Aneeta Bhole

Aneeta Bhole

About the Author

Aneeta Bhole is a reporter for the New York Post’s city hall bureau and covers the mayor and city agencies. She’s covered everything from the pub to politics in the US, UK, Australia and South Africa. Previously, she worked as a cross-platform video journalist and correspondent.

The Archive

Record-breaking $112.4B NYC budget deal reverses majority of Adams' cuts

The full scope of reversals had yet to be unveiled, but the mayor and speaker touted a $58 million funding restoration to libraries Thursday night.

NYC pool season opens with belly-flop as lifeguard shortage prompts partial closures

Mayor Eric Adams declared Thursday that 50 public swimming pools are open for the summer, although city officials later clarified the sites will continue to face partial closures because of...

NYC migrant shelters under scrutiny after accused cop shooter claims gun-smuggling chain

An accused cop shooter who claimed a Venezuelan gang is smuggling guns into migrant facilities stayed at a shelter with a X-ray and magnetometer to scan for weapons, officials said....

NYC could ring up cellphone ban for public schools in next few weeks

A cellphone ban for New York City public schools could be coming in the next two weeks, Chancellor David Banks told reporters Wednesday.

George Latimer ousts Rep. Jamaal Bowman in 16th District primary

Latimer, 70, will be heavily favored to defeat Republican Madeline Brame in the Nov. 5 election to represent the deep-blue constituency.

Bowman says race for NY-16 was about 'justice' as SI GOP rep Malliotakis celebrates 'Squad' defeat: 'Good riddance'

Follow The Post’s live updates for results, photos, analysis and more from New York's primary elections today.

NYC launching new learning tool to help kids conquer 'fear of math' in public schools next fall

The curriculum differs from traditional mathematical learning by engaging students in open-ended discussion, less use of technical terms and steering clear of step-by-step equations.

Progressive NYC art center shuns Jewish mom after she raised concerns about 'antisemitic' posters

Artshack in Bedford-Stuyvesant — which prides itself on being an “anti-racist, queer affirming organization” — has donned signage with the words “Ceasefire Now” — a call to action synonymous with...

NYC's budget talks stalled ahead of July 1 deadline as City Council is 'committed to restoring cuts' from Adams' spending plan

Adrienne Adams remained coy during a meeting Tuesday about where negotiations had reached, but maintained the council is “committed to restoring cuts” to a laundry list of agencies.

NYC schools watchdog capacity reduced by low staff and budget constraints

The Special Commissioner of Investigation (SCI) received a record number of more than 10,000 complaints last year but have their hands tied because of budget and staffing constraints.

Manhattan mom booted from NYC parent education council sues for reinstatement: 'Inappropriate and unconstitutional'

Maud Maron of Manhattan’s Community Education Council 2 was ousted in a historic move by Banks on Friday under the city’s D-210 complaint process.

Ex-con 'Jeopardy!' champ Winston Nguyen — now teacher at elite NYC school —accused of catfishing minors in explicit photo probe: sources

A “Jeopardy!” champ and math teacher busted in front of students at a swanky Brooklyn private school was released without charges -- but hasn't escaped scrutiny as investigators probe accusations he catfished...

Two teens in custody after 17-year-old stabbed in Brooklyn: sources

Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with the vicious stabbing of a 17-year-old male after an altercation with three others outside a business and education center in Downtown Brooklyn,...

NYC awarded over $27M from national JUUL e-cig legal settlement

About $12.2 million from the settlement will go to the city and close to $15 million to the New York City school district.

Eric Adams' top aide slapped with third lawsuit claiming he 'bragged' about 'ability to punish NYPD officers'

Top aide to Mayor Eric Adams, Tim Pearson, has been hit with a third lawsuit which claims he "liked to brag about his power and his ability to punish NYPD...

NYC set to send parents info on how to safely store guns after 14-year-old was accidentally killed by cousin

Jasai Guy was killed with an illegal, sawed-off shotgun that the two boys found at their grandfather's apartment.

Gambino mobsters among 17 charged in $22M illegal gambling ring on Staten Island

Seventeen individuals have been arrested in connection to a thriving network of loansharking and illegal gambling on Staten Island, firmly under the control of the notorious Gambino crime family.

Fearful Columbia students who felt 'intimidated' by anti-Israel protests to get 'safety escorts' as part of lawsuit settlement

The measure resolves a proposed class action filed anonymously by a female Jewish student.

Mayor Eric Adams backs off millions in cuts for popular summer education program as budget standoff continues

Mayor Eric Adams has backed off cutting millions from a popular summer program that serves more than 100,000 Big Apple students amid ongoing budget negotiations.

Controversial waste management company awarded NYC contracts despite hundreds of violations

Cogent Waste Solutions has been embroiled in multiple lawsuits since 2021 for alleged recklessness of its drivers, overcharging customers, falsifying records and failing to disclose required personnel details.