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Metro Philadelphia

How and why the US Senate could thwart Trump’s cabinet picks

By Katie Pruszynski, The Conversation via Reuters Connect

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AMNY

Over and out? Emergency medical crews denied NYPD radios in move that unions say endangers the public | EXCLUSIVE

By Todd Maisel

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AMNY

NY families with children under 4 could receive $1,000 per child under Hochul’s new proposed tax credit expansion

By Ethan Stark-Miller

NYC firefighters unions rail against congestion pricing

AMNY

Congestion pricing: FDNY unions, MTA trade verbal jabs over lack of exemptions for first responders

By Dean Moses

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AMNY

Trump’s conviction upheld; sentencing set for Jan. 10 in hush money case

By Christian Murray

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Adams names new hate crime prevention head months after firing his predecessor

By Ethan Stark-Miller

USA, New York, woman in the city on a rainy day

AMNY

New York City’s drought watch lifted after higher rainfall and conservation efforts

By Emily Davenport

Gov. Kathy Hochul rides the subways in December 2024. The governor proposed expanding involuntary commitments of mentally ill people to stem violent incidents on the subways. Friday, Jan. 3, 2025.

AMNY

Hochul to push for involuntarily hospitalizing more severely mentally ill amid rash of subway violence

By Ethan Stark-Miller

Mayor Eric Adams appoints new head of New York City Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services.

AMNY

Mayor Adams tackles nonprofit payment delays, appoints new executive director

By Jada Camille

Former NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey

AMNY

Ex-NYPD top uniformed cop Maddrey’s home raided by federal agents: Commissioner Tisch

By Ethan Stark-Miller

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2025 Preview | NYC to enter pivotal election cycle, contend with second Trump term in new year

By Ethan Stark-Miller

US President Jimmy Carter visits the South Bronx in New York, accompanied by Patricia Harris (left, 1924 - 1985), Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and Mayor Abe Beame (right) on Oct. 5, 1977.

AMNY

A look back: New Yorkers remember the life and legacy of Jimmy Carter

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

City Council Member Justin Brannan announces survey and listening tour to hear from New Yorkers on how the city should spend taxpayer dollars. Monday, Dec. 30, 2024.

AMNY

FIRST ON amNY | City Comptroller hopeful Brannan wants to hear directly from New Yorkers on how tax dollars should be spent

By Ethan Stark-Miller

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States from 1977-1981, known for his activities with Habitat and Humanity.

AMNY

Jimmy Carter, America’s 39th president, dead at 100

Reuters and amNewYork Metro

Rev. Kevin McCall and other advocates kneel on the F train platform at the Stillwell Avenue-Coney Island station on Dec. 26, 2024 for a vigil to honor the woman who was burned alive at the station four days earlier.

AMNY

Advocates hold prayer vigil in Brooklyn for woman burned alive on F train, demand officials stem violence on subways

By Ethan Stark-Miller

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Metro Philadelphia

Israeli Consul General Ofir Akunis talks war in Gaza, antisemitism during visit to Philadelphia

By Jack Tomczuk

Mayor Adams at 2024 State of the City address

AMNY

Mayor Adams set to kick off pivotal re-election year with State of the City address at Apollo Theater

By Ethan Stark-Miller

7 trains arrive at 40th Street station.

AMNY

NY legislative leaders suddenly reject MTA’s $68 billion capital plan

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

Mayor Eric Adams.

AMNY

2024 Year in Review: New York politics dominated by City Hall turmoil

By Ethan Stark-Miller

Mayor Eric Adams exits a Nov. 1 federal court conference with his legal team and security detail.

AMNY

Adams’ attorney accuses feds of leaking witness identity, testimony to press

By Ethan Stark-Miller

Firefighter reps made a call to action after congress ripped apart a bill that would see the health costs of the rank and file suffering from 9/11 illnesses paid for until the year 2040.

AMNY

NYC firefighter unions demand Congress fully fund 9/11 health care, and ‘never forget’ sacrifices of those who worked during recovery

By Dean Moses

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Metro Philadelphia

City Council approves prison oversight legislation, ballot question

By Jack Tomczuk

Mayor Eric Adams enumerates his purported wins in 2024 after another week of negative headlines. Friday, Dec. 20, 2024.

AMNY

Mayor Adams highlights 2024 achievements as he gears up for a tough re-election campaign

By Ethan Stark-Miller

A woman holding a sign reading "Single survivors need shelter too."

AMNY

Community organizations call on Hochul at City Hall to sign SAFE Shelter Act into law

By Lloyd Mitchell

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Metro Philadelphia

City Council passes 76ers arena legislation, activists leave in handcuffs

By Jack Tomczuk

Governor Kathy Hochul took the M train to Queens on Dec. 19, 2024 and spoke with riders (and amNewYork Metro) about subway safety and other issues.

AMNY

EXCLUSIVE | Governor Hochul talks subway security while riding the M train with amNewYork Metro

By Jada Camille

Ingrid Lewis-Martin surrenders at Manhattan Criminal Court

AMNY

Ex-Adams adviser Ingrid Lewis-Martin surrenders on Manhattan indictment

By Barbara Russo-Lennon, Dean Moses and Robert Pozarycki

Mayor Eric Adams signed City of Yes into legislation on Wednesday, December 18.

AMNY

Signed, sealed, delivered: Mayor Adams signs monumental ‘City of Yes’ housing proposal into law

By Jada Camille

NYPD drone in flight

AMNY

NYPD’s eye-in-the-sky drone program violated its own public disclosure policy, inspector’s report finds

By Robert Pozarycki

Governor Kathy Hochul announces minimum wages will increase to $16.50 in 2025, raising .50 cents.

AMNY

New York City’s minimum wage is set to go up New Year’s Day — but some say it’s not nearly enough

By Jada Camille

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Metro Philadelphia

City Council set to make final decision on 76ers arena bills Thursday

By Jack Tomczuk

Former adviser to Mayor Eric Adams, Ingrid Lewis-Martin (shown in this 2022 photo), said on Dec. 16, 2024 that she could be criminally indicted in a corruption case as soon as this week.

AMNY

Former Adams adviser Ingrid Lewis-Martin claims she’s target of incoming Manhattan DA indictment: ‘I am being falsely accused’

By Robert Pozarycki

Mayor Adams at City Hall

AMNY

Mayor Adams’ campaign presses on after finance board denies $4M in matching funds over indictment

By Robert Pozarycki

drone sightings in NYC

AMNY

Schumer urges Congress to use precise techology for demystifying drone sightings in NYC

By Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell

Mayor Eric Adams (left) and Chief Adviser Ingrid Lewis-Martin (right).

AMNY

Ingrid Lewis-Martin, top aide to Eric Adams, abruptly steps down from post

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

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