The New York City Council announced Oct. 30 with the City University of New York that students are participating in the CUNY OMNY Pilot Program, which provides free OMNY cards through council … more

Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul secured another four years in office after defeating Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman in the Nov. 3 general election. The Associated Press called the race just … more

Riverdale-area residents cast their ballots in two contested congressional races this year. Congressional District 15, which includes Riverdale, Spuyten Duyvil and parts of the south and east Bronx, … more

With Election Day approaching, candidates in New York’s 13th and 15th Congressional Districts outline their positions on affordability, housing, public safety, healthcare and other issues affecting Bronx residents. Early voting runs through Nov. 1, with Election Day on Nov. 3. more

A suspicious envelope containing white powder at Rep. Ritchie Torres’ Bronx office prompted a hazmat response as local officials described threats and concerns about escalating political intimidation. more

A Quinnipiac University poll shows Gov. Kathy Hochul leading Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman by 14 points as both candidates campaign on affordability, public safety and their records. more

New Yorkers rallied and organized a protest ride demanding Oscar Belgal’s release and an investigation after an ICE officer shot him in Marble Hill, while lawyers raised concerns about his medical care in detention. more

New federal student loan rules could jeopardize loan access for programs whose graduates fall below earnings benchmarks, raising concerns about affordability for students pursuing social work, teaching and the arts. more

With early voting starting Oct. 24 and Election Day set for Nov. 3, this guide outlines candidates, registration and mail-ballot deadlines, local polling sites and what voters need to know. more

City Council Speaker Julie Menin and the council’s committee on technology — which Marble Hill Council member Carmen De La Rosa chairs — held a follow-up hearing Oct. 16, after Elon Musk’s … more