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City Council Speaker Julie Menin speaking

AMNY

Op-ed | The Speaker’s Corner: Protecting safety and preserving freedom

Attendees gather for the Mayor’s Forum in Hearing Room B of the Legislative Office Building.

Politics

Three-day summit centers communities of color

By Orlande Fleury

Yvette D. Clarke

PoliticsNY

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with U.S. Representative Yvette D. Clarke

Kirsten Gillibrand

PoliticsNY

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

Assembly MemberRodneyse Bichotte-Hermelyn in her office in Flatbush.

Politics

Brooklyn Kings County Dems rescind endorsement of Hochul

By Nelson A. King

U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke.

Haiti

Caribbean pols, immigration advocates welcome Haiti TPS court ruling

By Nelson A. King

Brooklyn US Representative Hakeem Jeffries.

Politics

Dems want Noem fired, impeached

By Nelson A. King

Brian Cunningham with Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn.

Trump administration’s visa freeze sparks Caribbean outrage

By Nelson A. King

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul signs Melanie’s Law into effect, flanked by Assembly Member Brian Cunningham, second from left, and others.

Politics

Brooklyn’s Cunningham first to endorse Hochul’s reelection

By Nelson A. King

Former Council Speaker Adrienne Adams administers the oath to Council Member Tyrell Hankerson as his mother holds the Bible during the swearing-in ceremony.

Politics

Tyrell Hankerson sworn in to lead Queens’ ‘Great 28’

By Orlande Fleury

Singer Nicki Minaj presents a creation at the Versace show during Milan Fashion Week Spring 2019 in Milan, Italy, Sept. 21, 2018.

Trinidad & Tobago

Thousands petition to deport rapper Nicki Minaj to TT

By Vinette K. Pryce

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.

Grenada

Williams inaugurated on steps of City Hall

By Nelson A. King

State Senator Zellnor Y. Myrie.

Politics

Myrie introduces white collar crime overhaul

By Nelson A. King

St. Lucia's Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre attends the Canada-CARICOM Summit in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada October 18, 2023.

St Lucia

Electoral Observation Mission calls for reforms to improve St. Lucia’s electoral system

By Nelson A. King

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.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn’s Jibreel Jalloh enters 2026 Assembly Race

By Tangerine Clarke

Jabari Brisport

PoliticsNY

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with State Senator Jabari Brisport

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Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson attends the annual Bronx Week Parade on Mosholu Parkway on Sunday, May 19, 2024.

Bronx Week put on hold for 2026, Borough President’s Office cites fiscal challenges

Corona Health Sanctuary Playground is due to undergo renovations. Photo via NYC Parks.

Corona Health Sanctuary Playground receives capital investment as part of citywide initiative targeting underserved neighborhoods

First Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan, Mayor Zohran Mamdani's top cabinet member, said on Thursday that a proposal to greatly expand metered and permitted parking is among possible revenue raisers the administration is considering to help close a sizable budget gap and fund its priorities.

Top Mamdani deputy mayor doesn’t rule out expanding metered parking to help close budget gap

cops in bronx search for stabbing suspect who attacked officer

Bronx stabbing suspect bashes cop’s head with blunt object during arrest attempt at subway station: NYPD