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Landlord Rent Board Rep Resigns, Protesting Mandate to ‘Deliver a Rent Freeze’

A pro-landlord member of the Rent Guidelines Board resigned from her post Thursday morning, just hours before the body was scheduled to vote on how ...
New York Today

Stolen Food Stamp Funds Leave Thousands Hungry as New York Sleeps on Reforms

Dolly ًR., a Holocaust survivor in her 90s, knew exactly how much was supposed to be on her food benefits card to get her through ...
New York Today

14 People Released From Rikers By New Jail Boss Using Little-Known Power

In the span of the past week, Correction Commissioner Stanley Richards has allowed the early release of four people incarcerated in city jails, signaling a ...

Politic

Politic

AARP Invests $237,500 in Quick-Action Projects to Make NY Communities More Livable for All Ages

Grants aims to help residents of all ages, especially older adults, improve how they live, move, and stay connected in their neighborhoods through innovative local projects  New York, NY—AARP today announced 23 organizations throughout New York will receive 2026 Community Challenge grants. ...
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New York Should Trust Local Communities, Not Impose Statewide Bans
New York Should Trust Local Communities, Not Impose Statewide Bans
New York has always thrived when local communities are empowered to shape their own economic future....
The reality is that this session can be summed up in two words: Missed Opportunities
The reality is that this session can be summed up in two words: Missed Opportunities
Another legislative session has come to an end in Albany – and despite the inevitable press releases...
Opinion: Upstate workers deserve a real clean energy plan
Opinion: Upstate workers deserve a real clean energy plan
New York must move aggressively to confront climate change – but we must understand what that transition...
7 school-zone speed trap
Mamdani built his campaign on trust — now he’s squandering it with a 24/7 school-zone speed trap
Last year, when Zohran Mamdani was running for mayor, he said something that really stuck with me. “If...

Discussions

Discussions

Tom Kean Jr. Suddenly Reappears As If Nothing Happened

He’s (sort of) back! More »
Discussions

A Guide to Trump’s Reflecting Pool Enemies, Real or Imagined

Not that long ago, “reflecting pool” just meant reflecting pool. Now, thanks to President TrumpMore »
Discussions

Zohran Mamdani Tightened His Grip on New York Politics

As New York’s contentious primary season hurtled to a close this week, the constellation of mainstream Democratic politicians, operatives, and insiders who have long run ...
Discussions

Trump Blows Up Housing Win Over His Loony Election Bill

For most of 2026, Donald Trump has been engaged in a bizarre cold war with congressional Republicans. They desperately want to enact legislation on, or ...
Discussions

Only the Ninja Turtles Can Save Trump’s Reflecting Pool

President Trump’s summer is off to a terrible start. The lineup for the Great… More »

Culture

LGBTQ-Friendly Weekend In NYC: Exploring Greenwich Village & Beyond
Kid-Friendly Hiking Destinations in New York State
Where History Was Made: Revolutionary War Sites Across New York State
A less postcard-like New York comes to the screen through ilNewyorkese
48 Hours in Schenectady, NY

New York Today

Stolen Food Stamp Funds Leave Thousands Hungry as New York Sleeps on Reforms
14 People Released From Rikers By New Jail Boss Using Little-Known Power
The United Auto Workers Is New York City’s Unlikeliest Kingmaker
Orthodox Critics Call For MTA to Nix ‘Museum of Sex’ Bus Ads
Current and Former Police Officials Targeted in Joint Raid by NYPD and Feds, Tisch Says
Events

The Mermaid Parade of Coney Island risked jumping

For a few weeks, one of Coney Island’s most recognizable events has risked not to take place. The Coney Island Mermaid Parade, scheduled for 20 ...
Events

Continue the journey in the kitchens of central Italy with ITA TALKS

The cycle of meetings dedicated to Italian regional cuisines continues in New York, promoted by the Italian Foreign Trade Agency (ICE), as part of the ...
Events

Good Morning Italy Presents Its First Issue

The first issue of Good Morning Italy, the new English-language magazine by the ilNewyorkese network, was presented in New York with an event at the ...
Events

Italy on Madison closes in New York with the great feast of Made in Italy

Italy on Madison closes in New York today. The format hosted at the Italian Townhouse on Madison Avenue has brought for three days the best ...

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