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Brooklyn GOP celebrates local victories at annual New York State Young Republicans gala

By Robert Pearl

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AMNY

NY legislative leaders suddenly reject MTA’s $68 billion capital plan

AMNY

2024 Year in Review: New York politics dominated by City Hall turmoil

Governor Kathy Hochul took the M train to Queens on Dec. 19, 2024 and spoke with riders (and amNewYork Metro) about subway safety and other issues.

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EXCLUSIVE | Governor Hochul talks subway security while riding the M train with amNewYork Metro

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Evictions spike at NYCHA properties under private partnership program, Comptroller’s audit finds

Mayor Eric Adams signed City of Yes into legislation on Wednesday, December 18.

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Signed, sealed, delivered: Mayor Adams signs monumental ‘City of Yes’ housing proposal into law

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Politics

Three bills from state Sen. Andrew Gounardes signed into law, codifying protections for firefighters, families

By Kirstyn Brendlen

Governor Kathy Hochul announces minimum wages will increase to $16.50 in 2025, raising .50 cents.

AMNY

New York City’s minimum wage is set to go up New Year’s Day — but some say it’s not nearly enough

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AMNY

Former Adams adviser Ingrid Lewis-Martin claims she’s target of incoming Manhattan DA indictment: ‘I am being falsely accused’

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AMNY

Ingrid Lewis-Martin, top aide to Eric Adams, abruptly steps down from post

City Council Member Chi Osse supporting FARE Act broker fees bill

AMNY

FARE Act becomes law without Mayor Adams’ signature, shifting NYC broker fee costs from tenants to landlords

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Brooklyn’s pet stores push back on retail sale ban — but activists say it’s much-needed

By Kirstyn Brendlen & Adam Daly

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AMNY

Fed-up New Yorkers rally at City Hall demanding registration for e-bikes in NYC

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City to shut down controversial Floyd Bennett Field shelter as migrant census drops

By Ethan Stark-Miller

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Politics

A slim margin: How did Brooklyn’s council members vote on City of Yes?

By Kirstyn Brendlen

"Tenants Not Tourists" launch their coalition and fight against the newly introduced Into 1107 bill which would change laws around short term rentals in New York City.

AMNY

‘Tenants not tourists’: Debate rages over NYC bill to change short-term rental legislation, expand Airbnb offerings

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Bronx Times

Mayor unveils program to address violent crime on 10 targeted NYC blocks

Gov. Kathy Hochul announces stimulus check plan

AMNY

Hochul proposes giving New Yorkers one-time stimulus checks to offset cost of inflation

Suspects who allegedly vandalized an F train Brooklyn.

AMNY

Vandals plastered Brooklyn F train with protest posters possibly tied to Daniel Penny trial and Jordan Neely’s death

Mayor Eric Adams announces City of Yes passage

AMNY

City of Yes zoning plan to boost housing growth narrowly passes City Council

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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump attends Turning Point USA's AmericaFest in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S., December 22, 2024.

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