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U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order to shut down the Department of Education

Trump cannot proceed with gutting US Education Department, court rules

By Nate Raymond, Reuters

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Federal Government

Trump admin claws back another $106M in NYC migrant crisis aid; City Hall vows to launch legal action

By Ethan Stark-Miller

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Nassau

Trump taps ex-U.S. Rep Anthony D’Esposito to be labor inspector general

By Nicole Formisano

U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi (NY-3) answered directly to caller questions from concerns about DOGE, the partisan divide and funding cuts during a tele-town hall

Nassau

Rep. Tom Suozzi talks DOGE, partisan divide in tele-town hall

By Cameryn Oakes

Mayor Adams speaks about migrant aid

Federal Government

NYC sues Trump administration demanding return of $80 million in migrant funding taken in ‘money grab’

By Robert Pozarycki

City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams speaks about Trump

City Government

Crisis at City Hall: Speaker Adams demands mayor resign, Comptroller Lander threatens to call ‘Inability Committee’ to seek Eric Adams’ ouster

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

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Federal Government

‘Nobody voted for Elon Musk!’ Manhattan protest at Tesla showroom demands billionaire get out of U.S. government

By Megan McGibney

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Brooklyn

Cannabis Industry Power Players Reflect on the past, present and future in New York

By Isabel Parigi

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Federal Government

NYC to receive over $100M in remaining migrant funds unlocked by feds: Sen. Schumer

By Ethan Stark-Miller

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Brooklyn

Housing Court Judge Norma Jennings launches campaign for civil court judge in Brooklyn

By PoliticsNY Staff

Queens

New bill targets RV and mobile home removal from residential streets in NYC

By Rachel Butler

Celebrating Black History Month with Recommendations from amNY Metro and PoliticsNY’s Black Power Players List

Commentary & Editorial

Celebrating Black History Month with Power Players recommendations

by Isabel Parigi

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Queens

Hochul signs bill that requires prisons to offer Halal and Kosher food

By Rachel Butler

New York City Mayor Eric Adams New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan announce “TeenSpace”

City Government

NYC launches free tele-mental health services for teenagers citywide

By Isabel Parigi

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City Government

Political newcomers rising through city government this fall

By Catriona Ting-Morton

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Federal Government

Immigrant advocates urge Biden to ‘step up, increase’ support for Caribbean asylum seekers

By Nelson A. King

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Election Debates

WATCH: Candidates for Manhattan’s City Council District 1 seat square off in debate

By Catriona Ting-Morton

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Election Debates

WATCH: Candidates for Manhattan’s City Council District 9 seat square off in debate

By Rob

Congestion pricing to impact traffic to Manahttan

Congestion pricing wins federal approval, clearing way for New York state, MTA to implement tolls in Manhattan as early as next spring

By Robert Pozarycki

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Brooklyn

‘Taking the streets’: Palestine group marches in Bay Ridge following countryside killings

By Jada Camille

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Brooklyn

Federal legislators announce $24 million for programs in Brooklyn

By Aidan Graham

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In the Community With

In the Community with Council Member Pierina Ana Sanchez

By Lea Tomaswick

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Courts

New York City Bar Association works to boost civic education among the public

By Mac Sorensen

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State Government

Hochul, Pierluisi announce new Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Admin office to open in the Bronx

By Ethan Stark-Miller

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Bronx building

Bronx tenant advocates celebrate new law banning broker fees, calling it a win for renters

“Sex," directed by Dag Johan Haugerud, opens June 13th at Film Forum.

In second installment of ‘Love, Sex, Dreams,’ ‘Sex’ evaluates two men’s experiences

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Victoria’s Secrets: A wondrous week

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Mayor Eric Adams, DOT to remove part of Bedford Avenue protected bike lane