Gov. Kathy Hochul has officially endorsed Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani in the 2025 New York City mayoral race, a move that bolsters his campaign but also deepens divides among voters, particularly within the city’s Jewish community. In announcing her endorsement, Hochul acknowledged the differences between her and the 33-year-old Queens Democrat. “We don’t see eye to […]
East New York residents are in for four days of music, culture, and community wellness as the third Annual East New York Concert & Wellness Series returns this month. Co-founded by New York State Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas and in partnership with Councilman Chris Banks and legendary DJ Watkins & Friends, the free outdoor event will […]
Judicial Candidate Duane Frankson has published a new article on his Newsroom at NYCNewswire.com. This article shares vital information to help voters get prepared for the upcoming elections. His piece highlights voter registration requirements, important deadlines, and resources for communities that often face barriers to the ballot box. Frankson emphasizes that every eligible voter should […]
Mayor Eric Adams forcefully rejected speculation Friday that he is preparing to abandon his uphill re-election campaign in exchange for a position in the Trump administration. Adams Rejects Dropout Talk “I am staying in this race, I am the only one who can beat [Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran] Mamdani,” Adams said during a hastily arranged […]
Bally’s push to bring a $4 billion casino, hotel, and entertainment complex to Ferry Point Park took a major step forward this week, when the Bally’s Community Advisory Council (CAC) held its first official meeting. Community Weighs in on $4B Casino Complex Of the 49 members of the public who signed up to speak, 42 […]
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch on Tuesday announced the swearing-in of nearly 1,100 new police recruits, the largest class of officers hired since 2016. The 1,093-person group surpasses the Adams administration’s previous record, set earlier this year, and pushes the NYPD’s total new hires in 2025 to 2,911, the […]
President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the powerful U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York will remain in the role despite not receiving Senate confirmation. On Monday, a panel of federal judges voted to approve Jay Clayton, allowing him to continue serving as Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor. The decision marks a rare […]
Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas‘ 12th Annual Back-to-School Giveaway, a staple of support for families in the 60th Assembly District, brought hundreds of families together in East New York this past weekend. In addition to providing 1,000 students with necessary school materials, the event included programs to help kids feel confident and prepared to learn at the […]
The New York City Council on Thursday approved a sweeping rezoning plan for Midtown South, marking the first major use of the “City of Yes” initiative aimed at tackling the city’s affordability crisis. First Use of “City of Yes” Land-Use Initiative The Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan will allow residential construction on 42 blocks between […]
In the District 48 race, Council Member Inna Vernikov defeated former Council Member Ari Kagan by a resounding 32% margin in one of the most heated Republican primary contests in southern Brooklyn’s recent history. As a result, there is a great rift among party officials, voters, and community leaders inside the local GOP. Kagan, who […]