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Mar. 28, 2025 By Shane O’Brien State Sen. James Sanders, who represents the 10th District in Queens, is urging all 23andMe customers to delete their genetic data following the company’s bankruptcy filing last week. The move comes amid concerns that the company’s extensive genetic database could potentially fall into the hands of an unknown…
Mar. 27, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller Democrats running to replace Eric Adams in the 2025 NYC mayor's race pitched on Thursday their plans to combat President Trump's threats to cut billions in federal funding for the city, which supports a wide range of vital programs. Queens State Sen. Jessica Ramos, in a rare Thursday…
March 27, 2025 By Ethan Marshall As Governor Kathy Hochul considers extending a tax incentive program meant to support the growth of businesses and create more jobs in New York City, Queens businesses and economic development agencies, especially the Long Island City Partnership in Long Island City, are pushing for it to continue beyond its... Read more »
Mar. 17, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon It is a scene too many New York subway riders have witnessed: Homeless individuals finding respite in trains and transportation hubs, often lounging on multiple benches or using extra seats to hold their belongings. For many years, the NYC subway system has been an unauthorized haven for homeless…
March 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas joined fellow elected officials and representatives from a number of non-profits advocating for gender equality at the State Capitol in Albany last week to call on Gov. Kathy Hochul to center gender equity in the FY26 Budget. González-Rojas, the chair of the Assembly’s Task Force... Read more »
March 10, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon A Woodside subway station has become the latest hotspot for fare evasion as the MTA continues to battle the revenue-losing scourge throughout the city’s transit system. During amNewYork Metro’s visit to the 61st Street subway station on the 7 line in Woodside on March 8, a reporter observed 10... Read more »
Mar. 9, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon A Queens subway station has become the latest hotspot for fare evasion as the MTA continues to battle the revenue-losing scourge throughout the city’s transit system. During amNewYork Metro’s visit to the 61st Street subway station on the 7 line in Woodside on March 8, a reporter witnessed…
Mar. 7, 2025 By Robert Pozarycki A court-appointed counsel tasked with reviewing the Trump Justice Department's motion to dismiss Mayor Eric Adams' criminal indictment has formally recommended that the presiding judge move to end the case permanently. Paul Clement issued his decision in a 30-page report to U.S. District Judge Dale Ho of the Southern District…
Mar. 7, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller Seeking to restore confidence in his embattled administration, Mayor Eric Adams named four new deputy mayors on Friday to replace those who resigned last month over the Trump administration's move to nix his corruption case. Hizzoner tapped Adolfo Carrión Jr. as deputy mayor for housing, economic development, and…
Mar. 6, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's Democratic mayoral primary opponents piled on him on Thursday over a report that he has only lived in the Big Apple since September. Former city Comptroller Scott Stringer called a last-minute news conference Thursday morning to bash the former top executive over the report by…