Judith Maldonado's Patterson Houses apartment, visibly suffering from water damage.
New York City
NYCHA’s list of unresolved issues grows
Broken elevators, lead paint, pests and more have yet to be handled.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
News & Politics
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City Councilman Mark Gjonaj from the Bronx.
New York City
Councilman Mark Gjonaj’s many unflattering headlines
From alleged mob connections to suspicious uses of campaign funds, the list is long.
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News & Politics
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The MTA has experienced a handful of setbacks in the past week.
New York City
The MTA’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week
The agency faces a lawsuit, faulty subway cars and OMNY issues.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
News & Politics
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The Immaculate Concepcion Catholic church lies in ruins after an overnight earthquake in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico.
News & Politics
Puerto Rico needs federal aid now, more than ever
As the island faces another natural disaster, New York politicians ask President Donald Trump to release its promised aid.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
News & Politics
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Roughly 318 murders occurred in New York City in 2019.
News & Politics
Murder rose by 8% in NYC in 2019
The slight uptick in murders, however, is nothing to be concerned about.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
News & Politics
article
Jaywalking is not a rare occurrence in New York City.
New York City
Black and Hispanic residents targeted for jaywalking in NYC
A new report suggests that the New York Police Department is disproportionately ticketing people of color for the minor infraction.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
News & Politics
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Cuomo assisting a stranded driver on Cross Island Parkway.
Personality
Cuomo, the hero
The governor sure has a penchant for finding opportune moments to flex his heroic abilities.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
Personality
personality
William Barclay, the new New York State Assembly Minority Speaker.
New York State
5 things to know about William Barclay
The Assemblyman’s father also served the New York Legislature.
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News & Politics
article
“The Empire Station Complex,” would be comprised of three connected stations.
Infrastructure
Cuomo proposes adding 8 new tracks to Penn station
Here’s what you need to know about the proposal.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
Policy
policy
Mayor Bill de Blasio, Police Commissioner Shea and Deputy Commissioner Miller hold a media availability in response to President Trump’s air strikes.
New York State
New York prepares for potential Iran blowback
With threats being hurled between Iran and the U.S., the Empire State is taking extra precautions to thwart terrorism.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
News & Politics
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