New York is taking steps to put itself on the path to become the first major American city to offer universal child care to new parents, as child care costs continue to rise nationwide. subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025/0…

.New York City Council issues a blistering response over mayoral veto of Bally’s - saying the mayors unethical conduct is well documented and he has no credibility

Randy Mastro (Mayor Eric Adams Eric Adams’s first deputy) walks his newly adopted dog Kato at City Hall. In the background: Nathan Hale.

Stefanik says Sliwa has an opportunity to win in a crowded field:

Last night, I again sat down with Police Officer Islam’s family and heard a number of stories about him and how the values they instilled in their son made him the hero he was. I pray for their peace, and I hope the strength of their family bond brings comfort and healing in the

The storm coming today in NYC is forecast to be intense. As much as 5 inches of rain could fall between 2 and 5 pm., at a rate of as much as *3 in/hour.* This would be a storm of historic proportions for NYC. Significant risk of flooding in subway, streets etc. NYC has issued

Shekar Krishnan on the mayor’s last minute veto of his street vendor bill:

Most non-Muslims have now left the mosque as prayers begin. Mamdani can be seen in the front row.

Zohran Mamdani told reporters yesterday that he flew back on a commercial flight in economy on his original return itinerary. There are no direct flights from Uganda to NYC and he likely took a connecting flight.

NEWS: The percentage of specialized high school seats going to Black and Hispanic students this year declined from 2024. 3% of seats at specialized schools went to Black students, down from 4.5%. And 6.9% of seats went to Hispanic students, down from 7.6%. Story to come shortly

Mayor Eric Adams’ re-election campaign submitted faked and fraudulently obtained petition signatures in his effort to secure a spot on the November ballot as an independent candidate, a Gothamist investigation has found. w David Brand and Brigid Bergin gothamist.com/news/forged-si…

“That’s not my signature ... It’s not even spelled correctly" “I’m beyond angry" “That sucks, whoever did that" We found dozens of people who say they never signed petitions for Mayor Adams' independent bid ... but whose supposed signatures nevertheless appear on the docs

"The number of Bangladeshi Americans who have flocked to the Police Department’s ranks has exploded, marking the latest chapter in the long story of immigrant groups who have found a home... in the nation’s largest police department." via Maia Coleman: nytimes.com/2025/08/01/nyr…

Mayor Eric Adams announces that his administration has “created, preserved or planned about 426,800 homes.” That includes the units expected under the City of Yes rezoning. This is a central part of his pitch for a second term: public safety and housing.

.Governor Kathy Hochul MTA Donovan Richards Jr. Leroy Comrie announcing IBX contract - huge transit project that would connect Brooklyn & Queens - in Borough Park. Project is 30 yrs in the making

.Mayor Eric Adams responding to reporting he forged signatures on his petitions to get on the November ballot including having signatures from dead people.

On her fourth try in three years, Nubia Ashley was one official step away from opening a licensed cannabis dispensary in New York. Then, the state said it had made an error and she'd have to move. Now, she has no good options to save her dream. My latest: nytimes.com/2025/08/02/nyr…

“For some people, the beret is a defining issue,” Mr. Sliwa said, volunteering that it could evoke a certain Che Guevara-style revolutionary look. “Guys and gals, I get it. If taking my red beret off will help you just to listen to me, no problem.” nytimes.com/2025/08/03/nyr…

Many Jewish Voters Back Mamdani. And Many Agree With Him on Gaza, by Liam Stack: nytimes.com/2025/08/04/nyr…

🚨 These 11 library branches are getting Sunday service starting in September after the City Council made it a priority during budget negotiations: