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St. John’s University in central Minnesota sues New York school over ‘Johnnies’ nickname

St. John’s University in central Minnesota is suing a New York university of the same name for using its “Johnnies” nickname. The lawsuit filed this week in federal court in Minnesota says the private Catholic university in Collegeville has been calling its students and athletic teams Johnnies since at least 1900.

Queens, NY · 21h
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HEAP Offers Up to $1,086 in Heating Assistance to Eligible Families

Brooklyn families can now apply for financial assistance with winter heating costs through New York State’s Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), which opened for the 2026-27 season on Nov. 2. State Sen. Kevin S. Parker, chairman of the Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee, is encouraging eligible residents to apply...

Brooklyn, NY · 1d
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Hell's Kitchen Tenants Rally for Right to Buy Their Own Buildings

438 and 440 W. 45th St. — Approximate Site of Tenant Purchase Rally. Tenants of 438 and 440 West 45th Street gathered outside their Hell's Kitchen buildings, demanding that state and city lawmakers give renters like them the power to buy their own homes before landlords can sell to the highest bidder. The rally centered on two bills that would reshape how buildings change hands in New York: the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act and the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act.

New York, NY · 13h
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D.C. is a New York town: The president, next speaker and Senate majority leader grew up within 11 miles of each other—what it means for the Big Apple

Gov. Kathy Hochul already wants ‘a few more billions’ for New York, starting with a tunnel Trump says Schumer spent 20 years chasing.

Brooklyn, NY · 18h

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NYPD Cop Killer Denied Parole Again as Slain Officer's Sister Fights On

The New York State Parole Board denied parole for Eddie Matos on Nov. 6, 2026, marking the latest chapter in a decades-long fight by the family of the NYPD officer he killed to keep him behind bars. Matos was convicted of murdering Officer Anthony Dwyer in 1989, and he is currently serving a sentence of 25 years to life at the maximum-security Green Haven Correctional Facility in Dutchess County.

New York, NY · 13h

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Mamdani distances himself from DSA’s wildest platforms during rapid-fire Fox News questioning

Mayor Zohran Mamdani once again distanced himself from some of the wildest policies espoused by leaders of the Democratic Socialists of America . Hizzoner downplayed the possibility of him getting booted out of the lefty group while claiming there’s mainstream public support to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). “The thing that has been offered as a part of a litany of policy platforms that I would reject is, after last night, why would we abolish the Senate?” Mamdani told “Fox News Sunday” in a pre-taped interview. “I think what we’re seeing is that Americans across this country are facing a cost-of-living crisis,” he added. “Americans are tired of waiting. They are tired of being told that their needs are unrealistic by the very politicians who have been bought by the wealthiest people in the country.” New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani once again distanced himself from key tenets of the DSA platform. AP Photo/Stephanie Rojas Mamdani admin must hand ICE the names of NYC homeless shelter residents: court Mayor Mamdani worked with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to secure a budget lifeline this year and childcare funding. Susan Watts/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul “I’m proud to be doing so

New York, NY · 9h

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New York’s stagnant, aging population is killing job growth: report

New York’s stagnant and aging population is killing business expansion — with residents age 65 and older now making up nearly 20% of the state, according to a sobering report from Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office. The “Labor Markets” section of Hochul’s mid-year budget plan revealed that there are not enough younger residents to replace Baby Boomers leaving the workforce, thanks to “constraints in population growth. “New York’s labor market faces many of the same constraints as the nation, where cautious business expansion and limited labor force growth restrain hiring,” the study found. “Individuals age 65 and older now make up 19.3 percent of the State’s population, up from 15.0 percent a decade ago. New York faces a stalled labor market and aging population, with residents aged 65 and older now comprising 19.3% of the state. mimagephotos – stock.adobe.com “The growth of the State’s labor supply will be limited due to constraints in population growth and the aging workforce. “These trends will likely restrict employment growth , but unemployment rates should remain stable,” the report said. “[The state Division of the Budget] projects New York’s unemployment rate to average 4.4 percent in each year from 2026 through 2028, slightly above the

New York · 6h

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Floyd Bennett Field Hangars Set for $10 Million Restoration

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced a $10 million state grant to support restoration of Hangars 3 and 4 at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn, with plans to turn the former airport buildings into spaces for education, workforce development, technological innovation and recreation. The grant will go to the...

Brooklyn, NY · 16h

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Power & Politics: Vote 2026 - Midterm Elections results for Long Island and the country

Hempstead Town Supervisor-elect Joe Scianablo and Suffolk County Republican Party Chairman Jesse Garcia join this week's show.

New York · 13h