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A Council bill would let members appoint up to half of each community board, shifting appointment power from borough presidents to council members.
Fresh polls show Chuck Schumer's New York approval slipping into the high 30s, raising new questions about his 2028 reelection and potential primary pressure.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
After robberies targeting phones, the 113th Precinct shared safety tips, tip lines and community programs to help Jamaica residents protect devices and report tips.
Sports in ...
Trevor Bauer has signed with the Long Island Ducks and is slated to start their April 21 opener. The controversial Cy Young winner will be mic'd up as he attempts a U.S. comeback.
Albany lawmakers have moved a 25-foot buffer zone for houses of worship and reproductive clinics after synagogue protests; supporters say it protects safety, critics warn of free-speech risks.
Weather & Environment in ...
A $15 million congestion‑pricing fund will replace diesel refrigeration units at Hunts Point, targeting pollution and asthma in the South Bronx. The swaps also fund asthma care and EV charging.
Zhan "Johnny" Petrosyants, a longtime associate of Eric Adams, was arrested March 31 and indicted April 1 on federal health‑care fraud and money‑laundering charges.
A 31-year-old man was found stabbed in the lobby of a new downtown New Rochelle tower; police detained a 28-year-old as detectives process the scene.
Community & Society in ...
Get Online NYC pairs digital navigators with libraries, LinkNYC and provider sign-ups to help residents enroll in subsidies, get devices and learn digital skills.
Authorities say a Bronx man allegedly hurled Molotov-style bottles at a car and near a home on Belmont Drive in South Toms River; he was arrested in Tennessee and is awaiting extradition.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A new bipartisan DRIVE caucus led by David Carr and Vickie Paladino vows to target speed and red‑light cameras and press to roll back certain bike and bus lanes across the city.
A 44-year-old man was slashed in the face inside the Bronx’s 40th Precinct on Friday night; authorities circulated a wanted alert and are soliciting tips.
Six alleged Slattery gang members were indicted in the 2022 killing of 14‑year‑old Prince Shabazz; prosecutors say the shooters were aiming for his older brother.
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