Qasem Soleimani, major general in the Iranian Army of the Guardians of the Islamic Revolution.
News & Politics
New York Democrats’ fractured views on the Iran drone strike
While Republicans stand united on the U.S.’s killing of Qassim Suleimani and Democrats oppose rush to war, their messaging varies.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
News & Politics
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo visits with Rabbi Chaim Rottenberg at his home where multiple people were stabbed while celebrating Hanukkah on Sunday.
New York State
From Rockland to Brooklyn, anti-Semitic attacks become more frequent
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio are responding with more police in Jewish neighborhoods.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
News & Politics
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Presidential candidate Marianne Williamson speaks at the Capital City Pride Festival Meet the Candidates forum in Des Moines, Iowa on June 8.
News & Politics
City & State’s 10 most clicked on stories of 2019
You may be surprised by what our most clicked on story of the year was – we definitely were.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
News & Politics
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Samelys Lopez announces her campaign for Congress in the Bronx.
New York State
The DSA-endorsed New York City candidates
Here’s what you need to know about the Congressional and Assembly candidates endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
News & Politics
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NYCHA Elliot Houses complex in Chelsea.
New York City
NYCHA is named New York City’s worst landlord. Again.
Who could have seen this coming?
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
News & Politics
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A new Williamsburg waterfront development would include a beach on the East River.
News & Politics
Is it safe to swim in New York City’s East River?
Yes. Sometimes.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
News & Politics
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Harvey Weinstein leaving the courtroom in New York on December 11th.
News & Politics
New York politicians react to Harvey Weinstein’s settlement
And they’re not happy.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
News & Politics
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries speaks during a House Judiciary Committee markup of the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.
News & Politics
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries makes a case for impeachment
The congressman laid out a timeline of Trump’s behavior during a key impeachment debate.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
News & Politics
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New York lost its groundbreaking civil lawsuit against oil giant Exxon Mobil, on Tuesday.
Energy & Environment
Letitia James loses the fight against Exxon Mobil
A judge ruled that the state attorney general failed to prove the oil giant defrauded investors.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
Policy
policy
About 90,000 to 230,000 birds in New York City end up dying each year simply from crashing into buildings.
Energy & Environment
The latest in New York bird law. Yes, that’s a thing.
Lawmakers have stepped up to protect our fine feathered friends.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
Policy
policy
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