Manhattan borough president calls on Mamdani to remove Newsmax from NYC taxi screens
Calls to Remove Newsmax from Taxi TV in NYC Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Segal has asked Mayor Zoran Mamdani to deactivate the right-leaning media outlet Newsmax from taxi TVs installed in numerous yellow cabs. In a letter dated January 21, addressed to both Mamdani and Taxi and Limousine Commissioner Midori Valdivia, Hoylman-Segal stated that Newsmax […]
NYC drivers face unprecedented number of tickets in parking scheme — and this borough tops the list
Rising Ticket Numbers for Illegal Parking Cone Usage Last year, drivers in the city faced an unprecedented number of tickets for using traffic cones to secure parking spots, a practice that some critics say deserves a bit of understanding. An analysis of city records indicates that the Department of Sanitation reported 533 violations related to […]
Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso is campaigning to succeed Rep. Nydia Velázquez.
Reynoso Announces Congressional Bid in Brooklyn Antonio Reynoso, the Brooklyn Borough President, has officially announced his candidacy for the upcoming vacant House seat in New York, representing a notably progressive district. At 42, he becomes the first major contender to enter the race for New York’s 7th Congressional District, set to be open next year […]
Jason Antos named Queens Borough Historian
Queens Borough Welcomes New Historian Jason Antos has been appointed as the new historian for Queens, making headlines this week. At age 44, he might just be the youngest to hold this role, though it’s uncertain if there were younger predecessors. Living in Whitestone all his life, Antos is excited about diving into the borough’s […]
Zohran Mamdani oddly left without response from Bronx borough president after campaign revealed her support in NYC mayoral contest
The Bronx’s Vanessa Gibson spoke up on Tuesday about the frontrunner for mayor, Zoran Mamdani, who faces challenges as a socialist candidate. While Gibson was touted as a supporter in Mamdani’s campaign, she was notably absent from events near Yankee Stadium that morning. This, despite the Bronx’s significant Democratic representation in local elections. Some members […]
New report shows which NYC borough homebuyers are abandoning in large numbers
Residents of Brooklyn are increasingly finding new homes on Staten Island. According to a PropertyShark analysis, 12% of Brooklyn buyers opted for properties in this often-overlooked borough. Out of 2,669 Brooklyn residents who purchased properties from January 1 to May 31, 315—about 12%—made the move to Staten Island. This shift is largely attributed to high […]
Zohran Mamdani backed by borough president who likens socialist to Obama
Mamdani’s Tour in Queens Draws Support from Richards Zohran Mamdani wrapped up his “Five Boroughs Against Trump” tour on Friday, receiving enthusiastic backing from Queens Borough President Donovan Richards. Richards, a Democrat with over 13 years of experience in the borough, encouraged supporters to rally around the 33-year-old mayoral hopeful. “Zoran brings a sense of […]
Candidates for Manhattan borough president clash over public safety and bail reform
Borough President Race Heats Up in Manhattan The competition for Manhattan’s borough president is becoming increasingly intense, particularly around topics like public safety and the recent changes to bail laws. Key figures in this Democratic primary include State Senator Brad Hoylman-Cigal and City Councilman Keith Powers. Recently, Powers criticized Hoylman-Cigal for backing modifications to Albany’s […]
Griffin Fossella, 27-year-old son of Staten Island borough president, to run for City Council
Griffin Fossella, son of Staten Island President Vito Fossella, announced plans to run for New York City Council on Saturday. At a campaign kickoff event at La Fontana in Oakwood, the 27-year-old financial worker at Great Kills said he is pursuing politics for his deep affection in his hometown. Staten Island Advance has been reported. […]
Julia Kiskie wins ‘Great Borough Bake-Off’ crown for Dakota creation
She's making New York City a better place. Brooklyn mom and hotel pastry chef Julia Kiski, 38, transforms the iconic Dakota Apartment into a towering, delicious treat for the third annual Gingerbread New York City: The Great Borough Bake Off. was crowned the winner. Posts can be published exclusively. This incredible and edible version of […]