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As the youngest of the nine candidates in this year’s crowded mayoral race, Zohran Mandan has passed only a few bills in his four years in the state Assembly. But the digital native has set himself apart on voters’ TikTok. buff.ly/4UjHbfL

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NEW: The board that determines if Citi Field will be one of the locations selected for a casino is still months away. But Mets owners are already drilling in the parking lot as if they've already won. www.thecity.nyc/2025/04/01/c...

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composting enforcement starts TODAY in NYC

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A transgender tennis player is claiming she got kicked out of her amateur tennis league after a cisgender female opponent complained about competing against a trans player. buff.ly/59Nlw1W

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NEW: Trans Athlete Claims Amateur Brooklyn Tennis League Kicked Her Out

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There’s only two weeks left to file your taxes, NYC! We’ve revamped our guide on how to do it for free in New York. buff.ly/pD5nHN5

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What’s the difference between a parking lot, a park and a casino? Just a few words scribbled on some paper if Mets owner Steve Cohen gets his way. Co-host Katie Honan explains it all. buff.ly/mJdDoUB

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A new play “Flood Sensor Aunty” taps South Asian culture to connect with New Yorkers on navigating flood preparedness. buff.ly/nteDLZN

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🚨You asked and we delivered! We now offer hats in our merch store! buff.ly/BmL3pfV

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The two leading candidates to become the next city comptroller agree on what the major challenge will be: fighting Donald Trump and the Republicans who control Washington. So where do they differ on how they will manage the city’s budget? buff.ly/pE43IIT

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NEW: A losing candidate in the heated competition to develop the Kingsbridge Armory in the Northwest Bronx says the process was tainted by corruption, favoritism and theft of intellectual property, according to a new lawsuit filed by that developer. buff.ly/brTXtaN

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🚨Composting in NYC is about to get serious as the DNSY begins to issue hefty fines for improper disposal starting April 1. Here's how to do it correctly and where all those food scraps go after they leave your bin. buff.ly/rlW8CkC

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We're thrilled to be joining the Washington Bureau Initiative in partnership with @notusreports.bsky.social. This collaboration will provide readers with critical accountability reporting from Washington and how it affects our communities. aji.org/news/notus-l...

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The Department of Sanitation is getting serious about making sure New Yorkers sort their food scraps from their trash. Here’s what to do — and what happens to the material. buff.ly/A2jH4I4

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City health officials had been bracing for the loss of federal funding. And now, it's here: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has rescinded hundreds of millions of dollars for public health work across New York City and New York state.

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Read our latest blurb from our City Hall reporter Katie Honan, and sign up for THE CITY SCOOP so you get all our latest stories delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up: buff.ly/bXsDAOw

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@ProPublica.org found that the mayor championed the NYPD’s Community Response Team despite a pattern of aggressive and often abusive policing flagged by department officials. Now, lawmakers and advocates are demanding change, including calls to disband the unit.

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For years, a cash pot known as the Health Insurance Stabilization Fund has been used to pay insurance premiums for city workers. Its balance hit zero last October, and those who rely on the benefits may soon feel the strain. W/ @nysfocus.bsky.social

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Last week, Mayor Eric Adams double-down against the Campaign Finance Board, saying he'll continue to "fight" to obtain the campaign matching funds that the board has denied him for months. Yet, his team has made zero effort to appeal the decision.

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Composting in NYC is about to get serious as the DNSY begins to issue hefty fines for improper disposal starting April 1. Here's how to do it correctly and where all those food scraps go after they leave your bin.

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Guest Jeff Coltin of Politico New York talks about how the controversial former Governor Andrew Cuomo is making things weird for elected officials and voters alike.

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The Dept. of Transportation has launched a pilot program to deter commercial trucks from parking illegally in residential areas — but those efforts will not reach many neighborhoods most affected by the issue. buff.ly/t6u7JXL

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New York City is the greatest city in the world, but we're not the best in voting. So, among that sea of non-voters — who does come to the polls?

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Subterranean climate control systems are gaining steam across the city, promising greater efficiency and cheaper electric bills.

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Since congestion pricing launched, speeds are up 5% for Access-A-Ride vehicles within the congestion relief zone south of 60th Street, according to MTA data. That’s in comparison to the same time period in 2024.

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MTA executives politely pushed back Wednesday against the federal transportation chief who branded the subway a crime-ridden “sh-thole” while threatening to withhold billions of dollars in funding.

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Whether you were affect by the recent job cuts from the Trump administration or lost your job in the private sector, here's what you should know before applying for unemployment in NYC.

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Mayor Eric Adams claims he’s “fighting” to get $4 million in public dollars the city's campaign board denied in light of his corruption indictment. But three months in, his campaign has yet to appeal the decision.

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The U.S. health department notified the NYC's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene of the termination of more than $100 million in grants for infectious disease prevention and surveillance work, “effective immediately."

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Just 23% of registered voters turned out for the last mayoral election. So among the sea of non-voters — who does reliably come to the polls? We dug into the data and talked to experts to find out.

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Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is forging ahead with his prosecution of Lewis-Martin, one of Adams’ closest aides for years.

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NEW: Eric Adams Has Made Zero Effort to Challenge His Campaign Matching Funds Denial

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The city has launched a pilot program to deter commercial trucks from parking illegally in residential areas — but those efforts will not reach many neighborhoods most affected by the issue, our analysis shows. buff.ly/WqHkn4i

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Starting April 1, DSNY will begin issuing fines of up to $300 to property owners who don’t comply to stricter compost rules. Here’s what to do — and what happens to the material.

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The cuts from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services terminate more than $100 million in grants to the city health department and $300 million to state substance abuse and mental health agency programs. Via @Healthbeat.org buff.ly/EWnIINn

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A reader of THE CITY asked us just that: With turnout low, who are the reliable voting blocs? And who never comes to the polls? Here's the snapshot:

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The Manhattan district attorney is forging ahead with his prosecution of Ingrid Lewis-Martin, the former top aide of Eric Adams — even as the Trump Justice Department has aggressively sought to dismiss the federal corruption case against the mayor himself.

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NEW: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has rescinded hundreds of millions of dollars for public health work across New York City and New York state. Via @Healthbeat.org buff.ly/LsMBg03

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A new report concludes that cash advance apps like Dave and EarnIn have charged New York consumers more than $500 million in hidden fees and “tips” since 2019 — allowing the loan platforms to thrive despite New York’s strict limits on consumer interest rates.

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To help New Yorkers compost better, we asked THE CITY’s readers for their questions about the system to create this guide with input from waste experts. Here's what to know:

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Using a “professional, fact-based approach,” transit officials highlighted that felonies in the subway system last year were down — while acknowledging that assaults have risen in the past six years. buff.ly/Ete6CAn

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The Department of Sanitation is getting serious about making sure New Yorkers sort their food scraps from their trash. Here’s what to do — and what happens to the material. buff.ly/b2o8mGS

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Cash advance apps like Dave and EarnIn have charged New York consumers more than $500 million in hidden fees and “tips” since 2019, a new report estimates. buff.ly/H3ifFLg

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After Trump’s transportation chief trashed the subway, MTA bigs extend olive branch with “fact-based approach.” “We need to come back to reality, how important this is,” MTA boss says. “This is not a game.”

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Safety officers of FJC Security falsified timesheets to claim hours when they weren’t on the job at NYCHA developments, a report by the city Department of Investigation released Wednesday alleges.

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February saw the most job cuts nationally since Covid, including in retail, tech, and finance. Here’s what you need to know about filing for unemployment insurance benefits in NYC:

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Thanks to congestion pricing, Access-A-Ride speeds are up 5% compared to the same time period last year! "Total travel times have also come down for the service, which carries people whose disabilities prevent them from riding on trains or buses." @thecity.nyc:

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It’s a tough job market right now for lots of New Yorkers. Here’s what you need to know about filing for unemployment insurance benefits in NYC: buff.ly/fXtycUN

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Manhattan federal prosecutors worked for weeks behind the scenes to push back on allegations from Mayor Eric Adams’ legal team that former U.S. Attorney Damian Williams had brought corruption charges against Adams for political reasons. buff.ly/XaDrFyf

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