Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced in an Oct. 19 news release he and the city’s department of health are launching the the Health and Affordability Resource Team, an outreach initiative that aims to … more

A "suspicious substance" was received in an envelope at U.S. Rep.  Ritchie Torres' congressional office Friday, the official shared online.  The New York City Fire Department tested … more

An ICE officer’s shooting of Oscar Belgal in Marble Hill has prompted protests, heightened fear among immigrant residents and businesses, and renewed community efforts to share legal rights resources. more

The Nov. 3 General Election is fast approaching. Besides a slate of candidates to choose from, there are five proposed charter amendments to vote “yes” or “no” on. A charter amendment is a … more

Protesters and officials rallied outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn Oct. 13, criticizing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's actions in the city, particularly following the … more

State Sen. Gustavo Rivera condemned the shooting of Oscar Belgal in Marble Hill by a U.S.   Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer Oct. 8, saying in a statement released that day that, at … more

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced in an Oct. 12 press release he was directing the New York City Police Department to conduct a review of its use-of-force policies and practices. The mayor’s office … more

A lawsuit alleging seven Cornell fraternity members raped an intoxicated student has renewed debate over New York’s sexual assault laws and Assembly member Jeffrey Dinowitz’s A101 legislation. more

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced in an Oct. 2 news release New York City artists and small nonprofits can apply for up to $10,000 in funding — the first increase in grant awards for artists in two … more

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin and New York State Attorney General Letitia James formed a joint task force, along with other civic leaders, to “fight back against the Trump … more