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2026 PRIMARIES: Assembly District 81 candidates Jeffrey Dinowitz and Morgan Evers reflect on their campaigns

By Keke Grant-Floyd Conversation…

Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the DOT's Sign Shop in Maspeth during inspections of the planned Knicks' ticker tape parade. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

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Knicks fever: Mamdani prepares NYC for massive ticker-tape parade, but says school will still be in session Thursday

State Assemblyman Michael Benedetto held a press conference on July 29, 2021, in response to Locust Point residents voicing concerns of congestion on the TN expressway.

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2026 PRIMARIES: Jake Kuhl and Felix Omozusi take on longtime incumbent Michael Benedetto for AD-82 Assembly seat

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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2026 PRIMARIES: Democrats Marty Dolan and Felipe Garcia challenging AOC for Bronx and Queens District 14

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Mayor Mamdani pledges investment and support at inaugural Bronx Economic Development Summit

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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City Council makes unified push for increased FDNY staffing following several deadly Bronx fires

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces that the Bronx Terminal Market will host one of the borough-wide fan-fest celebrations during the World Cup.

Mayor Mamdani launches free building inspection program for New York City homeowners

By Lesley Cosme Torres Conversation…

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Israel Day Parade marches up 5th Avenue as Hochul signs buffer zone bill

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At Hostos Community College, Mayor Mamdani hears from young renters priced out of the Bronx

By Kylie Clifton Conversation…

Gov. Kathy Hochul holding up bill signed banning masks in law enforcement with immigrants standing behind her

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New York bans masked law enforcement under Hochul immigration package aimed at curbing ICE tactics in state

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Mamdani endorses DSA challenger Avila Chevalier over incumbent Espaillat in NY-13 Congressional primary

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Community Board 6 votes ‘No’ on massive West Farms affordable housing project

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

Mayor zohran mamdani at podium in front of skyline speaking about government efficiency panel COGE

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COGE, not DOGE: Mamdani replaces Adams-era charter commission with his own government efficiency panel

Mayor Zohran Mamdani attending Eid al-Adha prayers with men in background

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Mamdani brings faith and Arsenal fandom to Bronx Eid al-Adha prayers

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Council Member Kevin Riley promotes new content creator bill at TikTok small business event

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Bronx orgs rally against ICE activity in Norwood

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Missed the NYC Parade? Kids Can Still Celebrate the Knicks’ Big Win at Westchester Museum

Masked ICE agents hover over immigrants appearing for routine court hearings at 26 Federal Plaza.

Legal Aid files brief supporting New York law to bar feds from making courthouse arrests of immigrants

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