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Politics

‘Justice came — but fear remains’ Maduro’s capture sparks mixed emotions among Venezuelans in New York

By Emily Swanson

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Op-Ed

Opinion | After the election, the real work begins

By Dr. Lessie Branch

Gov. Hochul and others celebrate congestion pricing anniversary

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Congestion Pricing: Hochul celebrates Manhattan toll program’s ‘extraordinary’ results on its one-year anniversary

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani launches ‘Rental Ripoff’ hearings, names new housing commissioner

By Emily Swanson

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Congestion pricing: 27 million fewer vehicles entered Manhattan’s Central Business District in first year of toll program, MTA says

Mayor Zohran Mamdani signing an executive order in Brooklyn on Jan. 2, 2025.

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Mayor Mamdani’s revocation of executive orders related to antisemitism, Israel add to distrust for many Jewish New Yorkers

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Nurses strike looming: Up to 20,000 caregivers issue 10-day warning for biggest walkout in NYC history

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Meet Mike Flynn, Mayor Mamdani’s newly minted Transportation Department head

Mayor Zohran Mamdani takes the oath of office

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MAYOR MAMDANI: Queens democratic socialist takes the oath of office as NYC’s 112th mayor

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Just Home supportive housing project not moving to Brooklyn — at least not yet

By Emily Swanson

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2025 YEAR IN REVIEW: The Bronx Times’ top 10 most-read stories of 2025

By Lesley Cosme Torres & Emily Swanson

Bronx-born Bella Abzug was a pioneering feminist, peace activist and civil rights attorney, a new podcast tells her story.

Politics

A new podcast highlights Bella Abzug, the Bronx born feminist who changed politics

By Sadie Brown

Co-op City

Senator Jamaal T. Bailey presents $1 million for NYPD surveillance cameras in Co-op City

By Emily Swanson

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Politics

Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson sworn in following 2025 election victory

By Ethan Marshall

Protesters speak ahead of City Council vote on unfair deactivations bill

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City Council approves ‘unfair deactivations’ safeguards for rideshare drivers, delivery workers

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Bronx Democrats celebrate election wins, honor departing council members at holiday party

By Emily Swanson

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Show of force: Thousands march in Midtown against ICE and Trump days after Minneapolis killing of Renee Good

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