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Trump may be first Republican to win NY, NJ in decades after Biden debate debacle, GOP leaders say
President Biden's debate debacle has giddy New York and New Jersey Republican leaders believing that their nominee — former President Donald Trump — could win their states for the first...
NYC dance teacher who was left in coma by sex offender's sucker-punch slams light sentence: 'He destroyed my life'
Jesus Cortes Cabrera continues to suffer from Bui's brutal actions.
NYC straphangers uneasy over zip ties seemingly holding tracks together: 'Should I be worried?'
The MTA says zip lines along the tracks in Queens are no cause for concern, but it's making some Big Apple straphangers uneasy as the railroad halts its capital projects...
Don't wait until next year: Restore New York's mask ban NOW!
“We will not tolerate individuals using masks to be responsible for criminal or threatening behavior,” Hochul huffed this month.
Broadway star belts out ‘Impossible Dream’ as LGBT club leader backs Gov. Kathy Hochul’s re-election bid
Gov. Kathy Hochul's "Impossible Dream" -- winning re-election to another term -- may have gotten easier.
MTA board reluctantly OKs Hochul's congestion pricing pause, delays $16.5B in projects during heated meeting
The MTA begrudgingly rubber-stamped Gov. Kathy Hochul's indefinite pause of congestion pricing during a heated board meeting on Wednesday.
MTA set to bow to Gov. Hochul's suspension of $15 congestion pricing toll — for now
The MTA board is expected to vote on a resolution Wednesday begrudgingly bowing to — not challenging — Gov. Kathy Hochul's decision to "pause" implementation of the "congestion" toll.
Hochul needs to call the bluff of the MTA fearmongers — and fully kill congestion pricing
Many anti-congestion-pricing advocates are ripping the MTA for issuing stop work orders on non-essential projects, calling it a scare tactic to pressure Gov. Kathy Hochul into reimplementing the plan.
Gov. Kathy Hochul rebuts Squad Rep. Jamaal Bowman's anti-Israel stand
Gov. Kathy Hochul threw some shade at embattled "Squad" Rep. Jamaal Bowman ahead of Tuesday's Democratic primary, while early voting returns show strong turnout in Jewish neighborhoods in Westchester County...
New Yorkers' extreme discontent with Democrats' 'politics as usual'
New York's dominant Democratic-progressive establishment basically ignored the voter anger exposed in the 2022 elections — and the voters have noticed.
MTA halts construction projects in move to 'scare NYers,' pressure Hochul after axing congestion toll: sources
The MTA has halted construction projects at rail stations in Queens to pressure Gov. Hochul to restore congestion pricing — or find another revenue service to maintain its capital spending...
‘Greenlash’ coming for Democrats, Trump's persistent 2024 lead and other commentary
It’s hard "to imagine [Donald] Trump’s support plunging after it has persisted despite multiple prosecutions and a guilty verdict," argues the Washington Examiner's Michael Barone.
Bay Ridge parents, pols push to block legal pot shop near schools, churches
"The establishment of an adult-use retail dispensary at this location, where there is heavy foot traffic of students (going back and forth to school) daily, would result in the increased...
NYC detectives' union head's last task as prez was labor of love for slain officer
Paul DiGiacomo wanted to make sure legislation in the name of Detective Brian Simonsen, who was killed during a phone store robbery, got signed into law by Gov. Hochul.
Why Donald Trump has a real chance of winning in New York
It may seem unbelievable but it’s true: Donald Trump actually has a fair shot at winning New York in this year’s presidential election.
Opponents of congestion pricing dealt blow in lawsuit, but plan remains halted by Gov. Hochul
Opponents of New York's congestion pricing were dealt a blow by a federal judge -- but the plan is still on pause after Gov. Hochul stepped in.
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul's popularity dips to lowest level ever: poll
Her numbers are even sagging below those of President Joe Biden, who 42% of respondents viewed favorably.
Hochul signs bill banning ‘addictive’ social media feeds for kids, the first in the nation
The "Safe for Kids" bill is meant to prevent apps such as TikTok and Instagram from using algorithms that keep children glued to their phones and then profiting off that...
Suburban voters stand by Hochul’s congestion pricing pause: poll
Of the statewide respondents, 45% said they supported Hochul’s decision to pause the $15 daily toll on drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street.
Hochul should appoint special prosecutor to combat antisemitic hate crimes: ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo
Gov. Kathy Hochul should tap a special prosecutor to enforce the state's hate crime law to punish crimes fueled by anti semitism and other offenses fueled by bigotry, said her...