New York City|News|
Mayor Adams, City Hall Reacts To Trump Victory
Adams said he would defend the city's values and will stand up for the rights of women and the LGBTQ+ and immigrant communities.
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NYC Passes 4 Of Mayor Adams’ Ballot Measures
57.07 percent of voters approved of the four proposal, according to the city's board of the election.
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Adriano Espaillat Wins 13th Congressional District Race: AP
The polls closed in New York City at 9 p.m. See the outcome of the voting in the 13th Congressional District race.
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Queens, NY|News|
Ocasio-Cortez Wins Reelection In 14th Congressional District Race: AP
The polls closed in New York City at 9 p.m. See the outcome of the voting in the 14th Congressional District race.
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Jose Serrano Wins Reelection In NY 29th Senate District Race
The polls closed in New York City at 9 p.m. See the outcome of the voting in the 29th Senate District race.
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NY 65th Assembly District Election 2024: Live Results
The polls closed in New York City at 9 p.m. See the outcome of the voting in the 65th Assembly District race.
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NY 73rd Assembly District Election 2024: Live Results
The polls closed in New York City at 9 p.m. See the outcome of the voting in the 73rd Assembly District race.
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Mayor Adams Signs 'Safe Hotels Act' Into Law
The bill would require hotel owners to pay a $350 application fee to obtain a two-year license.
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New York City|News|
2 Men Shot, Injured by NYC Driver After Parking Dispute: Report
The driver of an Acura MDX and his passenger got out of their vehicle and confronted the two men before firing a gun six times.
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Queens, NY|News|
Ballot Scanner Issues Reported At Some Queens Polling Sites
Following the scanner issues, all 290 sites in Queens were inspected.
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New York City|News|
Man, 25, Stabbed To Death During Fight On NYC Street
Officers found the 25-year-old victim with multiple stab wounds to the chest.
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Queens, NY|News|
Queens Election Day 2024: Who Is On The Ballot
On Nov.5, polls will close at 9 p.m. citywide.
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New York City|News|
A Train Service Shutting Down In Rockaway Beginning Next Year
The shutdown will start on Jan. 17 and last until May 16, 2025.
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NYPD Police Academy Building Vandalized With Red Paint
The incident happened around 3 a.m. Saturday at the facility on College Point Boulevard.
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NYC Election Day 2024: Who Is On The Ballot
On Nov.5, polls will close at 9 p.m. citywide.
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New York City|News|
NYC State Assemblymember Candidate Profile: Alex Bores
Patch posed five questions to Alex Bores, the incumbent candidate running for re-election in the 73rd Assembly District.
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Queens, NY|News|
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Vehicle While Waking On NYC Street
The 66-year-old was struck at Seaview Avenue and Rockaway Parkway, police said.
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Queens, NY|News|
Queens Motorcyclist, 39, Killed In Collision With Driver: NYPD
The motorcycle struck the passenger side of the Kia sedan, causing the victim to be ejected.
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New York City|News|
NYC Street Vendor Stabbed Multiple Times In Queens
The incident happened just before 6 p.m. near a stand on Roosevelt Avenue in Woodside.
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Giuliani Not Closing Door On Potential Mayoral Run: Report
The former mayor said he is "not going to say never, ever." on running in the Nov. 2025 election.
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