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Stewart-Cousins eyes ‘progressive taxation’ push

With help from Molly Reinmann HAPPY TUESDAY. This is Nick Reisman in Albany. Massive Democratic majorities are returning to Albany in January, giving a boost to the tax-the-rich forces. I’ve got new reporting on that dynamic. Plus my colleague has the details on a New York City Council hearing next month on student sexual assault. Have news tips or just want to share what’s on your mind? Reach me at nreisman@politico.com . Driving The Day A MASSIVE MAJORITY : Legislative Democrats will come roaring back to Albany next year with turbocharged majorities in the state Senate and Assembly. They intend to use that refreshed mandate to major effect — especially when it comes to pursuing what Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins called “progressive taxation.” “We’ve always looked at the ability of those with extraordinary wealth to be able to pay more, do more,” she told Playbook in an interview Monday. “That’s been something that our conference has talked about.” What those proposals will look like won’t be clear for months. But if the past is any guide , the Democrat-dominated Legislature will likely seek a suite of income tax hikes on the richest New Yorkers — changes designed to generate

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News 12

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Jersey Proud: Jersey City park gets a seasonal makeover ahead of winter

Employees from BNP Paribas spent an afternoon at Pershing Field Park in the Heights, giving the green space some much-needed attention.

Jersey City, NJ · 1d

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A Public Housing Development Is Restored with Community Spaces and Public Art to Foster Pride of Place

Harlem River Houses, New York City’s first purpose-built public housing development, integrates public art and embodies a progressive Modernist planning philosophy. Completed in 1937 by the Housing Division of the Public Works Administration as part of the New Deal, it was funded by the federal government to provide quality public housing for working-class African Americans.

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NYC Bill Would Let Consumers, Nonprofits Sue Over ‘Unfair’ and ‘Abusive’ Practices

EDITOR’S NOTE: This bill was mentioned multiple times during yesterday’s webinar about New York City’s debt collection rule and it is something that should have been covered long ago. I apologize for the oversight. New York City lawmakers are weighing a bill that would allow consumers, workers,...

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The City Reporter

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E-Bike Battery Fires Hit Record in NYC, But Solutions Remain Elusive

It’s a record. Already in 2026, New York City has suffered 406 lithium-ion battery fires, sparked by the electric cells that power an ever-growing fleet of e-bikes and electric scooters. Since 2019, when the Fire Department first started keeping these stats, such blazes have resulted in 46 deaths and 628 injuries. All this occurred despite […] The post E-Bike Battery Fires Hit Record in NYC, But Solutions Remain Elusive appeared first on The City Reporter .

New York, NY · 2d

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Rare American Barn Owls Make Manhattan Their Home

New York, the world-famous, bustling metropolis, is hardly known for its tranquility. But even amid the city’s constant hustle and bustle, New Yorkers have found a new reason to stop, look up, and listen: owls!. According to The Independent, a family of American barn owls has made the city...

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Kearny HS sophomores turn history into gratitude

Sophomore students in U.S. History 1 classes at Kearny High School are turning classroom lessons on historical military service into a tangible act of gratitude. Spearheaded by social studies teacher Trisha Hoehe-Grosch, approximately 100 students are participating in a specialized writing initiative to honor United States veterans, active-duty troops and wounded warriors.

Kearny, NJ · 1d

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Socialist mayors to lead LA, D.C., NYC, Seattle as Trump warns of ‘disaster’

(The Center Square) – Democratic Socialists will now lead America’s two most populous cities and the nation’s capital, raising questions over the Democratic Socialist of America platform. More than 14 million people will live under the leadership of Democratic Socialist mayors in a handful of American cities. Nithya Raman was elected mayor of Los Angeles and Janeese Lewis George was elected to lead Washington, D.C. in Tuesday’s elections, both mayor-elects are Democratic Socialists. Upon being sworn in, Raman and Lewis George will join New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson in leading major metropolises, leading critics to be concerned about how their socialist agendas will impact the cities they lead. A lot of eyes will likely be on LA, as the city is set to host the 2028 Summer Olympics, with thousands of people from around the world set to descend on the California city, plagued with a massive homeless problem. President Donald Trump was asked about the latest round of socialist candidates leading the major cities in the Oval Office. The president warned that “it’s going to be a disaster.” He added that the socialist policies “are very tough,” emphasizing, “they’re very tough on a

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Sanitation Department won’t pick up trash, compost or recycling anywhere in NYC on Wednesday for Veterans Day

The New York City Department of Sanitation will not collect trash, compost or recycling on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day, meaning no pickups across Bushwick and the rest of the city that day. Bushwick Daily Membership. Bushwick Daily is independent. Our members make this reporting possible....

New York, NY · 2d

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NYC Issues 77 Summonses in Illegal E-Bike and Scooter Sales Crackdown

NEW YORK CITY — November 9, 2026: New York City has issued 77 summonses covering 136 violations after inspecting more than 200 stores selling electric bikes, electric scooters and related micromobility devices. Announced November 5 by the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP), the results come from a citywide retail-enforcement sweep conducted during August and September 2026.

New York, NY · 1d

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Jewish man sues officials over 2024 synagogue brawl

A Jewish man who was pardoned after being accused of assaulting a pro-Palestinian protester outside a New Jersey synagogue in 2024 sued a slew of local officials over the matter on Nov. 10. The lawsuit centers on a November 2024 protest outside Congregation Ohr Torah in West Orange, New Jersey. Several dozen anti-Israel demonstrators gathered to protest a real estate fair promoting living in Israel, but it turned into a brawl , with clashes between activists and worshipers. Moshe Glick was charged in part with assaulting protester Altaf Sharif, though he has maintained that he was defending another Jewish man being attacked, David Silberberg. Then-New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy pardoned Glick before leaving office in January. Among other claims, Glick's lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey accuses officials – including the Essex County Prosecutor's Office, the Township of West Orange, and West Orange Police Department personnel – of failing to protect the synagogue and its worshipers despite having advance notice of the demonstration, and of continuing to investigate him despite the pardon. He also alleges that officials violated his First Amendment rights to freedom of religion, free speech and freedom to petition. The lawsuit comes

West Orange, NJ · 20h

PIX11

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Affordable housing project in NJ to feature free hydroponic garden for residents

IRVINGTON, N.J. (PIX11) — A team with roots in one community in Essex County is digging into a special project. “I feel love,” said developer and Newark native Adenah Bayoh I feel an immense love because of my history and my tie to this community.” “I think I’m proud that we are investing in affordable […]

Irvington, NJ · 14h

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National Comedy Center launches caregiver week honoring New York couple

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WKBW) — The National Comedy Center will offer complimentary admission to caregivers and the loved ones they care for during its first Susan Sargent Caregiver Week, running November 9 through November 15. The program is timed to National Family Caregivers Month and its 2026 theme, "Care Connects...

Jamestown, NY · 1d

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New York Night Sky: Strange Lights Could Peak Nov. 17-18

Sudden flashes, fiery streaks and brilliant fireballs could become more noticeable across New York as Nov. 17 approaches.

New York, NY · 2d

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Pedestrians, the Real Majority, Are Overlooked, in E-Bike Wars

Recently I watched as a new type of “survivors” gathered in front of City Hall to bring their concerns and demands to the attention of council members convening inside. Brandishing photos of grisly injuries incurred when they were hit by e-bikes on New York City streets, they chanted “WE are the majority. WE are the majority.” Call them pedestrians.

New York, NY · 1d

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Op-Ed: The luxury rent control proposal in Jersey City is a vibe-based policy

In an editorial, Jersey City resident Ivan Ovalle gives his take on why he’s deemed the luxury rent control proposal before a City Council a vibe-based policy. Jersey City has endured significant strain so far this year from a 15% property tax increase to a mayoral staff overhaul and the removal of public trash cans. It has taken a toll on residents across every ward.

Jersey City, NJ · 1d

Secret NYC

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In 2012, Superstorm Sandy heavily inundated Lower Manhattan; 14 years later, this 10-foot elevated lawn at Wagner Park hides a multi-billion-dollar flood barrier

There’s more to a new structure in Lower Manhattan than meets the eye. If you take a stroll through the newly reopened Wagner Park and The Battery , you will likely notice a beautiful new stone wall. However, this structure is designed as a critical line of defense against future flooding . It looks like a simple landscape feature, but it is actually part of a massive effort to protect Lower Manhattan from storm surges and rising sea levels . A lawn with a secret purpose According to PIX 11 , neighborhood residents are thrilled to have the space back after years of construction. People are already using the waterfront to watch the sunrise and relax on the grass. But that pristine lawn serves a dual purpose. It actively functions as a stormwater collection basin . When severe weather threatens the area, the wall itself becomes a flood barrier. There are mechanical gates built into the sidewalks that can be raised and locked into place to block incoming water. “It feels like it’s part of the park,” said Raju Mann, president and CEO of the Battery Park City Authority . “If there’s a heavy storm event that pushes water in,

Manhattan, NY · 1d

Axios

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Scoop: Mamdani's bid for 2028 kingmaker

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani can't be president, so he's trying to be the next best thing: a progressive kingmaker for 2028. Mamdani has been meeting privately with union leaders, urgently talking up the need for a labor-aligned or leftist candidate to run for the White House, four people familiar with the talks told Axios. He's arguing that progressives can't afford to squander their midterm momentum. Why it matters: Behind closed doors, Mamdani has made a striking admission that helps explain why he's so eager to huddle with allies about 2028: He's uncertain whether New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, his close political partner, will launch a White House run, the sources said. If Ocasio-Cortez stays out of the 2028 race, it would upend the Democratic primary — and potentially leave the party's insurgent left without a candidate. Zoom in: Mamdani — who's ineligible to be president because he was born in Uganda — wants to coordinate with progressive leaders partly to prepare to unite against any leading centrist presidential contender they aren't happy with, according to one of the sources who has spoken with the mayor. Mamdani "wants the progressive ecosystem to mobilize quickly, strategically and efficiently if a

New York, NY · 2d

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NYC’s oldest Black newspaper unveils plans to remagine its historic Harlem headquarters

New York City’s oldest Black newspaper wants to reimagine its 19th-century Harlem headquarters as an educational and community hub. The New York Amsterdam News, which has operated from 2340 Frederick Douglass Boulevard since 1939, has unveiled plans to redesign the building as a national center for African American journalism history, with educational exhibitions, a research library, and a cafe, while preserving its historic newsroom. The newspaper, which tapped AYON Studio and Jerome Haferd Studio to redesign the building, launched a $44 million fundraising campaign for the project, as the New York Times first reported. If the financial goals are met, construction could begin in 2029.

New York, NY · 20h

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Paramus Weighs Letting Residents Trim Borough Trees on Their Own Land

Paramus homeowners who have long waited on the borough to trim or remove a town-owned tree hanging over their driveway or roofline could soon get more direct say in the matter. Proposed changes to borough rules would allow residents to maintain, trim, prune or remove borough trees on their own property, though only with sign-off from the Shade Tree Department.

Paramus, NJ · 1d