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Hochul proposes installing speed-limiting tech in cars of reckless drivers

By Ethan-Stark Miller

Jill Epstein

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From Civil Court to Supreme Court: Brooklyn’s Jill Epstein sworn in

By Olivia Seaman

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Assembly Member Claire Valdez launches congressional campaign in NY-7, will face Reynoso in primary

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Dan Goldman officially launches congressional re-election bid, backed by Hochul and Jeffries

By Kirstyn Brendlen

mamdani on mcguinness boulevard

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Mamdani says city will finish full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard ‘as soon as the weather warms’

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Protesters rail against Venezuelan despot Nicolas Maduro outside Metropolitan Detention Center

By Dean Moses & Florencia Arozarena

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Nicolas Maduro arrest: Protesters rail against Venezuelan despot outside jail where he awaits prosecution

By Dean Moses and Florencia Arozarena

Jan. 1, 2026, New York City, New York, USA: Immigrants swear in Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams, with his wife India Sneed and family looking on, during a ceremony at City Hall. Zohran Mamdani was later sworn in as the 112th Mayor of New York City at City Hall. Mamdani is the city's first Muslim mayor, its first of South Asian descent and the first to be born in Africa. At 34, he is also the city's youngest mayor since the late 19th century.

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Williams inaugurated on steps of City Hall

By Nelson A. King

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Just Home supportive housing project not moving to Brooklyn — at least not yet

By Emily Swanson

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What to know about Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral inauguration this Thursday

By Robert Pozarycki

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Community First Republican Club celebrates launch in southern Brooklyn

By Robert Pearl

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Mamdani taps union leader to head Intergovernmental Affairs; de Blasio alum as head of staffing

By Kirstyn Brendlen & Lloyd Mitchell

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Brad Lander to challenge Dan Goldman for Congress in NY-10, with Mamdani’s blessing

By Adam Daly

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2026 Congress midterms: Outgoing Comptroller Brad Lander kicks off challenge to Dan Goldman, with Mayor-elect Mamdani’s blessing

By Adam Daly

Candidate for Assembly Member in District 59, Jibreel Jalloh, sixth from left, (holding microphone) surrounded by residents, faith leaders, business owners, veterans,political organizations, and supporters at a Nov 30, campaign launch for Assembly Member of District 59.

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Brooklyn’s Jibreel Jalloh enters 2026 Assembly Race

By Tangerine Clarke

reynoso congress run

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Brooklyn Borough Prez Antonio Reynoso to run for Congress in NY-7, seeking to replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez

By Kirstyn Brendlen & Gabriele Holtermann

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Velázquez urges Trump administration to reverse ‘illegal’ magnet school funding cuts

By Kirstyn Brendlen

Nydia Velázquez

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Nydia Velázquez, 16-term Brooklyn congresswoman, announces retirement

By Olivia Seaman

Hand holding a hacked cell phone with a skull (cyber attack), with the Artificial Intelligence (AI) symbol in the background. Concept of cyber attack, hacking and computer crime with AI.

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EXCLUSIVE: Former police brass press lawmakers to crack down on cybercrime

By Gabriele Holtermann

chi osse congress

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CM Chi Ossé files to challenge Hakeem Jeffries in Congress

By Ethan Stark-Miller

man standing behind a chair wearing a suit Sid Davidoff

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Sid Davidoff, New York government affairs icon, dies at 86

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

brannan vision for all

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Brannan’s ‘Vision for All’ program takes off, providing free eye care to low-income New Yorkers

By Olivia Seaman

jeffries shutdown press conference

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Jeffries says House Democrats will vote against shutdown deal, Brooklyn pols vow to fight for healthcare subsidies

By Kirstyn Brendlen

Judge Babatunde Akowe

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Brooklyn remembers Judge Babatunde Akowe for service and leadership

By Olivia Seaman

More from Around New York

Headshots of Arthur Avilés, Kayla Hamilton and Kwikstep.

Three Bronx dancers earn prestigious Dance/USA fellowships for community-driven work

Nurses make their demands clear on the picket line outside Mount Sinai on Jan. 12, 2026.

State lawmaker warns against disruption to gender-affirming care during nurses’ strike

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As reports of SNAP benefit theft increase, officials urge recipients to remain vigilant

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Judge tosses lawsuit against Court Street bike lane, says opponents failed to prove ‘factual issues’