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NYC Council incumbent Pierina Sanchez is reelected for her second term representing District 14.

Sanchez wins second term, handles Bradshaw in District 14 Dem primary

By Camille Botello

New York City Councilmember Kevin Riley speaks at a rally outside of City Hall on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, to advocate for the closure of Rikers Island.

Riley prevails in District 12 Democratic primary, which once again has borough’s highest turnout

By Robbie Sequeira

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Velázquez brushes off first-term criticisms to secure overwhelming win in District 13 Dem primary

By Robbie Sequeira

Darcel Clark win 2023

Clark cruises to third term as Bronx DA with primary win, vows turnaround for the borough

By Robbie Sequeira

Election results roll in on Tuesday, June 27, 2023.

UPDATED: Bronx incumbents win their races, District 13 Republican primary will head to round two

By Camille Botello

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.

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UPDATED: Candidates still campaigning with less than five hours left before polls close

By Camille Botello

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Empty polls: Early voting count shows just under 45,000 New Yorkers turned out to cast ballots in June 27 primary

Mayor Eric Adams with City Council Member Julie Menin

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Mayor Adams inks bill aiming to let more New Yorkers shop around for healthcare

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Courts

Cohen takes aim at Bronx DA’s record, as Clark maintains major edge in fundraising, endorsements

By Robbie Sequeira

Mayor Eric Adams

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Adams vetoes housing voucher bills citing cost, council override expected

Cannabis enforcement officer posts sign on raided store in Manhattan

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‘Toking’ action: City Council unanimously approves stiff fines on landlords who rent to unlicensed cannabis shops

Bernadette Ferrara at the BronxNet debate

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EXCLUSIVE: Ferrara treasurer resigns from City Council campaign over anti-gay marriage remarks

By Aliya Schneider

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Ranked-choice voting: How the relatively new process works for NYC voters and candidates

Hasime “Samantha” Zherka, George Havranek and Kristy Marmorato quarrel during the Schneps Media New York City Council District 13 Primary Debate on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

Charges of nepotism and concerns over support for the primary winner highlight CD-13 Republican debate

By Camille Botello

Mayor Eric Adams signs rule suspending the requirement people spend 90 days in city homeless shelters to access housing vouchers.

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Adams drops 90-day rule for city housing vouchers, battle with council over voucher access still looms

Former Mayor Bill de Blasio

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De Blasio ordered to pay $475,000 for improperly billing NYers for presidential campaign security

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Best Snow Tubing Spots Around Westchester

FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker officially retired on Dec. 19 with a walkout ceremony.

FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker officially retires

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The Cincinnati-based Potter Stewart U.S. Post Office and Courthouse is the headquarters of the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

Sixth Circuit Court rushes to beat Supreme Court in ruling on conversion therapy ban