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NYC Sees Broad Crime Declines in 2025, But Rape And Youth Violence Remain High

NYC Sees Broad Crime Declines in 2025, But Rape And Youth Violence Remain High

The number of murders, retail theft, robberies and subway crime continued to decline in New York City in 2025, according to year-end data released by the New York City Police Department on Tuesday.
NYC Mayor Signs Executive Order to Stop Solitary Confinement

NYC Mayor Signs Executive Order to Stop Solitary Confinement

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed two executive orders, including one that would stop solitary confinement at Rikers Island and another that would bring homeless shelters into compliance.
Facing a Challenge, U.S. Rep Goldman Launches Re-Election Bid

Facing a Challenge, U.S. Rep Goldman Launches Re-Election Bid

Congressman Dan Goldman will face former city Comptroller Brad Lander in the June Democratic primary election for New York's 10th Congressional District.
Brooklyn Bridge Traffic is 15% Faster Thanks to Congestion Pricing

Brooklyn Bridge Traffic is 15% Faster Thanks to Congestion Pricing

A year into New York City’s congestion pricing program, the initiative raised $550 million in net revenue in its first year, allowing the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to proceed with $15 billion in transit improvement projects.
Brooklynites Look to Mamdani For Change in NYC

Brooklynites Look to Mamdani For Change in NYC

Thousands of New Yorkers braved the cold to watch Zohran Kwame Mamdani inaugurated as New York City’s 112th mayor on Jan. 1. Many Brooklyn residents wished for big changes to city life.
Stalled Greenpoint Bike Lane Project in Brooklyn is Back in Motion

Stalled Greenpoint Bike Lane Project in Brooklyn is Back in Motion

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said protected bike lanes will be installed on the entire length of McGuinness Boulevard, reversing an earlier decision by the previous administration.
New NYC Public Engagement Office to Jumpstart Civic Collaboration

New NYC Public Engagement Office to Jumpstart Civic Collaboration

The Mayor’s Office of Mass Engagement is a new City Hall office designed to transform how New Yorkers engage with their government.
Price Hike For NYC Subways And Buses Are in Effect

Price Hike For NYC Subways And Buses Are in Effect

The base fare for subways, local buses and Access-A-Ride increased 10 cents to $3 on Sunday.
City Council Launches Guaranteed Income Program For Homeless Youth

City Council Launches Guaranteed Income Program For Homeless Youth

New York City expands guaranteed income efforts with a pilot program for young people experiencing homelessness.
NYC Housing Gap Widens: 433K Units Needed

NYC Housing Gap Widens: 433K Units Needed

A new REBNY report warns that New York City is far behind its goal of adding 500,000 housing units by 2034, with construction delays and stalled projects leaving a gap of over 430,000 homes.