What Might 2026 Bring to Brooklyn Heights?
We all have our hopes for the new year. I’ll list a few of mine here. Please add…
Zohran Mamdani’s journey to becoming New York’s mayor
Before Zohran Mamdani became a household name earlier this year, before he twice toppled the Cuomo political dynasty,…
Travel travails and casino concerns |
In a few short months at the start of 2025, the ways Queens residents have gotten and soon…
Mamdani’s celebrating himself on New Year’s Day— but what about running NYC?
Zohran Mamdani’s has big plans for a triumphal and self-congratulatory “block party” following his New Year’s Day inauguration.…
Matta reflects on 8-year stint as Manhattan city commissioner | News
Newly elected city officials will take their seats in January, but for some, the new year will mean…
NYC Congestion-Pricing Judge Delays Ruling, Sets Jan. 28 Hearing
A federal judge delayed his decision on the fate of New York City’s congestion pricing initiative, setting oral…
New York sets new age limit, labeling requirements for kratom products
Gov. Kathy Hochul, right, met with Cari Scribner, left, who lost her 24-year-old son Nick Scribner to kratom…
New barge anchorages banned on Hudson River
A new provision tucked into this year’s federal military policy bill bans any new anchoring locations for barges…
Edward Gibbs sanctioned after explicit Assembly remarks
ALBANY — Democratic Assemblyman Edward Gibbs, who represents parts of east Harlem, violated the house’s policy by making sexually explicit…
Hochul signs prison oversight bill after deaths in New York
Gov. Kathy Hochul agreed to sign a bill to bolster prison oversight in New York. It was spurred…
Elise Stefanik suspends campaign for governor of New York
U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik launched her campaign for governor in November after teasing a run against Gov. Kathy…
NYC Board Probes Put NYC First, Other Pro-Cuomo PACs Spearheaded by Finance CEOs
New York City’s Campaign Finance Board is probing whether a group of political action committees that spent more…