Nicole Torres, a GOP district leader in NYC, faces charges of bribery, fraud and extortion. Accused of illegal schemes involving poll worker payments and falsified time sheets.
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by Alaska St. Clair
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9/13/24
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More than 100 people gathered at Bell Tower Park for a memorial service honoring Israeli hostages killed in Gaza. The ceremony included prayers and national anthems.
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9/13/24
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The defamation lawsuit against Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz was dismissed, ending an eight-year legal battle over statements made about a school's annex closure.
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by Alaska St. Clair
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9/13/24
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Bronx residents face nearly double gas delivery charges from Con Edison compared to National Grid, sparking outrage from Rep. Ritchie Torres over alleged price gouging.
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by Izania Gonzalez
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8/30/24
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New York City's City of Yes for Housing Opportunity plan advances, aiming to create 100,000 housing units over 15 years. The plan faces local concerns, especially regarding parking and neighborhood character.
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by Izania Gonzalez
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8/30/24
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At the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, Councilman Eric Dinowitz discussed the FY25 budget, emphasizing restored funding for education, housing and social services. The forum highlighted the challenges of community engagement and the impact of the migrant crisis.
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by Alaska St. Clair
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8/16/24
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The Kingsbridge-Riverdale-Van Cortlandt Development Corporation's new monthly pop-up market, led by interim director Laura Levine-Pinedo, supports local and home-based businesses, highlighting community art and events.
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by Alaska St. Clair
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8/16/24
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Overlook Manor, a former Manhattan College dorm, will soon house migrant families amid NYC's ongoing asylum-seeker crisis, sparking mixed community reactions and concerns over transparency.
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by Izania Gonzalez and Alaska St. Clair
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8/9/24
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New York's congestion pricing remains in limbo, leaving the MTA struggling to fill a $15 billion funding gap. Residents and experts debate the fee's impact on public transit.
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by Izania Gonzalez
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8/9/24
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After a contentious primary, Riverdale's Democratic clubs, Benjamin Franklin Reform Club and Unity Club, endorse Kamala Harris for president, marking a unified front against Trump.
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by Jason Chirevas
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8/2/24
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