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Mar. 8, 2026

New York City Council Speaker Unveils 5-Point Plan to Combat Rising Antisemitism

Proposal includes security measures, funding for Jewish institutions, and data tracking of hate crimes.

Mar. 7, 2026

NYC Mayor-Elect Pushes $70M Free Grocery Program Despite $5.6B Deficit

Zohran Mamdani's controversial proposal aims to expand food access, but faces criticism over city's budget challenges.

Mar. 6, 2026

NYC Considers Ending Free Street Parking

City officials weigh expanding metered parking and residential permits to address budget pressures.

Mar. 6, 2026

Mayor Mamdani, Gov. Hochul Boost Universal Child Care

New York City and state leaders announce historic $1.2 billion investment in free childcare for families

Mar. 6, 2026

Mamdani Childcare Plan Criticized for Excluding Staten Island Families

New universal childcare proposal from NYC mayor-elect faces backlash over potential borough disparities.

Mar. 6, 2026

NYC to Shut Down Bellevue Shelter Over Poor Conditions

The city will relocate 250 individuals to other facilities by mid-March 2026.

Mar. 6, 2026

Mayor Unveils $50M Plan to Renovate 10 NYC Parks

Investments will improve parks in all five boroughs, expanding access to safe, welcoming public spaces.

Mar. 6, 2026

Mamdani and Hochul Unveil Free 2-Year-Old Child Care Plan

Proposal excludes Staten Island as initial rollout begins this fall across four boroughs.

Mar. 5, 2026

NYC Mayor Scales Back Citywide Daylighting Pledge

Mamdani cites feasibility concerns in walking back universal intersection daylighting plan

Mar. 5, 2026

NYC to Close Massive Bellevue Homeless Shelter

Mamdani administration says 30th Street Shelter is in 'severe state of disrepair'

Mar. 5, 2026

Staten Island Parking Plan Shifts to Case-by-Case Approach

Mayor Mamdani abandons universal daylighting proposal after community backlash

Mar. 5, 2026

Hochul Denies Being 'Fall Man' in Mamdani's Tax-the-Rich Push

Governor says she's not frustrated by mayor's political posturing over budget gap

Mar. 4, 2026

Cardinal Dolan, Rev. Bernard sworn in as NYPD's co-chief chaplains

The former archbishop of New York and prominent Brooklyn pastor take on new roles to serve the department's spiritual needs.

Mar. 4, 2026

Federal Judge Upholds New York's Congestion Toll into Manhattan

Trump administration's efforts to block the toll were rejected by the court.

Mar. 4, 2026

NYC Council Charges Councilwoman Over Islamophobic Social Media Posts

Queens Council Member Vickie Paladino faces formal disciplinary proceedings after repeated Islamophobic posts on social media.

Mar. 4, 2026

Radio Host Sid Rosenberg Apologizes for Attacking NYC Mayor

Rosenberg's controversial social media post sparked backlash across New York City's political landscape.

Mar. 4, 2026

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Bid to Halt NYC Congestion Toll

New York's $9 congestion fee was passed by state legislature and signed into law before federal approvals.

Mar. 4, 2026

Upstate NY Considers Congestion Pricing Plan

Proposal aims to boost funding for transit outside of New York City

Mar. 4, 2026

NYC Mayor Mamdani Responds to Radio Host's Viral Attack

Sid Rosenberg accused Mamdani of anti-American and antisemitic views, prompting a sharp rebuke from the mayor.

Mar. 3, 2026

NYC to Offer Free 2-K Pilot Program at $36K Per Child

Governor Hochul and Mayor Mamdani announce first communities to receive seats in new early childhood initiative.