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Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

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New York City

Hochul and Adams Budget Generously, Despite Looming Washington Threats

Tax rebates and heavy spending define spending proposals unveiled as Trump and Republican-controlled Congress prepare likely federal cuts to social programs. By Greg David Jan 27 4:55am EST Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams celebrate at City Hall the…

Tech Startup Gets on Fast Track to Install Sidewalk EV Charging Towers After Hiring Eric Adams’ Power Broker

Gravity Technologies is preparing to plant “trees” to juice up city agency vehicles, with help from the lobbying firm founded by the mayor’s former chief of staff, Frank Carone. By Greg B. Smith Jan 27 5:00am EST Tech startup Gravity…

Video Shows Eric Adams Bashing Trump’s ‘Idiot Behavior’ and ‘Buffoonery’ on MLK Day in 2018

But in 2025, the mayor canceled his MLK appearances to attend the inauguration of President Trump, who’s dangled the possibility of a pardon if Adams is convicted on corruption charges. By Yoav Gonen Jan 23 9:46pm EST Then-Brooklyn Borough President…

What to Know About the 2025 Elections in New York City

The embattled mayor’s reelection fight is far from the only contest on the ballot. By Rachel Holliday Smith An early-voting site was open at the Queens Borough Community College for the Congressional District 3 special election, Feb. 9. 2024. Credit: Alex Krales/THE…

Adams Legal Defense Fund Almost $1 Million in Debt as Donations Dwindle

In the last three months, just two donors — one pardoned by Trump — gave to a trust to pay for the mayor’s mounting legal expenses as he combats federal corruption charges. By Yoav Gonen Jan 15 11:13pm EST Mayor…

Why It Feels Like Everyone in New York is Sick Right Now: Virus Update

The number of people with flu is high, and norovirus is surging. By Dr. Marisa Donnelly, Healthbeat New York Jan 15 5:25pm EST An MTA subway advertisement implores riders to keep masking, May 11, 2022. Credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY This article was…

Second Ave. Subway’s Next Leg Progresses With Promise of Congestion Pricing Funds

Engineering proposals on tunneling and structural shell work are due by March 5 and a contract is expected to be awarded by the third quarter of this year. By Jose Martinez Jan 13 5:05am EST A transit worker walks along…

Meet the Cats Who Roam Rikers Island

Gloria Murli, a retired corrections officer, passionately cares for feral cats on Rikers Island, advocating for a sanctuary where they can receive proper care and support.

Most Street-Homeless Housing Applicants Never Get a Shot, Inside Stats Show

City agencies tracked nearly 1,000 homeless people as they waited for supportive housing. Just 18% obtained a spot, despite thousands of vacant units. By Gwynne Hogan Jan 6 5:00am EST A walkway in Grand Central Terminal where homeless people congregate,…

Feds Raid Home of NYPD’s Former Top Uniformed Cop

Former NYPD Chief Jeffrey Maddrey was suspended without pay amid sexual coercion allegations from a subordinate, prompting federal investigations into his conduct.