New Commentary Examines Hakeem Jeffries’ Political Future...

Endorsements | Features | Local NYC Politics

A new Voices of NYC commentary explores the political challenges facing House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, arguing that national leadership should be accompanied by visible accomplishments within his congressional district....

NYC World Cup Ticket Program Offers $50 Seats...

Discounts | news

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced a new affordability-focused initiative. The program secures 1,000 discounted tickets for the NYC World Cup 2026™ matches. As a result, New Yorkers can access seats...

Ghost Cars Crackdown: Brooklyn Fake Plate Scheme Busted...

District Attorney | Local NYC Politics

A Brooklyn man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to running a multi-state fake license plate operation that authorities say helped fuel the rise of so-called “ghost cars” on New...

How the 32BJ Deal Quietly Prevented a NYC Housing Crisis...

District Leader | Features | Homeowner News

A new 32BJ Deal has averted a potential citywide strike in New York City, securing wage increases, stronger pensions, and healthcare protections for tens of thousands of residential building workers....

Mark Levine Pension Funds Plan Sparks NYC Backlash...

Features | Judicial | Local NYC Politics

New York City’s latest political fight is brewing over Mark Levine pension funds after the comptroller announced a sweeping plan to redirect roughly $4 billion from city retirement assets into...

NYC Landlords ICE Threats Raise Alarm Among Tenants...

Homeowner News | Judicial | Local NYC Politics

NYC landlords ICE threats are becoming a growing concern across Brooklyn and Queens, where tenant advocates say some property owners are using immigration fears as leverage in housing disputes. The...

NYC Tree Canopy 2040 Plan Targets Heat-Hit Neighborhoods First...

Features | Local NYC Politics | news

A City Turning To Trees To Fight Rising Heat The NYC Tree Canopy 2040 Plan is now at the center of the city’s climate strategy, promising more shade for neighborhoods...

Cory Mills expulsion push shakes Congress debate...

Features | Judicial | National

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new push to remove a sitting member of Congress is stirring fresh debate across the country, as the Cory Mills expulsion effort gains national attention and...

Mamdani Grocery Plan Sparks ‘Potemkin Socialism’ Debate...

Features | Local NYC Politics | Mayor

A bold promise to tackle food access in New York is now drawing sharp criticism, as the Mamdani grocery plan faces questions over cost, timing, and real impact on everyday...

Mamdani’s 6,500 Curbside Empire Bins Could Reshape NYC Streets...

Homeowner News | Local NYC Politics | Mayor

New York City’s long-running trash problem could soon look very different. With Mamdani’s 6,500+ curbside Empire Bins plan, sidewalks cluttered with black garbage bags may give way to locked, street-level...

NYC City Hall Shooting Back in Spotlight as Ceremony and New Podcast R...

Features | Local NYC Politics | news

More than two decades after a deadly shooting inside New York City Hall shocked the city, renewed attention is bringing the case of James E. Davis back into public focus....

NYC Pied-à-terre Tax Gets Hochul Backing In Budget Fight...

Governor | Homeowner News | Local NYC Politics

New York’s long-running budget standoff is taking a sharp turn as Gov. Kathy Hochul now backs a NYC pied-à-terre tax, a proposed levy on luxury second homes worth more than...

Mamdani’s Equity Plan Raises Big Questions on NYC Costs...

Homeowner News | Local NYC Politics | Mayor

NEW YORK CITY — Mamdani’s Equity Plan is supposed to tackle one of the biggest issues facing New Yorkers right now: the rising cost of living. But instead of offering...

Gov. Josh Shapiro targets Trump at NYC conference...

Features | Governor | Local NYC Politics

NEW YORK — Josh Shapiro is stepping into the national spotlight in Harlem, where early presidential politics are already taking shape. Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered a sharp critique of Donald...

Mayor Mamdani Appoints Rebecca Gaston as NYC ACS Commissioner...

District Leader | Endorsements | Local NYC Politics

New York City’s child welfare system is about to get a major shake-up. Mayor Zohran Mamdani has chosen Rebecca Jones Gaston, a former senior official in the Biden administration, to...

Mayor Mamdani’s First Months Bring Tough NYC Reality...

District Leader | Local NYC Politics | Mayor

Mayor Mamdani’s first months in office are already forcing a reality check across New York City. What started as a push to lower costs for everyday residents has quickly turned...

NYC LGBTQIA+ Office Targets Deep Inequality...

District Leader | Endorsements | Local NYC Politics

New York City is opening a new chapter in its civil rights landscape with the launch of the NYC LGBTQIA+ office, and city officials say the timing could not be...

Cardi B, Mamdani Highlight NYC 2-K Rollout Which Starts June 2...

Announcements | For Parents

Zohran Kwame Mamdani, alongside Cardi B, is promoting the upcoming launch of New York City’s 2-K program, which will begin accepting applications June 2 through June 26, 2026. The initiative introduces...

Mamdani’s Child-Care Plan Sparks NYC Debate...

Features | Local NYC Politics | Mayor

New York City’s childcare crisis just got a political spotlight, and Mamdani’s child-care agenda is right at the center of it. As Mayor Zohran Mamdani pushes forward a more expansive...

Affordable Housing Plan NYC, Staten Island Next?...

Homeowner News | Local NYC Politics | Mayor

New Yorkers know the struggle. Rent keeps climbing, apartments are scarce, and every borough feels the squeeze, especially Staten Island. Mayor Zohran Mamdani is shaking things up with a fast-track...

Micah Lasher Record Faces Scrutiny in NYC Race...

Features | Local NYC Politics | Manhattan

As Manhattan’s next congressional race begins to take shape, State Assemblymember Micah Lasher is emerging as a candidate with deep experience and growing scrutiny over his political record. Lasher, who...

Is the Left Killing NY? Hochul Under Fire...

Governor | Homeowner News | Local NYC Politics

Is the left killing NY, or is New York being pushed to the edge? Left killing NY is no longer just a talking point, it’s becoming a serious political question...

Staten Island Safety Issues: Tottenville Battery Site Raises Alarm...

Features | Homeowner News | Local NYC Politics

Staten Island is heating up and this time, it’s not about traffic or potholes. A controversial battery storage project planned near a major bridge is putting Staten Island safety issues...

NYC E-Bikers Spark Safety Debate as Enforcement Rules Shift...

Features | Judicial | Local NYC Politics

NYC e-bikers are at the center of a growing safety debate as enforcement rules change, raising concerns across New York City streets. NYC E-Bikers Are Turning City Streets Into a...

NYC Renters Getting Taxed Without Knowing It...

Homeowner News | Local NYC Politics | Manhattan

NYC renters are feeling the squeeze as hidden costs tied to rising water and sewer charges quietly push housing expenses higher across the city. For many NYC renters, this isn’t...

Staten Island Potholes Are Getting Worse...

Homeowner News | Local NYC Politics | news

Residents across Staten Island are dealing with a growing headache as Staten Island potholes continue to worsen. City officials warn that without additional resources and funding, many streets could remain...

East New York, Brooklyn Seniors Invited to Nikki Lucas’ 10th Ann...

Arts and Culture

Seniors in East New York, Brooklyn are invited to attend the 10th Annual Easter Hat Pageant and Luncheon hosted by Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas in partnership with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries on...

13th Congressional District Art Contest Opens...

Announcements | Events | news

Students across New York’s 13th congressional district are being invited to showcase their creativity through a nationally recognized art competition that could place their work inside one of the most...

Supreme Court Fight Leaves NYC’s Lone GOP District Intact...

District Attorney | Judicial

A legal battle over New York’s congressional boundaries has taken a major turn after the Supreme Court of the United States allowed a Republican challenge to move forward, leaving NYC’s...

Judge Upholds NYC Congestion Pricing, Critics Still Voice Concerns...

Homeowner News | Judicial | Local NYC Politics

A recent court ruling has upheld the implementation of NYC congestion pricing, allowing the policy to move forward despite ongoing opposition from critics who argue it could increase costs for...

$25 Vehicle Registration Fee Proposal Divides NY Lawmakers...

Homeowner News | Judicial | Local NYC Politics

A proposal to impose a $25 vehicle registration fee on drivers outside the New York City metro region has ignited debate in Albany over transit funding, regional equity, and transportation...

Energy Bills Could Jump $4,000 Under NY Climate Law, State Memo Warns...

Homeowner News | Judicial | Local NYC Politics

Energy bills could jump by as much as $4,000 per year under New York’s climate mandates, according to a new state analysis that is intensifying debate over affordability, environmental goals,...

Mamdani Fires Back at Trump Over NYC Shoveling Program...

Local NYC Politics | Mayor | news

Mayor Zohran Mamdani pushed back after President Donald Trump referenced New York City’s shoveling program during remarks tied to the State of the Union, turning a routine municipal policy into...

Mamdani Faces Backlash Over NYPD Snowball Incident...

Judicial | Manhattan | Mayor

The NYPD Snowball Incident in Washington Square Park has escalated into a political controversy, with Mayor Zohran Mamdani facing criticism from police unions and political opponents over how he characterized...

Antonio Delgado Ends NY Governor Campaign, Hochul Leads...

Governor | Local NYC Politics | news

In a significant shift in New York politics, Antonio Delgado announced on February 10, 2026, that he is suspending his campaign for governor, leaving incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul with a...

Hochul Funds NYC $1.5B, First Mamdani Budget Looms...

Governor | Local NYC Politics | news

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has approved a $1.5 billion funding package for New York City, a critical boost ahead of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s first city budget. The announcement underscores...

Mamdani vs. Gov. Hochul: NYC Budget Crisis...

Governor | Local NYC Politics | Mayor

New York City is facing one of its most tense fiscal standoffs in recent years as Mayor Zohran Mamdani released his preliminary $127 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2027....

Mamdani’s Encampment Reversal Sparks Debate...

Local NYC Politics | Mayor

Mamdani’s encampment reversal is now at the center of New York City’s political debate, after Mayor Zohran Mamdani signaled support for a more structured approach to homeless encampment removals. The...

Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson Dies at Age 84...

Features | Local NYC Politics | news

The nation mourns the loss of Jesse Jackson, one of the most influential civil rights leaders in modern American history. Jesse Jackson dies at the age of 84, leaving behind...

NYPD Seeks Changes to NYC Protest Perimeter Rules...

Local NYC Politics | Mayor | news

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) seeks changes to proposed legislation that would establish protest perimeter rules around houses of worship. The bill, introduced by the City Council and...

NYC Builders Clash With Mamdani Over Tax Hikes...

Local NYC Politics | Mayor | news

The fight over New York City’s economic direction is no longer quiet. It’s out in the open. And right now, NYC Builders Clash With Mamdani has become one of the...

NYC Speed Limit Battle: Why City Leaders Are Failing Street Safety...

Homeowner News | Local NYC Politics | Mayor

New Yorkers hear a lot of political noise every week but the NYC Speed Limit Battle isn’t just another headline. This fight over lowering speed limits cuts to the heart...

NYPD Commissioner Tisch Unveils Key 2026 Policing Reforms...

Endorsements | Features | Manhattan

New York City residents are no strangers to debates over public safety, community trust, and policing policies. On February 10, 2026, NYPD Commissioner Tisch unveiled a sweeping set of reforms...

Will Todd Hood Be Blakeman’s Final Running Mate?...

Endorsements | Features | Local NYC Politics

Bruce Blakeman names Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood as running mate, aiming to strengthen GOP appeal in upstate New York ahead of 2026 election. Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman has...

Eric Blackwell Joins JIG Media As Its New Political Director...

Community News

Eric Blackwell, award-winning journalist and strategist, joins JIG Media as NYC Political Director to expand the firm’s communications reach. The Architect of Influence: Eric Blackwell Takes the Helm as JIG...

Civil War in Brooklyn? Dem Party Rescinds Hochul Endorsement...

District Leader

The Brooklyn Democratic Party has officially rescinded its endorsement of Governor Kathy Hochul following her selection of Adrienne Adams as a running mate. The Brooklyn Breakup: Democratic Party Rescinds Hochul...

Hochul Moves to End Local Police Cooperation With ICE in New York...

Governor | Judicial | Local NYC Politics

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced major new legislation to end local cooperation with ICE agents across the state, aiming to limit civil immigration enforcement by federal agents using...

Mayor Mamdani Responds as 16 Die in NYC Deep Freeze...

Homeowner News | Mayor | news

New York City has recorded 16 deaths due to the freezing temperatures, with at least 12 people found dead outdoors during a severe cold snap and snowstorm that hit the...

10th Congressional District: Dan Goldman Has Challengers...

District Leader | Endorsements

New York City’s 10th Congressional District, commonly referred to as NYC 10th District, is heating up this 2026 election cycle. With incumbent Dan Goldman seeking re-election, several challengers are stepping...

Visa Pause Reversal Urged by NY Lawmakers, House Democrats...

Features | Judicial | Local NYC Politics

A group of 75 House Democrats has thrown their support behind New York lawmakers demanding a reversal of the U.S. government’s recent visa pause affecting immigrants from 75 countries. The...

Housing Bill Stalled as Mamdani, City Council Clash...

Features | Homeowner News | Local NYC Politics

A key NYC housing bill backed by Mayor Mamdani stalls after a veto, exposing divisions in the City Council over affordable housing policy. A major housing bill backed by Mayor...

NYC’s Gateway Tunnel Delay Looms: What Commuters Need to Know...

Features | Homeowner News | Local NYC Politics

New York City commuters may soon face delays and disruption as NYC’s Gateway Tunnel project risks a temporary shutdown. Officials warn that unless federal funding is restored, construction on this...

Mamdani’s Homeless Policy Sparks Controversy Across NYC...

ENY Housing | Homeowner News

Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s recent decision to end routine sweeps of homeless encampments has sparked debate across New York City. Known for its streetside tents and visible homelessness, the city is...

Snowmobiles in Staten Island Park? City Official Says No...

Homeowner News | Local NYC Politics | news

Snowmobiles in Staten Island? A viral social media post had Staten Island residents asking the same question this week: Are snowmobiles really being allowed inside a local park? The short...

Zohran Mamdani’s Policies Spark Debate Over NYC’s Economic Future...

BD Money | Homeowner News | Judicial

New York City has never been shy about political arguments. From rent control to transit funding, big ideas tend to spark big reactions. Now, just weeks into Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s...

NYC Freezing Weather: How the City Protects the Homeless Tonight...

health

As NYC freezing weather hits the city tonight, the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is on high alert. When temperatures drop to dangerous levels, New York City declares a Code...

NYC Nurses Strike Day 11 – Hospitals Warn of Benefit Loss...

Features | Health Care

NYC Nurses Strike Day 11 continues as hospitals warn of benefit loss. Mamdani urges talks as negotiations resume to end the citywide healthcare dispute. NYC Nurses Strike Day 11: What’s...

Why New York Just Locked In Nuclear Subsidies Until 2049...

Features | Homeowner News

New York has made a long-term energy decision that will shape the state’s power grid for decades. State regulators have approved an extension of nuclear subsidies that will keep New...

NY’s 2027 Budget: How It Affects Housing, Transit and Your Wallet...

ENY Housing | Judicial

New York Governor Kathy Hochul on January 20, 2026 unveiled NY’s 2027 Budget, a balanced $260 billion proposal designed to support working families, expand affordable housing, and invest in modern transportation...

Hochul’s Insurance Crackdown: Relief or a Risk for NY Drivers?...

Features | Judicial | Local NYC Politics

If you drive in New York, you already know the drill. Traffic that never sleeps, parking that costs a fortune, and car insurance bills that feel like a punch to...

NYC Health Insurance Crisis: More Residents Go Without ACA...

Health Care | Homeowner News

Rising premiums are pushing more New Yorkers to drop ACA (Affordable Care Act) coverage. Here’s what’s driving the NYC health insurance crisis, who’s affected, and what residents can do now. ...

Trump Wants Whole Milk, NYC Says No Way...

Food | For Parents | For Students

When President Trump signed the new law allowing whole milk back into federally funded school meals, it caused a stir across the country. But in New York City, parents and...

Rikers Crisis: Shocking Report Challenges Mamdani’s Reforms...

Judicial | Local NYC Politics

Rikers Crisis: Federal report exposes shocking deaths and systemic failures at Rikers Island, challenging Mayor Mamdani’s reform plans. See report: First Report and Recommendations on 2025 Deaths in New York...

Gov Hochul Designates Ottley, Ryba as Appellate Division Justices...

Governor

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the designation of Justice Lisa Ottley as an Additional Justice of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, Second Department and Justice Christina Ryba as...

NYC Council Analyst Held by ICE – What They’re Not Telling You...

Endorsements | Judicial | Local NYC Politics

In a move that’s shaking up city politics, a NYC Council Analyst was recently detained by federal immigration officials — and the reaction has been explosive. What should have been...

NYC Executive Order 11: Will Small Businesses Finally Get Relief?...

BD Lifestyle | Judicial | Mayor

New York City small business owners may soon get some long-awaited relief. Under NYC Executive Order 11 – the Mayor has directed city agencies to review, reduce, and in some...

NYC Cell Service Outage Sparks Investigation: 911 Concerns...

Local NYC Politics | Manhattan | news

A widespread NYC cell service outage disrupted phone service across the city this week, leaving thousands of New Yorkers without reliable calls, texts, or mobile data and raising serious concerns...

Gov Hochul’s 2026 Education Plan: Math, Literacy, Teachers...

For Educators | For Parents | For Students

Governor Kathy Hochul today unveiled her 2026 State of the State plan to help New York kids thrive through back-to-basics, evidence-based learning, increased resources for teachers and teacher candidates, and...

Trump to Cut Federal Funding for Sanctuary Cities | NYC Reacts...

Local NYC Politics | news

President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the federal government will no longer provide funding to sanctuary cities, starting February 1, 2026. This move targets jurisdictions that limit cooperation with...

NYC Nurses Strike 2026: Thousands Walk Off the Job...

Health Care | news

Nearly 15,000 nurses across New York City walked off the job Monday in what is being called the largest nurses’ strike in the city’s history. The NYC nurses strike affects...

Former City Hall NYCHA Liaison Arrested After Indictment...

Community News

New York City’s public housing residents deserve a City Hall that serves the public, not personal interests. That’s the core issue raised by a newly unsealed federal indictment in the...

Rafael Espinal Appointed NYC Media And Entertainment Chief...

news

In a major move to strengthen the city’s creative economy, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that Rafael Espinal has been appointed as Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment...

NYC Power Broker Kathy Wylde Eyes Role With Saudi Wealth Fund...

BD Money | Features

NYC power broker Kathy Wylde is in talks for a possible role with Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, raising questions about foreign influence and New York City politics. Kathryn “Kathy”...

Funding Immigrant Legal Defense Is Urgent for New York...

Manhattan | News

Funding immigrant legal defense is urgent for New York as families face court without lawyers. Here’s why state action matters now. New York has long called itself a city of...

NYC Nurses Threaten Historic Strike: Hospitals Prepare for Impact...

Health Care

NYC Prepares as Nurses Threaten Historic Strike New York City hospitals are bracing for what could become a historic strike, as more than 16,700 nurses across seven private hospitals signal...

One Year of Congestion Pricing in NYC: Has It Actually Worked?...

Manhattan | news

If you live in New York City, you already know the debate: congestion pricing hit Manhattan and suddenly everyone had an opinion. Now that we’re at the one-year mark, it’s...

NYC Crime Drops: Why Mayor Mamdani Is Facing Tough Questions...

Features

NYC Crime Is Down – But the Political Debate Is Heating Up New York City is seeing a historic drop in crime figures including shootings, murders, and overall major crime,...

Mamdani Appoints Dina Levy to Lead NYC’s Housing Agency...

Affordable Housing

Mamdani Names Dina Levy to Lead NYC’s Housing Agency Amid Housing Crunch! Mayor Zohran Mamdani is making his mark on day one of office. He just appointed Dina Levy, a...

Meet the Power Players Shaping Mamdani’s NYC...

District Leader | Local NYC Politics | Mayor

When Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City’s new mayor, the big question wasn’t just what he believes, it was who would help him actually govern the city....

NY Consumer Protection Laws: What NYC Shoppers Need in 2026...

news

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a major consumer protection package into law as part of the FY 2026 state budget, aimed at saving New Yorkers money, boosting transparency in...

NYC Shakeup: Adams Vetoes 19 Council Bills in Final Hours...

Local NYC Politics | Mayor | news

On his way out the door did Mayoer Adams protect NYC… or stab it in the back? Let’s break it down. New Yorkers, fam, buckle up. On December 31, outgoing...

NYC Students Struggle With Basic Skills After Citywide Phone Ban...

The recent citywide ban on cellphones in NYC public schools is having an unexpected effect: some students are now struggling with basic skills that many adults take for granted. Teachers...

Starbucks Closing NYC Stores Amid Worker and Neighborhood Impact...

BD Retail | Brooklyn

For many New Yorkers, Starbucks isn’t just a coffee stop, it’s a part of their daily routine, a place to pause, connect, or get a quick boost before a busy...

City Hall Set for Mamdani’s Jan. 1 Inauguration...

Mayor | news

For the most up-to-date, official details on viewing areas, street closures, and entry points, check NYC.gov and NYC311, the City of New York’s official information channels. A New Mayor, A...

Maimonides Merging With NYC Health + Hospitals: Safety-Net Shift...

Acquisitions & Partnerships | Governor

Maimonides Health is in talks to merge into New York City’s public hospital network, NYC Health + Hospitals, a move that would place one of Brooklyn’s most prominent independent systems...

SPARC Kips Bay Jobs And Education Hub Groundbreaking...

Acquisitions & Partnerships | Announcements | BD Technology

Credit: Ed Reed// Mayoral Photography Office. Mayor Eric Adams, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President and CEO Andrew Kimball, and The City University...

Fort Greene: New Housing & School at Old Boys and Girls Club Site...

Affordable Housing

A new development proposal centered on 240 Nassau Street in Fort Greene would bring a mix of public and community uses — including a new public school, community center, cultural center, retail, and mixed-income housing — to a site long...

1,000 Affordable Apts in ENY at Broadway Junction Approved by NYC...

Affordable Housing | Development

East New York’s Broadway Junction is poised for major new development after the City Council approved the ULURP application for Totem’s Herkimer-Williams project, a proposal that would transform a privately...

NYC Nears $2B Investment to Strengthen Arts and Culture...

Arts & Culture

photo: Green-Wood Cemetery  New York City is approaching nearly $2 billion in combined expense and capital funding allocated through the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) to support...

NYCHA Secures $453M to Renovate 1,058 Harlem Apartments...

BD Real Estate | Local NYC Politics | Manhattan

NYCHA has closed on financing for a $453 million Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT)project that will deliver comprehensive renovations for over 1,300 residents across 1,058 apartments in 10 residential buildings at seven Central and East Harlem developments: Jackie Robinson...

Mamdani Appointee Resigns After Old Antisemitic Posts Surface...

One of Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s newly announced appointees resigned just one day into the role after old social media posts resurfaced containing antisemitic language. Catherine Almonte Da Costa, who had...

Hochul Deal Expands End-of-Life Choice for Families...

Governor | Health Care | Health care

Governor Hochul Makes a Health Care Announcement (Susan Watts:Office of Governor Kathy Hochul) Governor Kathy Hochul announced an agreement with the New York State Legislature to make medical aid in...

A New Face on Brooklyn’s Housing Court Bench...

Judicial | Local NYC Politics

The leadership of New York’s Unified Court System has named a new judge to one of the city’s most consequential courtrooms. Chief Administrative Judge Joseph A. Zayas and First Deputy...