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Hundreds of supporters — including U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders — rallied in support of incumbent U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman ahead of the hotly contested Democratic primary in New York's 16th Congressional District on Saturday, June 22.

AOC, Bernie Sanders rally with Bowman ahead of primary election

By Gabriele Holtermann

An aerial view of 1915 Billingsley Terrace following its partial collapse on Dec. 11, 2023.

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NYC will proactively inspect crumbling buildings under newly approved City Council bill

NYPD officer responds to ShotSpotter

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Lander audit alleges NYPD ShotSpotter program is inaccurate and wastes cops’ time

City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams talks NYC budget

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NYC Budget: Talks in ‘holding pattern’ as June 30 deadline looms, Speaker Adams says

Jonathan Soto, left, debates incumbent Assembly Member Michael Benedetto, right, on June 17, 2024, just ahead of the June 25 Primary Election. This year is the third time Soto has mounted a bid against the longtime incumbent.

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Incumbent Benedetto, challenger Soto debate for second time in Assembly District 82 race

By Emily Swanson

Tenants protest rent increase vote by Rent Guidelines Board

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NYC rents going up again for stabilized apartments; what the Rent Guidelines Board vote means for 1.1 million tenants

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Congestion pricing: Bronx pols split on last-minute decision to pause toll program

By Camille Botello

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CUNY failed to properly investigate incidents of antisemitism and Islamophobia, feds say

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Council Member Althea Stevens and Assemblymember Landon Dais joined school officials in the auditorium of the William H. Taft Educational Campus in the Claremont section of the Bronx on June 14 to present a $5.5 million check for upgrades toward the renovation of the Jonathan Levin Field.

‘A space to be proud of’: Bronx leaders announce $5.5M in funding for renovations to outdoor field at William H. Taft Educational Campus

By Keke Grant-Floyd

The nine members of the Rent Guidelines Board vote at Hunter College.

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NYC panel could hike rents for stabilized tenants 6.5% in Monday vote

A woman enters the Greek American Institute at 3573 Bruckner Blvd. to cast her vote during the New York City Primary Election on Tuesday, June 27, 2023.

Bronx June 25 Primary Election: What you need to know

By Camille Botello

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CM Stevens, 12 other council members endorse incumbent Bowman in Bronx/‌Westchester congressional race

By Emily Swanson

Comptroller Brad Lander speaks about possible congestion pricing lawsuits

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Congestion Pricing: Comptroller Lander assembling potential plaintiffs for suit to restart paused Manhattan toll

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AOC hosts discussion on antisemitism and its threat to democracy

By Emily Swanson

Incumbent District 77 Assembly Member Landon Dais, left, and challenger Leonardo Coello, right, debate on BronxTalk ahead of the June 2024 Primary.

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Assembly District 77 Democratic candidates square off in BronxTalk debate

By Emily Swanson

MTA chair speaking on congestion pricing improvements

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Congestion pricing: MTA left in the lurch after Hochul scraps toll plan, Albany fails on funding bill

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