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New York City officials have ramped up their efforts to combat illegal cannabis distribution, with Mayor Eric Adams and Sheriff Anthony Miranda announcing the shutdown of two unlicensed shops in...

On Thursday, July 18th, the New York City Council officially submitted legislation to the Board of Elections, aiming to expand its approval power over mayoral appointments. The proposed "advice and...

On Wednesday, July 17th, New York City Councilwoman Susan Zhuang was arrested during a protest against a proposed homeless shelter in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. The demonstration, which took place at the...

New York City officials are celebrating the decline in subway crime, with recent data showing a consistent downward trend.  The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and New York Police Department (NYPD)...

Bob Menendez, a United States Senator from New Jersey, was convicted on all 16 counts in a federal corruption trial in Manhattan on Tuesday, July 16th. Menendez became the first...

Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver has emerged victorious in the special House Democratic primary to fill the late Donald Payne Jr. seat in New Jersey's 10th Congressional District.  The...

On July 17th, New York City and New Jersey experienced significant disruptions in train services due to extreme heat. The soaring temperatures led to power outages and equipment malfunctions, causing...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams continues to lead the pack in fundraising for his potential reelection campaign, raising $1.1 million from nearly 1,500 donors over the last six months,...

On Tuesday, July 16th, New York City announced the reinstatement of work requirements for low-income residents receiving cash assistance, ending a pause that had been in effect since the COVID-19...