New York City
Heard Around Town
Yusef Salaam, national Democratic star, gets slow fundraising start
The first-term City Council member handily prevailed in a contentious three-way primary. He doesn't seem worried about another competitive race.
Opinion
Opinion: Endorsement-gate and the slow death of daily newspapers
The recent controversial decisions by the owners of The Washington Post and LA Times remind us of the growing pileup of publications owned by failing hobbyist media magnates
Heard Around Town
Adams’ senior officials rally for City of Yes housing plan
Mayor Eric Adams himself took a back seat on the day of action.
Politics
Holden files formal complaints on NYC Council’s ‘overtly political’ ballot proposal messaging
The City Council speaker’s office cited guidance from the Conflicts of Interest Board in defending mailers and other communications that criticize ballot proposals 2 through 6.
Opinion
Opinion: A long overdue response to groundwater flooding in Southeast Queens
A proposed City Council resolution would help affected residents make their homes more resilient to flooding.
New York City
New York City officials plan to take on the marathon
They’ll be running 26.2 miles across all five boroughs.
Policy
NYC paid $160 million in settlements under Child Victims Act
Payouts were mostly for cases filed against the Department of Education, as former investigators at an independent watchdog claimed they were told to reverse substantiated allegations of child sex abuse.
New York City
Dredging the Gowanus Canal will likely continue – regardless of the next president
Unless the EPA is completely disbanded, the future of New York’s Superfund sites should continue to improve.
Policy
Eric Adams and NYC Council power struggle reaches Albany
State legislation would prevent Charter Revision Commission proposals from knocking other proposals off the ballot, including those from City Council legislation.
Policy
Dan Garodnick says there’s nothing to fear about City of Yes
The New York City Planning director has explained and explained and explained the housing proposal.
Heard Around Town
New York Liberty gets their moment along Canyon of Heroes
The 2024 WNBA Champions marched alongside politicians, public servants and adoring fans under a sea of paper in Lower Manhattan on Thursday.
News & Politics
The results are in! Evolv gun scanners recover zero guns in subways
“This is objectively a failure,” the Legal Aid Society said of the pilot program.
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Immigration
Uncertainty over presidential election worries climate-impacted immigrants
Both candidates are polar opposites on policy that impacts new arrivals seeking refuge from climate change.
NYPD
The NYPD piloted weapon scanners in subways two months ago. They won’t release the results
The controversial pilot of Evolv’s gun scanners in subway stations ended in August, and Mayor Eric Adams has said the department will tell us how it went. But when?
Policy
Updated
NYC Council to vote on bill to banish broker fees
Council Member Chi Ossé’s legislation has faced strong opposition from real estate groups.
Interviews & Profiles
Could this pro-Palestinian socialist really be NYC’s next mayor?
An interview with Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist state legislator who hopes to knit together a coalition of the far-left, Muslim voters and rent-stabilized tenants.
Heard Around Town
NYC mayor avoids disavowing Trump support due to silliness season
Eric Adams and Donald Trump are both at odds with the DOJ.
Editor's Note
Editor’s note: Former Daily News editor leaves behind legacy of grateful journalists
John Oswald, a tough journalist known to his friends as “Oz,” courageously battled health issues and was a giant among his peers.
New York City Council
These NYC Council challengers are fundraising aggressively
Democrat Maya Kornberg has nearly matched incumbent Democrat Shahana Hanif’s war chest in Brooklyn’s 39th council district.
Opinion
Opinion: With NY Liberty win, school athletics programs must get off the bench for gender equity
The Public School Athletics League should dedicate specific resources to girls’ sports programs to ensure all students have access to school athletics programs.
