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New York's public campaign finance program doles out $5.8 million to candidates

New-YorkMay 31, 2024October 3, 20240

[ad_1] So far, $5.8 million in state funds has been distributed to campaigns with another two rounds of funding left to come. More than 300

Turnstiles are wide open at JFK Airport, while the MTA keeps fighting fare evasion

New-YorkMay 31, 2024October 3, 20240

[ad_1] Open turnstiles at JFK airport allow commuters to go between the subway and Airtrain free of charge. The Port Authority is taking a different

Early Addition: End of the Trump trial means the return of the Centre Street bike lane

New-YorkMay 31, 2024October 3, 20240

[ad_1] Bike messenger Timothy Ramirez said the NYPD's move to block the Centre Street bike lane during the trial of former President Donald Trump makes

14-year-old boy critically injured Thursday night in shooting on West Side

New-YorkMay 31, 2024October 3, 20240

[ad_1] A 14-year-old boy was critically wounded overnight when a gunman opened fire striking him in the stomach in the North Lawndale neighborhood, Chicago police

A New York City nonprofit helps blind riders take bike rides. I rolled with them.

New-YorkMay 31, 2024October 3, 20240

[ad_1] The group helps blind, low-vision and disabled riders enjoy cycling on tandem bikes, for free. [ more › ] [ad_2] Jeff Lunden , 2024-05-31

MaKayla Van Vossen comes ‘out of my shoes’ to make sure Lake Central doesn’t lose against Hobart in regional

New-YorkMay 31, 2024October 2, 20240

[ad_1] Lake Central sophomore MaKayla Van Vossen’s action produced the opposite reaction during the Class 4A regional at Hobart on Thursday. First, that worked against

‘12 everyday New Yorkers’ convicted Donald Trump. There are concerns for their safety.

New-YorkMay 31, 2024October 3, 20240

[ad_1] Despite efforts to protect the identity of the 12 jurors, there's still concern that their identities may be made public. The judge kept the

Will County Republicans call Trump prosecution biased following conviction

New-YorkMay 31, 2024October 3, 20240

[ad_1] Will County Board member Steve Balich, the Republican Leader on the board and also Homer Township supervisor, expressed outrage Thursday on the conviction of

Crown Point Mayor Land focuses on growth in State of the City address

New-YorkMay 30, 2024October 3, 20240

[ad_1] Giving his second State of the City Address on Wednesday, Crown Point Mayor Pete Land said he’s “no longer the new guy.” Duly elected

NYC officials preparing for Canadian wildfire smoke after widely panned response last year

New-YorkMay 30, 2024October 3, 20240

[ad_1] A smoky haze over NYC during last year's wildfire season. Serious air quality concerns will now trigger changes in hours for schools and outdoor