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Simcha Felder projected to win special election for Council seat in Brooklyn
The district includes Borough Park, Midwood and parts of Gravesend.
Published on: March 26, 2025, 2:14 am
Brooklyn sports complex set to close next month
Aviator Sports Complex's indoor facility will close April 14.
Published on: March 26, 2025, 1:41 am
Live election updates: Former chief of staff talks Adams' reelection campaign
Here's the latest on the June primary in New York City.
Published on: March 26, 2025, 1:01 am
As MTA lobbies for funding capital plan, U.S. Transportation Secretary balks at sending feds' share
As U.S. Transportation Secretary Duffy threatens federal funds for the MTA despite a drop in subway crime, Albany says the state will fund its share.
Published on: March 26, 2025, 1:00 am
Most congressional Democrats who spoke with Spectrum News this week signaled an eagerness to instead focus on a GOP plan that could hit Medicaid.
Published on: March 26, 2025, 12:52 am
Mayor Adams’ record ‘speaks for itself,’ former chief of staff says
The mayor faces an uphill reelection battle.
Published on: March 26, 2025, 12:45 am
Law professor on changing New York's discovery law
Martin LaFalce, an assistant professor of clinical law at St. John’s University, joined “Inside City Hall.”
Published on: March 26, 2025, 12:00 am
Russell Wilson is heading to the New York Giants, AP source says
The source said Wilson’s deal is worth up to $21 million with $10.5 million guaranteed.
Published on: March 25, 2025, 11:26 pm
Nonprofit community organizations rally against Sanitation Department's containerization mandate
They say they’re worried because the new containers cost too much.
Published on: March 25, 2025, 10:03 pm
Newly unsealed memo sheds light on Justice Department's rush to drop mayor's corruption case
In her draft memo, Sassoon offers details, observations and a heavy dose of frustration that did not make it into the final version sent.
Published on: March 25, 2025, 9:42 pm
Cooler temperatures for middle of the workweek
Cooler temperatures return Wednesday.
Published on: March 25, 2025, 9:00 pm
Columbia student protester can't be detained for now as she fights deportation, judge rules
Yunseo Chung is a 21-year-old lawful permanent resident who came to the U.S. as a child.
Published on: March 25, 2025, 8:43 pm
City plans to create waterfront greenway connecting Long Island City to Bayside
The Queens Waterfront Greenway is one of five new greenways the city plans to develop in Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn and the Bronx.
Published on: March 25, 2025, 8:00 pm
Traffic snarled on BQE after debris spill
Eastbound lanes reopened at the Hamilton Avenue exit around 11 a.m. following hours of delays
Published on: March 25, 2025, 3:45 pm
Noise battle puts Forest Hills Stadium summer concerts in question
Forest Hills Stadium says the 2025 concert schedule is proceeding as planned.
Published on: March 25, 2025, 2:35 pm
3/25/25: Trump’s Yemen missive crisis, and authorities investigating Gardner tragedy
Pat Kiernan takes a look at what's in the papers on this Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
Published on: March 25, 2025, 12:44 pm
Attorney analyzes Trump’s targeting of law firms
Manhattan-based firm Paul Weiss faced pressure after Trump’s March 14 executive order targeted its diversity hiring practices.
Published on: March 25, 2025, 11:57 am
Author blends history, fiction in Met Museum-inspired novel
In “The Stolen Queen,” author Fiona Davis takes readers inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Published on: March 25, 2025, 11:25 am
Reel Wild film festival brings conservation to the big screen in NYC
The Wildlife Conservation Society is launching its inaugural Reel Wild film festival on April 4 and 5.
Published on: March 25, 2025, 10:50 am
Luigi Mangione wants a laptop in jail while he awaits trial in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Mangione’s lawyers proposed that he get a laptop to let him view a vast amount of documents, video and other material in the case.
Published on: March 25, 2025, 10:45 am
Livery driver shot in face by masked passenger
The 54-year-old says he’s lucky to tell his story after being shot by a passenger in what he thinks is an attempted robbery.
Published on: March 25, 2025, 1:52 am
Legal profession is Trump's latest target
After a major law firm caved to threats, the Trump administration put the industry on notice.
Published on: March 25, 2025, 1:10 am
Columbia professors rally against university's concessions to Trump
They say they believe the university caved into the government’s demands.
Published on: March 25, 2025, 1:05 am
AOC hits the rally circuit, as Democrats seek effective messengers and messaging
Several rally-goers said they want to see top Dems follow AOC's lead, and push back more forcefully against the president.
Published on: March 25, 2025, 12:47 am
Southeast Queens lawmakers divided over mayoral endorsements
State Assemblyman Khaleel Anderson joined “Inside City Hall.”
Published on: March 25, 2025, 12:44 am
A look inside Creedmoor, as the state seeks to expand involuntary commitments
NY1 visited one facility where people are being held involuntarily — Creedmoor Psychiatric Center in Queens.
Published on: March 24, 2025, 11:55 pm
Op-ed examines divide in Gen-Z
Author talks on new op-ed about a divide within Gen-Z voters.
Published on: March 24, 2025, 11:30 pm
MTA responds to U.S. transportation secretary: Subway crime down, congestion toll revenue up
Subway crime is down 24% year-over-year, felony assaults are down 4.4% as of Sunday, according to the NYPD.
Published on: March 24, 2025, 10:50 pm
Adams bashes Cuomo on handling of COVID
The mayor said it impacted communities of color the most, despite those same people lining up behind Cuomo now.
Published on: March 24, 2025, 10:29 pm
Hochul has no plans to cut state spending, seeks cellphone ban, mental health changes
Two lawmakers think Hochul should go on offense and withhold New York’s federal tax payments while they wait for Washington to blink.
Published on: March 24, 2025, 9:00 pm
At Nadine Menendez trial, prosecutors portray her as 'partner in crime' with her convicted husband
Nadine Menendez has pleaded not guilty to charges that she participated in the bribery scheme that resulted in her husband’s conviction.
Published on: March 24, 2025, 7:57 pm
DOT expands overweight truck crackdown on BQE
Now, the agency will start using the sensors to weigh trucks heading toward Staten Island.
Published on: March 24, 2025, 7:17 pm
The hummingbird migration is underway
The long annual journey northward has begun for Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds.
Published on: March 24, 2025, 7:00 pm
Zohran Mamdani maxes out fundraising for mayoral primary
Mamdani is an assemblyman representing Astoria.
Published on: March 24, 2025, 5:28 pm
3/24/25: Migrants sent into Panama are stranded, and Trump decree is a warning to law firms
Pat Kiernan takes a look at what's in the papers on this Monday, March 24, 2025.
Published on: March 24, 2025, 1:03 pm
Out-of-this-world experience: INTER launches a cosmic adventure in NYC
The exhibit takes families and children of all ages through 10 intergalactic zones designed to spark curiosity about space travel.
Published on: March 24, 2025, 10:50 am
Brooklyn chef explores the power of dates in new cookbook
In her new cookbook “Hot Date!,” Brooklyn-based chef Rawaan Alkhatib explores the many uses of dates.
Published on: March 24, 2025, 10:45 am
One-on-one with legendary comedian George Wallace
Wallace has been in show business for nearly 50 years and spent many years living in New York City.
Published on: March 24, 2025, 10:19 am
David Nager: Seeing through a different lens
Our New Yorker of the Week is a shutterbug for a cause. He takes pictures of people making big changes in their lives.
Published on: March 24, 2025, 10:00 am
Richmond Hill community members celebrate Holi, the 'festival of colors'
In Queens on Sunday, the Phagwah Parade was back in Richmond Hill to celebrate the Hindu festival of Holi, also known as the "Festival of Colors."
Published on: March 24, 2025, 9:30 am
Education secretary says Columbia University's changes put it on track to recover funding
The Trump administration pulled $400 million in federal funding over how the university handled protests against Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.
Published on: March 23, 2025, 5:53 pm
3/23/25: Trump allies donate to Cuomo, DOE complaints go uninvestigated
Rocco Vertuccio takes a look at what's in the papers on this Sunday, March 23, 2025.
Published on: March 23, 2025, 5:42 pm
Schumer says he won't step down as Senate Democratic leader despite government funding uproar
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is being floated as a potential challenger. But Schumer isn't up for reelection until 2028.
Published on: March 23, 2025, 3:18 pm
Pitino, St. John's fall to Calipari's Arkansas 75-66
Billy Richmond III scored 16 points and Karter Knox had 15 for the 10th-seeded Razorbacks.
Published on: March 23, 2025, 12:47 pm
No. 6 West Virginia wins 78-59 over 11th-seed Columbia
Columbia was led by Cecelia Collins’ 16 points.
Published on: March 22, 2025, 8:41 pm
3/22/25: Marine life deaths increase across city, century-old synagogue set for demolition
Rocco Vertuccio takes a look at what's in the papers on this Saturday, March 22, 2025.
Published on: March 22, 2025, 2:52 pm
Giants and quarterback Jameis Winston agree to 2-year, $8 million deal, AP source says
Winston played in 12 games last season for Cleveland.
Published on: March 22, 2025, 1:50 pm
New York progressive org asks Schumer to step down from leadership role
Shannon Stagman, co-lead organizer of Empire State Indivisible, joined “Inside City Hall.”
Published on: March 22, 2025, 12:50 am
Randy Mastro discusses stepping in as first deputy mayor
Mayor Eric Adams made the announcement Thursday.
Published on: March 22, 2025, 12:30 am
New York state budget talks: Where things stand at the end of week one
Discussions remain at a surface level, and headed in the right direction despite a curveball from the governor: a late push for a mask restriction
Published on: March 22, 2025, 12:01 am
Police arrest second person in connection to Chinatown murder
Joshua Bell is accused of killing 57-year-old Ying Zhu Liu in September, according to officials.
Published on: March 22, 2025, 12:00 am
NYC will eventually have to abandon part of its water supply if it keeps getting saltier
A report found the concentration of chlorides — an indicator of salinization — tripled from 1987 to 2019 in the system's main reservoir.
Published on: March 21, 2025, 11:39 pm
Hochul takes victory bus ride celebrating congestion pricing extension and success
Hochul says the tolls are working and will stay on saying that traffic in the central business district is down, and business is up.
Published on: March 21, 2025, 10:32 pm
Under threat from Trump, Columbia University agrees to policy changes
The university agreed to overhaul its rules for protests and conduct an immediate review of its Middle Eastern studies department.
Published on: March 21, 2025, 9:44 pm
Judge issues temporary restraining order protecting Columbia students' disciplinary record
Gadeir Abbas, senior litigation attorney, joined “The Rush Hour” on Friday to discuss what is at stake.
Published on: March 21, 2025, 9:12 pm
Things to do in New York City: March 22-23
Here's a look at a few events happening around the city.
Published on: March 21, 2025, 9:00 pm
Wall Street closes higher, snapping a 4-week losing streak
Stocks have been broadly losing ground for weeks over uncertainty about the direction of the U.S. economy.
Published on: March 21, 2025, 8:35 pm
Expect to see slowdowns and service changes on some train lines as the city completes planned construction projects.
Published on: March 21, 2025, 7:40 pm
Sam Rosen reflects on iconic career as Rangers broadcaster as retirement nears
The Rangers, and many other NHL teams, are honoring the man who has been the voice of the New York hockey team for 40 years.
Published on: March 21, 2025, 6:00 pm
Detained Columbia University student activist appears in immigration case
Khalil sat alone next to an empty chair — his lawyer participated via video conference — through a brief court session that dealt with scheduling.
Published on: March 21, 2025, 5:05 pm
3/21/25: MTA reshapes leadership for buses and trains, and St. John's cruises to second round
Pat Kiernan takes a look at what's in the papers on this Friday, March 21, 2025.
Published on: March 21, 2025, 1:03 pm
St. John’s fan travels thousands of miles to support team
Mihaly has traveled to 23 games this year logging over 400 miles per trip.
Published on: March 21, 2025, 12:55 pm
Former assemblyman calls for 'new generation of leadership' in pitch for mayor
NY1 is sitting down with Democratic candidates challenging Mayor Eric Adams.
Published on: March 21, 2025, 12:21 pm
Campaign cash and independent lines: NYC's mayoral race
As the June primary in the mayor's race gets closer, there was a pivotal campaign finance deadline for the candidates this week.
Published on: March 21, 2025, 11:00 am
Something new in the air: Vintage fighter plane helps tell story at Intrepid Museum
A restored Corsair fighter-bomber is the centerpiece of a new permanent exhibition.
Published on: March 21, 2025, 10:45 am
Frank DiLella's theater picks: 'The Last Five Years,' 'A Mother,' 'The Cherry Orchard' and more
Frank DiLella picks his shows to watch.
Published on: March 21, 2025, 10:00 am
Pitino leads St. John's past Omaha and into 2nd-round March Madness matchup with nemesis Calipari
Rick Pitino and John Calipari will be renewing their Bluegrass rivalry in the Ocean State.
Published on: March 21, 2025, 9:42 am
Parameters of Ukraine-Russia ceasefire still being worked out, State Dept spokesperson suggests
Tammy Bruce also said the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil is "about actions. It's not about speech." She sidestepped questions about which actions.
Published on: March 21, 2025, 2:00 am
Vital City founder on reducing violence in subway
Elizabeth Glazer, the founder and co-editor of Vital City, joined “Inside City Hall.”
Published on: March 21, 2025, 1:28 am
City’s Emergency Management agency braces for steep cuts under Trump administration
The commissioner warned that federal spending cuts and layoffs could affect two-thirds of the agency’s budget.
Published on: March 21, 2025, 12:30 am
Educators for Excellence CEO talks about executive order dismantling Department of Education
The directive instructs Education Secretary Linda McMahon to return authority over education to individual states.
Published on: March 21, 2025, 12:30 am
Judge tells Columbia and Barnard to refrain from turning over student disciplinary records for now
U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian set a hearing in the case for Tuesday.
Published on: March 20, 2025, 11:10 pm
Mayor Eric Adams appoints Randy Mastro as first deputy mayor
Mastro is succeeding Maria Torres-Springer.
Published on: March 20, 2025, 10:44 pm
Long Island Assemblymember on lawsuit to stop congestion pricing
Long Island Republican State Assemblymember Jake Blumencranz joined “The Rush Hour.”
Published on: March 20, 2025, 10:11 pm
Real estate broker breaks down latest sales report
Real estate broker Noble Black joined “The Rush Hour.”
Published on: March 20, 2025, 9:27 pm
Trump administration extends its deadline for New York to end congestion pricing
Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the agency would "provide New York with a 30-day extension as discussions continue."
Published on: March 20, 2025, 7:50 pm
New York's top court rules noncitizen voting law unconstitutional
In a 6-1 ruling, the high court said “the New York constitution as it stands today draws a firm line restricting voting to citizens.”
Published on: March 20, 2025, 5:30 pm
Peter Cruz: Inspiring on and off the baseball diamond
He is the captain of the Newtown High School varsity baseball team.
Published on: March 20, 2025, 4:00 pm
New pilot aims to curb overnight truck parking on residential streets
The program, which will run for one year, seeks to reduce the number of trucks parked in residential areas overnight.
Published on: March 20, 2025, 3:00 pm
Memories of pandemic linger for city's transportation industry as recovery continues
The MTA lost $3.9 billion in 2020, with average weekday ridership dropping from about 5.5 million to around 500,000 by April 2020.
Published on: March 20, 2025, 2:10 pm
3/20/25: Fed’s economic outlook dims, and protests rise in Israel as troops move in to Gaza
Pat Kiernan takes a look at what's in the papers on this Thursday, March 20, 2025.
Published on: March 20, 2025, 1:20 pm
Eggs, shadows and daylight: Equinox fact and fiction
Some of the equinox folklore is true, but others... not so much.
Published on: March 20, 2025, 1:00 pm
Lander touts legal battles, progressive policies in mayoral run
NY1 is sitting down with Democratic candidates challenging Mayor Eric Adams.
Published on: March 20, 2025, 12:35 pm
Deputy mayor discusses transition after City Hall shakeup
New Deputy Mayor Adolfo Carrión Jr. says the first week for a new team of top officials in Adams' office has so far been "smooth."
Published on: March 20, 2025, 12:15 pm
Printemps brings Parisian flair to the city
From the moment you walk into the new Printemps store, you feel like you are in a fancy French apartment.
Published on: March 20, 2025, 11:09 am
Live From N.Y.: John Lindsay and his impact on New York City
The special live taping of the panel on May 14 was held at Roosevelt House.
Published on: March 20, 2025, 11:00 am
Bronx mosque confirms it is housing migrants
Imam Omar Niass is the first religious leader in the city to confirm he is housing migrants during Trump's second term.
Published on: March 20, 2025, 2:07 am
Mahmoud Khalil case moved to New Jersey
Federal officials wanted the case heard in Louisiana, where Khalil remains in detention pending the outcome of his case.
Published on: March 20, 2025, 1:22 am
Commission talks about latest report on Rikers Island
The report was released by an independent commission appointed by City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams.
Published on: March 20, 2025, 12:30 am
Police arrest man after multiple temples vandalized
A statue outside the Sung Tak Buddhist Temple in Chinatown was vandalized.
Published on: March 19, 2025, 11:59 pm
Zellnor Myrie makes affordable childcare a top priority in mayor's race
A State Comptroller report ranks New York second nationwide for the most expensive place to raise kids.
Published on: March 19, 2025, 11:40 pm
Rikers commission outlines new plan to close jail complex sooner
A city law requires the closure of Rikers Island by August 2027.
Published on: March 19, 2025, 11:00 pm
NYC indie film 'Beyond the Rush' is getting buzz in the film festival circuit
Robert Sayegh joined “The Rush Hour” to discuss this film, along with one of the stars of the movie, actor Frankie Faison.
Published on: March 19, 2025, 8:39 pm
MTA to stop selling MetroCards by end of year, agency chair says
MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber noted that MetroCards will continue to work at turnstiles for “at least six months” after that.
Published on: March 19, 2025, 4:30 pm
City to roll out new traffic 'slow zones' in four boroughs
The first “Regional Slow Zone” rolled out in Lower Manhattan, south of Canal Street, last year.
Published on: March 19, 2025, 4:15 pm
Everything you need to know about OMNY
OMNY, or One Metro New York, will eventually replace the MTA’s MetroCard system.
Published on: March 19, 2025, 2:00 pm
Trump administration threatens to pull MTA funding over public safety
Lieber says the federal government doesn’t have the legal authority to turn off the tolls without moving for an injunction.
Published on: March 19, 2025, 1:30 pm
Lincoln Center performance examines Jan. 6 insurrection through art
“Carnival of the Animals” explores societal values and democracy in the wake of the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Published on: March 19, 2025, 1:00 pm
3/19/25: Israel threatens more strikes, and astronauts return home
Pat Kiernan takes a look at what's in the papers on this Friday, March 19, 2025.
Published on: March 19, 2025, 12:48 pm
Former comptroller makes case for NYC mayoral bid
NY1 is sitting down with Democratic candidates challenging Mayor Eric Adams.
Published on: March 19, 2025, 12:30 pm
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