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Mamdani Retains Lead In New NYC Mayoral Poll, 1-On-1 Race With Cuomo Could Be Close
Siena College and the New York Times surveyed 1,284 voters from Sept. 2 to 6.
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I cover New York City for Patch as a local editor after a brief stint covering Brooklyn. Previously, I've worked as a breaking news reporter for the Staten Island Advance and before that I covered local news on Long Island.
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2 People Slashed On NYC Subway Train: Police
The incident happened in Manhattan, police said.
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Two People Killed In Queens House Fire, FDNY Says
Additional details on the fire have not been disclosed.
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Man Charged After Biting, Sexually Assaulting Worker In NYC Nail Salon
The incident happened at a salon on West 36th Street and Broadway, police said.
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NYC To Distribute 350K Free, Brand-New Laptops To Students This School Year
Mayor Eric Adams made the announcement on Monday.
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NYC Baby Beaten By Mom's Boyfriend Has Died, NYPD Says
The 1-year-old girl was found beaten inside an apartment late last month.
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Queens, NY|News|
Man Fatally Shot Near Queens Park: Police
What led up to the shooting is not known at this time.
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The LEGO Brand's 'She Built That' Event Takes Over NYC, Inspires Kids To Explore Their Interests
The event this weekend was held at STORIED NYC in Chelsea.
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Boy Shot In The Leg On Queens Street, Police Say
It is not known at this time what led up to the shooting.
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Mayor Adams Says He's Staying In NYC Mayoral Race, Despite Trump Admin Job Offers
In a statement released on Friday, Adams said serving New Yorkers as their mayor" is the only job I’ve ever wanted."
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Harlem, NY|News|
Teen Charged In Fatal Harlem Shooting That Killed Innocent Bystander
The suspect and two other co-conspirators were allegedly robbing a drug dealer nearby before the shooting occurred.
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NYC Restaurants Ordered Closed August 29 - September 5
Seven restaurants closed in New York City this week.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
1 Killed, Another Injured In Fatal Stabbing In Brooklyn
There have been no arrests at this time.
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Man Killed, Another Injured In Brooklyn Shooting: NYPD
There have been no arrests at this time.
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NYC Has Seen Nearly 13K Evictions In 2025: See Where
The data set was from Jan. 1 through August 27.
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Queens, NY|News|
Dead Body Found Floating In Newtown Creek, Police Say
Emergency personnel pronounced the man dead at the scene.
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7 New Public Schools Open In NYC: See Where
Students returned to the classroom for the first day of school on Thursday.
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Man Shot Multiple Times Near Brooklyn Gas Station, Police Say
Police are searching for multiple suspects in connection with the shooting.
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First-Ever Matcha Gelato Specialty Shop Opens In NYC: See Where
At the heart of Aokō’s concept is its “level-up your matcha” tasting experience.
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West Indian Day Parade 2025 In NYC: What You Need To Know
The parade will kick off at 10 a.m. on Utica Avenue.
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