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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 Conversation…

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

cross bronx expressway

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

By Camille Botello Conversation…

several people at a table, including Miguel Cardona, discussing student loan forgiveness

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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 Conversation…

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 Conversation…

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

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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 Conversation…

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 Conversation…

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

Current and former foster youth shadowed council members for the entire day and sat in on the June 6 , 2024, Stated Meeting.

CM Stevens hosts foster youth for all-day City Hall event

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

Bronx State Sen. Gustavo Rivera.

Rivera’s day care inspection bill passes Senate, moves to Assembly

By Camille Botello Conversation…

Fair Fares

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City Council seeks expansion of Fair Fares transit discount to 650,000 more New Yorkers: report

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The Hole, a contemporary art gallery being sued for not paying its artists.

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