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Demonstrators protesting against the mayor’s plan to shift public-sector retirees to Medicare Advantage on Thursday, March 9, 2023.

AMNY

State judge blocks city plan to shift municipal retirees to Medicare Advantage plan

Governor Kathy Hochul.

Politics

Hochul announces nearly $7M to victims of discrimination

By Nelson A. King

Small Business honorees on stage with the Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair and District Leaders

Politics

Dems express gratitude for annual gala support

By Nelson A. King

John Lewis stamp

Politics

John Lewis to be commemorated on postage stamp

By Vinette K. Pryce

Caribbean American New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams.

NYC Council passes Public Advocate’s bill to incentivize green building projects citywide

By Nelson A. King

Male hands rolling marijuana joint

Politics

Cannabis Control Board approves first-in-the-nation initiative to allow licensed sales outside of dispensaries

By Nelson A. King

Politics

NY legislators urge Biden to declare state of emergency, expedite work permits and lead urgent response to asylum crisis

By Nelson A. King

President Joe Biden speaks during an event to celebrate the passage of the "Bipartisan Safer Communities Act," a law meant to reduce gun violence, on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, July 11, 2022, in Washington.

Jamaica

Biden congratulates Jamaica on 61st Independence Anniversary

By Nelson A. King

Caribbean American New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams

Politics

Williams calls for ‘federal agenda’ to support Caribbean asylum seekers

By Nelson A. King

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke

Politics

Clarke reiterates ‘no one is above the law’ on Trump’s 3rd indictment

By Nelson A. King

Politics

Harlem voters send Trump’s ‘death penalty’ con to City Council

By Vinette K. Pryce

U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke.

Caribbean pols, immigration advocates condemn US Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action

By Nelson A. King

Brooklyn Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte-Hermelyn.

Politics

Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair congratulates winners in Primary

By Nelson A. King

City Council member Darlene Mealy.

Politics

Mealy wins, Barron loses in NY Primary

By Nelson A. King

Brooklyn Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte-Hermelyn.

Politics

Early voting starts in NY Primary

By Nelson A. King

‘STORMY’ SEAS FOR TRUMP AS HE IS INDICTED

By Nelson A. King

More from Around NYC

City agencies and developers officially break ground on the second phase of the Peninsula housing project in Hunts Point on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.

Bronx sees over 6,500 new homes built in 2024 as NYC housing production reaches highest level since 1965

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City Council votes overwhelmingly in favor of $8B Metropolitan Park casino zoning changes

Trouble over coffee? Former Starbucks employee files lawsuit against coffee giant with the help of DCWP.

Grounds for dismissal: NYC sues Starbucks for wrongful termination of local barista

Trouble over coffee? Former Starbucks employee files lawsuit against coffee giant with the help of DCWP.

Grounds for dismissal: NYC sues Starbucks for wrongful termination of local barista