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Democratic socialist set to become D.C. mayor — and face Trump's pushback
Following Zohran Mamdani's election as New York City mayor, another democratic socialist is set to become mayor of Washington, D.C.
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New York City votes to ban Central Park horse-drawn carriages after decades of debate
New York's city council voted Thursday in favor of a measure to ban horse-drawn carriages in Central Park, a tourist attraction that has been controversial for years. Mayor Zohran Mamdani is expected to sign the ban into law which would go into effect starting in June 2028
Travel
NYC’s Horse-Drawn Carriages To End by 2028
New York is ending one of its most iconic tourist attractions. Pedicabs have been floated as an alternative, but lawmakers say that industry has its own issues.
Entertainment
E!’s ‘The Golden Life’ to Stream on Hulu in November
Cord-cutting “Housewives” fans, rejoice: “The Golden Life” has found a streaming partner. The E! series — which follows “The Real Housewives of New York City” alumni Kelly Bensimon, Countess Luann de Lesseps, Dorinda Medley, Sonja Morgan and Ramona Singer as they head down to Florida — will launch on Hulu in November thanks to a […]
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SpaceX AI policy leader grilled by NYC Council on Grok safety, sexualized images
SpaceX head of global government affairs for AI Gabriela Castillo Madrid faced critical questions from the New York City Council on Friday.
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Venezuela’s Maduro pleads not guilty to US conspiracy to torture charges
Maduro and wife appear in New York City court after new 'conspiracy to commit torture' charges.
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Messi’s Inter Miami beat New York City to reach third straight MLS playoff
Messi assist sets Inter Miami on way to 2-0 win against New York City FC as back-to-back wins guarantee playoff place.
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SpaceX agrees to testify to NYC Council about AI safety after receiving subpoena
SpaceX has agreed to testify before the New York City Council as part of an investigation into AI safety risks.
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Zohran Mamdani orders use-of-force review for New York City police
City spokesperson says the mayor's calls for reform are not connected to police response to an ICE shooting last week.
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Anti-ICE protests in New York after man shot in car with child
Protesters in New York City are demanding the abolition of ICE after officers shot Oscar Belgal in the Bronx.
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BBC breaks down video of the aftermath of New York City ICE shooting
The BBC's Nada Tawfik goes through new dramatic body cam footage that shows the tense moments when police arrive on scene.
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DHS defends ICE shooting in NYC, says officers believed they were in danger
The shooting prompted protests in New York City and Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned the incident.
Politics
New York City man shot in car with child present by ICE agents, mayor says
US immigration agents shot and wounded a man on Thursday in his car with a child present in the Marble Hill neighborhood of New York City, according to the mayor, city police and eyewitnesses. Federal immigration agents have shot at least 21 people since Republican President Donald Trump returned to office, 7 fatally, sparking protests across the US.
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ICE agent shoots man in New York City
The mayor of New York expressed outrage at the shooting which the Department of Homeland Security said happened during the arrest of a "criminal illegal alien".
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Man injured after New York shooting involving ICE
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has condemned the incident and urged Donald Trump to end ICE actions in the city. The man was being treated at a nearby hospital, New York police said.
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New York Mayor Mamdani under fire for attending October 7 vigil
New York City’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani was met by crowds calling him a ‘traitor’ for attending a vigil for October 7.
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This NYC startup requires 4 days in office but just let everyone work remote for a whole month
SolComms, a New York City-based PR firm, says letting employees work from anywhere in the world boosted revenue, productivity and happiness.
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New York City's 'click to cancel' subscription rule takes effect, joining states with similar laws
The Big Apple joins a growing number of jurisdictions adopting 'click to cancel' rules as the future of a federal standard remains unsettled.
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El Pollo Loco to open first New York restaurant as it aims to become national chicken chain
El Pollo Loco will open its first New York City restaurant next year in Queens as it aims to become a national chicken chain.
Science
Space Station View of Earth at Night
This nighttime view of the United States, dotted with city lights looking toward New York City (center), was taken at approximately 3:40 a.m. local time on Sept. 8, 2026, from the International Space Station as it orbited 259 miles above Earth. Image credit: NASA/Jessica Meir