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During his campaign, Zohran Mamdani pledged to end mayoral control of New York City’s schools. One day before taking office, he changed his mind. His decision reflects the legal and operational realities of governing the nation’s largest school system. Mamdani’s about-face came at a New Year’s Eve press...

Judge warns alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann's lawyers that trial will start after Labor Day "come hell or high water" despite new motions.

New York lawmakers, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani, reacted Monday night after a City Council employee was detained by federal immigration officials on Long Island.

Tony Herbert is accused of bribery in connection with two pay-to-play schemes.

Want to find no-frills seafood restaurants in New York worth visiting?. These 10 spots serve amazing fresh catches and unforgettable dishes!. 1. Bigelow’s New England Fried Clams (Rockville Centre) Bigelow’s doesn’t try to impress you with fancy decorations. The little building on Long Beach Road keeps things...

Two of the three Alexander brothers were indicted on a new charge Monday, weeks before their federal sex trafficking trial is set to begin. Oren Alexander, 37, and twin, Alon Alexander, were charged with sexual abuse by physical incapacitation, according to a superseding indictment filed in federal court Monday. The...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The New York City Department of Transportation has begun expanding the city’s red light camera network. On Friday, the DOT announced that it had activated additional red light cameras at intersections around the city, and has plans to turn on more. The transportation agency...

As he leaves office after nearly 13 years, Jersey City’s Jewish mayor Steven Fulop is leaving his successor “guardrails” he hopes will help protect the city’s Jewish community. Fulop, who has served as Jersey City’s mayor since 2013, signed two executive orders on Dec. 22: one...

The streets of Jersey City are lined with dozens of food establishments, both old and new. Bakeries in the area are some of the most highly sought-after businesses for fresh bread, celebration cakes, and sweet treats. One local bakery, Second Street Bakery, has been around for almost 100 years in the same spot at 402...

In joining striking private-hospital nurses on the picket line Monday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani forgot that he’s the city’s chief executive — and so part of the management the union is fighting. The city’s public hospitals, under NYC H+H , have already committed to matching the private-sector nurse contracts: The union...