George Santos to try hand as contestant in grueling TV reality show

George Santos has worn many hats: swindler, congressman​, prison inmate​, podcast host. The obvious next gig? Reality TV show contestant.

• Jul 16

Mayor Mamdani unveils report to improve living conditions for NYC tenants

The "Rental Ripoff"​ report was released Thursday morning, stemming from months of hearings​ where hundreds of tenants across the city stepped forward to air their grievances.

• Jul 16

NYC midway through West Side homeless encampment outreach

New York City officials confirmed Wednesday that outreach teams were midway through efforts to help the homeless at a sprawling West Side encampment before dismantling their living spaces​.

• Jul 15

Trump to allege Chinese meddling in U.S. elections in primetime speech, sources say

Part of President Trump's speech Thursday night is expected to touch on previously unreported alleged Chinese meddling in U.S. elections, according to sources familiar with the matter.

• Jul 16

Law that would end NYC horse carriage industry debated at public hearing

The future of the New York City horse carriage industry was debated Wednesday at a City Council public hearing​.

• Jul 15

Blanche faces questions on DOJ fund, Epstein files at Senate confirmation hearing

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department in a permanent capacity.

• Jul 15

Future of NYC horse carriage industry on the line as City Council considers ban

The battle over carriage horses in New York City has gone on for decades, but on Wednesday the sides will square off in front of the City Council over a bill that is designed to effectively kill the industry​.

• Jul 15

Mahmoud Khalil files suit alleging conspiracy to target Israel's critics

Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil is suing the federal government​ and several private groups, alleging they were part of a conspiracy to suppress criticism of Israel.

• Jul 14

Legionella bacteria found at 76 UES buildings, NYC health commissioner says

Nearly two weeks into the Legionnaires' outbreak in Manhattan​, officials said Tuesday the bacteria that causes the disease has been found at dozens of more buildings.

• Jul 15

Homeless encampments on Manhattan's West Side "will be cleaned up," Mamdani says

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday homeless encampments​ along Manhattan's far West Side will be cleaned up.

• Jul 14

House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent

The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.

• Jul 15

NYC investing more than $67 million in preschool special education

Specialized New York City public school programs Nest, Horizon, AIMS, Path and ACES will become available in 14 districts across the five boroughs starting in the fall.

• Jul 14

E. Jean Carroll receives $5M from Trump in abuse, defamation case

A jury concluded in 2023 that Trump should pay Carroll $5 million in damages.

• Jul 14

N.Y. enacts nation's first statewide moratorium on building new data centers

Building new data centers in New York will be paused for a year in order to allow state officials to establish guidelines protecting residents and the environment, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.

• Jul 14

NYPD parking lot in East Village to be turned into affordable housing

An NYPD parking lot in the East Village in Lower Manhattan will soon transform into more affordable housing​.

• Jul 13

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