disorder

New York City crime data shows a decline in gun violence but overall crime remains above pre-pandemic levels.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Photos of New York City tenants who hope the mayor makes headway in his crackdown on 'bad landlords'

Frustrated New York City renters face challenges with bad landlords, mold, pests, and accessibility issues.
New York City
fromAP News
2 days ago

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

Mayor Zohran Mamdani initiates 'rental ripoff hearings' to address issues with bad landlords in New York City.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Op-ed | A responsible path forward for New York City's budget | amNewYork

New York City's budget process is a complex negotiation that impacts community investment and addresses fiscal challenges.
NYC politics
fromDailywire
6 days ago

Deciphering New York's Persistent Violence And Public Disorder

New York City crime data shows a decline in gun violence but overall crime remains above pre-pandemic levels.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 day ago

Triple Header for Privacy's Defender in New York

"Privacy's Defender is a compelling account of a life well lived and an inspiring call to action for the next generation of civil liberties champions." ~Edward Snowden, whistleblower; author of Permanent Record
Privacy technologies
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
1 day ago

Brooklyn mother says new apartment in East New York is in desperate need of repairs

A Brooklyn mother faces unaddressed repair issues in her new apartment, prompting her to reconsider moving in.
Left-wing politics
fromNewsday
2 days ago

Activist Mahmoud Khalil wants ex-Justice Department official off panel of judges weighing his appeal

Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers seek Judge Bove's recusal from his deportation appeal due to potential conflict of interest from Bove's past Justice Department role.
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Op-Ed | Revisiting More Black Male Judges, the Collegial Effect, Public Perceptions and Paths Forward | amNewYork

Increased representation of Black judges leads to fairer judicial outcomes and reduces racial disparities in sentencing.
fromIntelligencer
3 days ago

Will AOC's Vow to Oppose Military Aid to Israel Set a New Standard?

I have not once ever voted to authorize funding to Israel, and I will never. The Israeli government should be able to finance their own weapons if they seek to arm themselves.
SF politics
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

AOC Drops the Hammer on Fellow Progressive: You Aren't Talented Enough to be Relevant With the Truth'

Ocasio-Cortez criticized Kasparian for spreading misinformation about her voting record on military aid to Israel.
New York City
fromPBS News
2 days ago

NYC Mayor Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

Tenants face challenges identifying landlords due to corporate ownership structures, complicating accountability and enforcement of housing laws.
NYC real estate
fromWRAL.com
2 days ago

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

Tenants in a Bronx building express grievances about poor living conditions at a city forum aimed at holding landlords accountable.
#new-york-city-council
US politics
fromThe Lever
3 days ago

The Quiet Fortune Of NYC's Top Anti-Tax Democrat

A New York City Council speaker opposes tax increases while concealing her family's multimillion-dollar wealth through disclosure loopholes.
NYC politics
fromPolitics NY
5 days ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Council Majority Whip Kamillah Hanks

Kamillah Hanks aims to enhance community development, affordable housing, and support for local institutions in her role as City Council Majority Whip.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

NYC Council passes protest buffer zone bills, sending them to Mayor Mamdani's desk | amNewYork

New York City Council approved bills requiring NYPD to develop plans for protests near schools and houses of worship to enhance public safety.
US politics
fromThe Lever
3 days ago

The Quiet Fortune Of NYC's Top Anti-Tax Democrat

A New York City Council speaker opposes tax increases while concealing her family's multimillion-dollar wealth through disclosure loopholes.
NYC politics
fromPolitics NY
5 days ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Council Majority Whip Kamillah Hanks

Kamillah Hanks aims to enhance community development, affordable housing, and support for local institutions in her role as City Council Majority Whip.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

NYC Council passes protest buffer zone bills, sending them to Mayor Mamdani's desk | amNewYork

New York City Council approved bills requiring NYPD to develop plans for protests near schools and houses of worship to enhance public safety.
#bribery
Brooklyn
fromSpectrumlocalnews
4 days ago

Feds probe whether council member, Hochul aide took bribes

Federal prosecutors are investigating potential bribery involving a New York City Council member and her sister related to migrant shelter funding.
Brooklyn
fromDailycaller
4 days ago

Feds Probe Hochul Aide, Councilwoman For Alleged Migrant Shelter Scheme

Federal prosecutors are investigating potential bribery involving aides to Governor Hochul and a city councilwoman related to migrant shelter funding.
NYC politics
fromDailycaller
2 days ago

Gun-Wielding Feds Reportedly Raid Homes Of Democrat Sisters In Migrant Shelter Fraud Probe

Federal investigators raided the homes of two sisters linked to bribery allegations involving migrant shelter funding.
NYC politics
fromNew York Daily News
4 days ago

Feds investigating NYC Council member, Hochul aide in possible migrant shelter kickback scheme

Federal prosecutors are investigating potential bribery involving NYC Council member Farah Louis and her sister related to migrant shelter funding.
NYC politics
fromNBC New York
4 days ago

Retired NYPD sergeant arrested in corruption probe linked to city lawmaker and governor's aide

A retired NYPD sergeant has been indicted on bribery charges linked to a city council member and a governor's aide in a corruption investigation.
NYC politics
fromAol
5 days ago

Feds probe NYC councilor, Hochul staffer, in migrant shelter bribery case

Federal prosecutors are investigating a New York City Council member and her sister for alleged bribery related to migrant shelter funding.
Brooklyn
fromSpectrumlocalnews
4 days ago

Feds probe whether council member, Hochul aide took bribes

Federal prosecutors are investigating potential bribery involving a New York City Council member and her sister related to migrant shelter funding.
Brooklyn
fromDailycaller
4 days ago

Feds Probe Hochul Aide, Councilwoman For Alleged Migrant Shelter Scheme

Federal prosecutors are investigating potential bribery involving aides to Governor Hochul and a city councilwoman related to migrant shelter funding.
NYC politics
fromDailycaller
2 days ago

Gun-Wielding Feds Reportedly Raid Homes Of Democrat Sisters In Migrant Shelter Fraud Probe

Federal investigators raided the homes of two sisters linked to bribery allegations involving migrant shelter funding.
NYC politics
fromNew York Daily News
4 days ago

Feds investigating NYC Council member, Hochul aide in possible migrant shelter kickback scheme

Federal prosecutors are investigating potential bribery involving NYC Council member Farah Louis and her sister related to migrant shelter funding.
NYC politics
fromNBC New York
4 days ago

Retired NYPD sergeant arrested in corruption probe linked to city lawmaker and governor's aide

A retired NYPD sergeant has been indicted on bribery charges linked to a city council member and a governor's aide in a corruption investigation.
NYC politics
fromAol
5 days ago

Feds probe NYC councilor, Hochul staffer, in migrant shelter bribery case

Federal prosecutors are investigating a New York City Council member and her sister for alleged bribery related to migrant shelter funding.
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg warns New York behind the curve' in efforts to stop ghost guns from being produced and used in crime | amNewYork

Bragg stated, 'If you were going to buy or sell an illegal gun, why would you go and do it another way? This is how you would move illegal guns. It's the quickest, safest way from law enforcement detection.'
Law
fromFortune
5 days ago

Democrats in disarray as rank and file clash with Chuck Schumer's plan to run elderly moderates in must-win races | Fortune

Clearly there's a disagreement of strategy here. The business-as-usual calculation for what is going to be successful in a given election cycle does not necessarily, in my view, meet the moment.
SF politics
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Rabbi banned from state senate gallery after protesting anti-trans bill: "I'm doing what God wants" - LGBTQ Nation

Rabbi Moti Rieber protested an anti-trans bill in Kansas, emphasizing the importance of collective action and support for marginalized communities.
New York City
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched hearings for renters to voice complaints directly to housing officials, addressing issues like mold and landlord accountability.
#bernie-sanders
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago
NYC politics

Bernie Sanders wades into NY-7 race to back Mamdani's pick to replace Velazquez | amNewYork

Bernie Sanders endorsed Claire Valdez in the Democratic primary for New York's 7th Congressional District, supporting the city's left flank after Nydia Velazquez's retirement.
NYC politics
fromThe Intercept
3 days ago

Bernie Sanders Backs Claire Valdez in NYC House Race Dividing Left and Progressives

Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed Claire Valdez in a competitive Democratic primary for New York's 7th Congressional District, highlighting progressive factionalism.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Bernie Sanders wades into NY-7 race to back Mamdani's pick to replace Velazquez | amNewYork

Bernie Sanders endorsed Claire Valdez in the Democratic primary for New York's 7th Congressional District, supporting the city's left flank after Nydia Velazquez's retirement.
NYC politics
fromThe Intercept
3 days ago

Bernie Sanders Backs Claire Valdez in NYC House Race Dividing Left and Progressives

Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed Claire Valdez in a competitive Democratic primary for New York's 7th Congressional District, highlighting progressive factionalism.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
6 days ago

Redevelopment of NYCHA apartments in Chelsea at center of congressional race

Redevelopment of NYCHA complexes in Chelsea aims to replace 2,056 units with new apartments, raising concerns about public housing privatization.
NYC politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on New York's bad landlords'. He has to find them

The Independent provides critical journalism on pressing issues, ensuring accessibility without paywalls, and supports community engagement through initiatives like rental hearings.
#brooklyn
fromNy1
4 days ago
Brooklyn

4 arrested in corruption probe linked to NYC shelter operator, AP source says

fromNew York Post
5 days ago
Brooklyn

Federal prosecutors investigating if NYC Council member, Hochul aide took bribes to help migrant shelter provider: report

fromNew York Post
6 days ago
Brooklyn

Hundreds of protesters swarm proposed NYC men's homeless shelter site, physically block construction truck

Brooklyn
fromNy1
4 days ago

4 arrested in corruption probe linked to NYC shelter operator, AP source says

Federal authorities arrested four individuals linked to a Brooklyn nonprofit under investigation for alleged bribery and misuse of city funds for homeless shelters.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
4 days ago

4 arrested in corruption investigation linked to NYC homeless shelter operator, AP source says

Federal authorities arrested four individuals linked to a Brooklyn nonprofit under investigation for alleged bribery and misuse of city funds for homeless shelters.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

Federal prosecutors investigating if NYC Council member, Hochul aide took bribes to help migrant shelter provider: report

Federal prosecutors are investigating Brooklyn officials for possible bribery related to contracts for a migrant shelter provider.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

Hundreds of protesters swarm proposed NYC men's homeless shelter site, physically block construction truck

Protesters in Brooklyn oppose a proposed homeless shelter, fearing it will bring danger to the neighborhood.
New York City
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

Zohran Mamdani's Pick to Help "Fundamentally Change" the Way New Yorkers Relate to City Government

Tascha Van Auken aims to transform New Yorkers' relationship with city government through the Mayor's Office of Mass Engagement.
#nyc-community-boards
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

NYC Council members would have more control in establishing community boards, per new bill

A new bill proposes that NYC Council members appoint half of community board members to enhance local representation.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

NYC community boards: What to know about these civic groups, how they operate and why there's a reform push

NYC Community Boards are essential for civic engagement, allowing residents to voice opinions and influence local governance.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

NYC Council members would have more control in establishing community boards, per new bill

A new bill proposes that NYC Council members appoint half of community board members to enhance local representation.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

NYC community boards: What to know about these civic groups, how they operate and why there's a reform push

NYC Community Boards are essential for civic engagement, allowing residents to voice opinions and influence local governance.
fromFox News
2 days ago

Holocaust survivor, 86, priced out of NYC says Mamdani skipped scheduled housing meeting

"Promises made, not kept. His claim to fame was affordable housing. I'm not disappointed because I didn't expect him to keep his word. It is what it is."
New York City
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Exclusive | 'Dictator' Mamdani has even his far-left NYC Council allies seeing red: 'He's flailing'

Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces backlash from City Council for misrepresenting budget cuts, alienating even his supporters.
NYC politics
fromPOLITICO
3 days ago

Feds broke down NYC Council member's door in predawn raid

Federal investigators raided the homes of New York City Council Member Farah Louis and her sister as part of a bribery and fraud investigation.
NYC politics
fromThe Center Square
3 days ago

New York Democrats block Blakeman's access to public funds

New York Democrats denied Bruce Blakeman access to public financing, potentially undermining his gubernatorial campaign against Kathy Hochul.
Law
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

NY's top judge faces complaint from GOP lawmakers over sentencing legislation support

Republican lawmakers filed a judicial conduct complaint against New York's Chief Judge Rowan Wilson for endorsing pending legislation allowing judges to reconsider long prison sentences.
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Mamdani fires back at Menin over City Council's budget response, charges it ignores bigger financial problems | amNewYork

Mamdani stated that the City Council's budget strategy effectively ensures this structural deficit will continue indefinitely, impacting vital city services and failing to solve deep financial problems.
New York City
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

Mamdani plows ahead with NYC homeless shelter construction this week - despite mass protests

Construction of a controversial homeless shelter in Brooklyn will begin despite significant protests from local residents.
NYC politics
fromAlgemeiner.com
5 days ago

New York's Bruce Blakeman Vows to Protect Jews, Combat Anti-Israel Policies if Elected Governor

Bruce Blakeman emphasizes law-and-order policies to combat antisemitism and protect the Jewish community in New York as he campaigns for governor.
New York City
fromIntelligencer
5 days ago

It Will Be a Scandal If Mamdani Can't Pay EMS Workers Better

Raising wages for emergency medical-services workers in New York City is essential and urgent, given their low pay and challenging working conditions.
NYC politics
fromJewish Telegraphic Agency
3 days ago

Lawyers for NYC Palestinian activist targeted in firebomb plot call for broader probe - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Lawyers for Nerdeen Kiswani seek justice beyond the arrested suspect, highlighting broader threats against her as a pro-Palestinian activist.
NYC politics
fromFox News
4 days ago

NYC Dem, Hochul aide under investigation over alleged migrant shelter bribes

Federal prosecutors are investigating potential bribery involving a New York City Council member and her sister related to migrant shelter funding.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Advocates push Mamdani, Hochul to end erratic' Bronx judge's time on bench | amNewYork

Judicial advocates urge against reappointing Bronx Judge Ralph Fabrizio, citing erratic conduct, volatility toward attorneys and defendants, and questionable legal judgment demonstrated through over a dozen complaints.
NYC politics
fromCity & State NY
4 days ago

Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn is losing her grip on the Brooklyn Dems

Bichotte Hermelyn's leadership faces significant challenges amid federal investigations and internal party dissent, jeopardizing her reelection prospects.
New York City
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

The Right to a Bed in Zohran Mamdani's New York

The Bellevue shelter's closure signifies a shift towards more humane and livable conditions for the homeless in New York City.
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
5 days ago

Mamdani crackdown targets condo and co-op tax cheats

Residency requirements for voting in New York are ambiguous, impacting co-op and condo owners amid new tax abatement documentation rules.
fromCity & State NY
5 days ago

Ruben Diaz Jr. says Latinas from the Bronx are ready to take charge

Bronx politics has changed dramatically over the past 20 years. Since 2006, only Carl Heastie, Jeff Dinowitz, and maybe Jose M. Serrano remain elected. The demographic shift is evident, with areas like Throggs Neck and Morris Park now represented by Latino women, reflecting a growing Latino population, particularly Dominicans.
NYC politics
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Union workers, Council members urge Mamdani to fully fund city's labor watchdog agency as budget deficit fears grow | amNewYork

Union workers rallied for full funding of the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection amid proposed budget cuts by Mayor Mamdani.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Editorial | The billion-dollar problem that is CityFHEPS, and how to solve it in the NYC budget | amNewYork

CityFHEPS expenses surged from $176 million to $834 million, with projected costs reaching $1.2 billion in fiscal year 2025.
New York Giants
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Tomorrow it will be you': New York pols push state Civil Rights Act to hold ICE agents accountable for violating rights amNewYork

New York would allow residents to sue federal officers, including ICE, in state court for civil rights violations under the proposed New York Civil Rights Act.
NYC politics
fromCity & State NY
6 days ago

Unions, NYC council members to rally for DCWP funding

Labor unions and advocates rally to demand full funding for the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection amid proposed budget cuts.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
4 weeks ago

Public Defender Launches Campaign For NY-7

Public defender Vichal Kumar launched his campaign for New York's 7th Congressional District, prioritizing immigrant protections, economic opportunity, and institutional accountability.
NYC politics
fromNews 12 - Default
1 week ago

Bills targeting hate crimes advance at City Hall as critics warn of protest restrictions

New York City Council is enacting bills to combat a significant rise in hate crimes, particularly antisemitism, while facing opposition regarding free speech concerns.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Eric Adams hires Trump-affiliated defense counsel in sexual assault suit | amNewYork

Eric Adams hires Trump-affiliated lawyer Alan Futerfas for his sexual assault lawsuit after the city Law Department seeks to terminate its representation.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Jerry Nadler Suggests Americans Would Be Justified' Shooting Masked Attackers in Rant Against Trump's ICE Goons'

Rep. Jerry Nadler said Americans would be justified in shooting masked ICE agents if they reasonably believed they were masked hoodlums attacking them.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Mamdani fights rental assistance expansion, continuing Adams' clash with NYC Council

Mayor Mamdani is appealing a court ruling to expand rental assistance, reversing a campaign promise amid a budget deficit and legal challenges.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

NYC Pols To DOT: We Want More - And Better - Summer Streets! - Streetsblog New York City

Increase Summer Streets program hours and connectivity to enhance community engagement and public health benefits.
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

It's Nadler vs. Pelosi on the Upper West Side

Representative Jerry Nadler's September announcement that he planned to retire at the end of his term sparked a frenetic race to find his successor, with a raft of legislators, commentators, and miscellaneous politicos joining the field in New York's 12th Congressional District. Now, the longtime congressman finds himself at odds with his longtime ally former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on who should replace him.
US politics
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Editorial | Mamdani needs to focus on being New York's mayor, not his worldview | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani frequently addresses international issues instead of focusing on local New York City concerns like affordability, public safety, and transportation that voters prioritized.
NYC politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Mamdani team moves to stop New York from representing Eric Adams in assault suit

New York City's administration seeks to stop providing legal representation to former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault lawsuit, arguing he was not acting within his employment scope when the alleged 1993 assault occurred.
NYC politics
fromNewsday
2 weeks ago

New York City Council staffer Rafael Rubio, detained in Bethpage in January, ordered deported

An immigration judge ordered the deportation of Rafael Rubio, a Venezuelan NYC Council staffer, citing a technical error in his asylum application, while the Trump administration challenges his Temporary Protected Status.
US politics
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Opinion: Mayor's Advisory Committee on the Judiciary Needs More Than Lawyers

Including fathers with Family Court experience on judicial selection committees would improve evaluation of child support judges by adding essential real-world perspective.
fromPolitics NY
2 weeks ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Council Member Christopher Marte

My goals for 2026 are to advance affordable housing, protect public land for public good and strengthen neighborhood resiliency. I am focused on ensuring city agencies are responsive to community concerns, supporting small businesses and making Lower Manhattan more livable for working families.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Jose-Decker tapped to lead New York capital's judicial district | amNewYork

An energetic, innovative leader and advocate for equity and inclusion, her expertise, unwavering commitment to equal justice, and problem-solving approach will greatly benefit the Third Judicial District and Capital Region residents.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

ICE detains City Council staffer at routine immigration hearing; Menin, Mamdani demand immediate release amNewYork

We immediately reached out to the ICE facility office at the Bethpage facility, but shockingly, the phone number doesn't even work. It says that the number is disconnected. There is no public information about how to reach someone who is being detained at the Bethpage facility, Menin said. There's actually no way to reach out to this individual, and I just want to be clear, as Speaker of the City Council, I cannot even call this ICE detention center to collect information.
US politics
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Ali Najmi to guide mayor's judge appointments to help struggling family court | amNewYork

Ali Najmi leads the Mayor's Advisory Committee on the Judiciary to expand judicial access, recruit merit-based judges, and broaden the candidate pool beyond traditional prosecutors and court attorneys.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

NY-12 Congress primary: Lasher lands Bloomberg endorsement in packed in race to replace Nadler | amNewYork

Michael Bloomberg endorses Assembly Member Micah Lasher in the Democratic primary to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler in Manhattan's 12th Congressional District.
fromAlgemeiner.com
3 weeks ago

New York Jews Don't Need Rhetoric; They Need Equal Justice Under the Law

Antisemitism in New York is not an abstract dialogue problem. It is not a misunderstanding that can be resolved through facilitated conversation. It is a civic emergency: assaults on visibly Jewish New Yorkers, threats against synagogues, harassment on public transit, and a permissive ideological environment - especially in elite progressive spaces - that treats Jewish identity as uniquely suspect.
NYC politics
NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Mamdani wants to take buildings from bad NYC landlords. This bill could make it happen.

New legislation would allow New York City to seize apartment buildings from negligent landlords with severe code violations and unpaid taxes, transferring them to responsible owners.
NYC politics
fromQNS
1 month ago

AG Letitia James endorses Antonio Reynoso in bid for NY-7 Congressional seat - QNS

New York State Attorney General Letitia James endorsed Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso in the race to succeed U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez in New York's 7th Congressional District.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

City Council confirms Mamdani's nominee to head Law Department | amNewYork

Mayor Zohran Mamdani's pick to head the city's Law Department was confirmed by the New York City Council after promising to be a lawyer for the entire city, not just the mayor, at his confirmation hearing last week. Steven Banks, who served as the city's homelessness czar at the city's Department of Homeless Services under former Mayor Bill de Blasio, is set to return to City Hall after being confirmed Thursday via a 42-6 City Council vote, with one abstention.
New York City
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