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Jul 3, 2025

New York City Rent Increased by 4.5%

The New York City Rent Guidelines Board on Monday approved a rent increase of 3% to 4.5% for rent-stabilized apartments,…

Jul 1, 2025

New York Clears Nearly $7 Billion Unemployment Insurance Debt Accumulated During Pandemic

New York State has paid off nearly $7 billion in unemployment insurance (UI) debt owed to the federal government—a debt…

Jul 1, 2025

Stefanik Leads GOP Field for New York Governor, Hochul Remains Popular Among Voters

As the 2026 New York governor’s race approaches, Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is currently leading among potential GOP candidates. However,…

Jun 30, 2025

Bangladeshi Sakil Conquers ‘Sea to Summit’ in Just 84 Days

Ikramul Hasan Sakil has made history by completing the ambitious “Sea to Summit” expedition in just 84 days—six days ahead…

Jun 30, 2025

Dead man found after two killed in ambush on US firefighters in Idaho

Authorities said Sunday night they found a “deceased male” with a firearm on Canfield Mountain in the northwestern US state…

Jun 30, 2025

Netanyahu ‘must go’, says former Israeli PM Bennett

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must leave office, his predecessor Naftali Bennett has told a televised interview, refusing to say…

Jun 30, 2025

Zohran Mamdani’s Bengali Connection, Shaped by a Filmmaker Mother’s Influence

Zohran K. Mamdani, the 33-year-old rising star of New York City politics, has not only made headlines by winning the…

Jun 29, 2025

Zohran Mamdani Pledges a Livable New York After Primary Victory

New York state lawmaker Zohran Mamdani delivered a powerful speech at the National Action Network rally in Harlem on Saturday,…

Jun 29, 2025

Protesters Rally in Lower Manhattan Demanding ‘No Masks for ICE’ Law

Lower Manhattan witnessed a powerful demonstration on Saturday (June 28) as immigrant rights advocates, lawyers, and lawmakers gathered in front…

Jun 29, 2025

NYC Unveils $116 Billion FY 2026 Budget

Mayor Eric Adams, joined by City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan, on Friday announced the…

Jun 28, 2025

Trump says Gaza ceasefire is possible within a week

US President Donald Trump said on Friday he believes it is possible that a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict between…

Jun 27, 2025

Mamdani’s $100B Housing Plan Sparks Developer Backlash in NYC

A sweeping $100 billion housing proposal by New York City mayoral hopeful and Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani has ignited sharp…