A federal judge last week said the city was barred from fully implementing a local law banning solitary confinement on Rikers ...

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A panel created by Mayor Eric Adams wants to consider using an “open primary” system for elections in New York City. Here’s ...

NYC Mayor Eric Adams criticizes rival Mamdani's affordability proposals, contrasting their backgrounds and socialist policies ...

The Queens, New York, native made performing in an all-white suit and hard-bottoms in 90-degree weather look effortless and ...

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"So you want to talk about what's going on with health care now?" Dr. Robert Berke asks. "It's a mess. It's an absolute mess.

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A Muslim immigrant, born in Africa, with roots in India, clinched an unofficial win in the Democratic primary for mayor.

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