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Millions of New Yorkers were in shock when 33-year-old Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist candidate who espouses communist principles such as abolishing private property, shot to the top of the heap and won the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City by double digits over former Governor Andrew Cuomo.

He knows what he likes — and just takes it. A serial shoplifter with more than 200 busts on his rap sheet — and an apparent grudge against a Post photographer — is facing new theft charges after cops said he snatched a batch of Modelo beer from one of his favorite haunts, a Duane Reade pharmacy on Broadway in Lower Manhattan. Laron Mack, 53, who seems to have a taste for the Mexican brew, tried to kick photographer Steven Hirsch after his latest arrest this week — a rematch for Mack, who lunged at Hirsch and smashed his camera after an earlier shoplifting arrest in 2022. Laron Mack, 53, took a kick at Post photographer Steven Hirsch after his arrest this week — their second encounter. Steven Hirsch On Wednesday, he was arraigned on petty larceny and possession of stolen property charges after allegedly trying to make off with 18 Modelos from the Manhattan retailer on Monday. CVS worker rips prosecutors after he’s acquitted in fatal stabbing of serial shoplifter in Times Square He was released without bail — as he always has been because the charges don’t qualify for bail under the state’s controversial 2019 criminal justice reform

The NYPD released photos of the man they’re after in the midday robbery at the Capitol One at 41st Street and Queens Boulevard in Sunnyside last Thursday.

New York City kids will be banned from using cellphones, tablets and smartwatches during the school day starting this fall. Each of the Big Apple’s roughly 1,600 public schools will decide how to roll out the new policy, approved Wednesday night by the city’s Panel for Education Policy in a 14 to 1 vote. “I am proud to be introducing a policy that takes input from unions and advocacy groups, families, community members, and our students into account,” Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos wrote in a statement after the vote. The mandate aligns with a push by Gov. Kathy Hochul to ban phones and other electronic devices in schools. Gov. Kathy Hochul and NYC Schools Chancellor Melissa Viles-Ramos touted the phone ban policy at Walton High School last week. James Messerschmidt NYC public schools boss admits ‘restorative justice’ discipline policy needs work — but is here to stay — as police incidents spike Governor Kathy Hochul holds a roundtable to discuss plans for implementing bell-to-bell smartphone restrictions when school resumes this fall. Darren McGee/ Office of Governor Kathy Hochul Students will still be allowed to use the devices during their commutes, but will have to store them away from bell to

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams says smoking marijuana should be restricted to specific areas of the city because of the smell. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt has the story.

A New York City man who killed his own wife in May 2023 in Brooklyn confessed he “felt bad” afterwards for the crime. Now, that Black man, 38-year-old Timothy Taylor followed up his wife’s death with another murder. And who he killed two weeks later– and why he did it– will make your stomach turn.

Sydney Charlet's business of moving people's cars around to avoid getting street sweeping tickets is booming.

City Comptroller Brad Lander shockingly suggested that Mayor Eric Adams is in government files related to notorious pedophile Jeffrey Epstein — drawing a furious response from City Hall Thursday. Lander’s evidence-free jibe unfolded during an NY1 interview Wednesday evening focused on conditions in 26 Federal Plaza, where advocates have complained about “inhumane treatment” at an ICE facility. Noting that Adams, who has generally been reticent to criticize President Trump, joined the uproar , Lander appeared to speculate as to why. “I have heard some people say maybe the mayor is in the Epstein files and he’s just trying to distract,” Lander said with a smirk. City Comptroller Brad Lander suggested that Eric Adams is in the Epstein files Thursday. Adam Gray for New York Post Smear merchant Brad Lander’s lie about Mayor Adams is disgusting, even for him An Adams spokeswoman called Lander’s comments “defamatory filth.” William Farrington Lander’s out-of-nowhere jibe drew a howl of disbelief from NY1 host Errol Louis. “If you’ve got evidence, I’m sure you’ll bring it forward,” Louis dared. The stunning non sequitur drew an angry retort from City Hall spokeswoman Kayla Mamelak, who lambasted Lander in harsh terms. Cheering assaults on ICE, Brad Lander and

There are multiple injuries after one bus apparently rear-ended another on the ramp to Port Authority on Thursday morning.

Federal Agents Launch Unprecedented Operations in Manhattan Federal Agents Launch Unprecedented Operations in Manhattan (image credits: pixabay) The stark reality hit New York City like a cold winter morning when about 20 people were arrested in the predawn operations. Federal agents spread across Manhattan in what officials described as one of the largest immigration enforcement ... Read more The post ICE Cracks Down After NYC Sanctuary Clash appeared first on Everyday States .

The head of city public schools admitted the Department of Education’s controversial shift away from traditional discipline needs work — as a new report gave the “restorative justice” policy a failing grade. Still, Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos insisted the $100 million push toward the softer discipline style — which favors “meditation rooms” and phone calls to parents over suspensions — was here to stay. “This work is far from done. But it’s not leaving New York City public schools,” Aviles-Ramos said Wednesday night during a meeting of the DOE’s Panel for Educational Policy. “In fact, it will be redefined because it is incredibly important that young people know, ‘If I make a mistake, I am welcomed back into this community.'” NYC Schools Chancellor Aviles-Ramos admitted the “restorative justice” disciplinary model adopted by city schools needs to be reworked in order for it to be effective. James Messerschmidt NYC kids banned from using phones, smartwatches, tablets in public schools starting this fall The comments came as the new study, released by the Manhattan Institute think tank Thursday, found the new disciplinary policy has largely been a bust — with police incidents in schools doubling to 4,200 reports this year and “

Fox News Digital spoke to New York Apartment Association CEO Kenny Burgos, who issued a dire warning about Zohran Mamdani's housing plans in New York City.

A 175-foot chunk of a Queens furniture store building collapsed onto the street below – injuring a pedestrian and two girls inside a parked car, officials said Thursday. The parapet wall of Plaza Furniture and a few neighboring businesses on Jericho Turnpike near 245th Street in Bellerose partially collapsed around 4:30 p.m. with the pedestrian and girls, ages 11 and 13, sustaining minor injuries, according to the NYPD and the city’s Department of Buildings. “I thought a bomb went off, honestly,” witness Victoria Craig told WABC . “Honest to God. I thought a bomb went off.” The parapet wall supporting businesses on Jericho Turnpike near 245th Street in Bellerose partially collapsed around 4:30 p.m., officials said. Peter Gerber Some debris — including scaffolding surrounding the building — struck a Jeep parked nearby, leaving the 11-year-old rear passenger with back pain and the 13-year-old front seat rider with pain in her right leg, cops said. Why Mamdani’s rent freeze means disaster for NYC tenants A 25-year-old man walking by was also struck and suffered back pain, police said. A witness told WCBS that the man managed to crawl his way out from under the debris on his own. “We just saw

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwJMnUvXNv8?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent&w=640&h=360] New York Mayor Eric Adams sits down with Miranda Devine to reveal shocking details of his troubled childhood. The mayor also tells Miranda why he and President Trump were both victims of the Biden administration’s lawfare campaign. For top headlines, breaking news and more, visit nypost.com.

Comedian and New York City resident Michael Rapaport gave democratic socialist New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani a new nickname during his podcast on Tuesday. Rapaport called Mamdani “Zohran the Moron,” pronouncing his first name so it rhymes with moron, and vowing that he would not leave his home city even if the democratic socialist candidate became mayor. “I’ve heard a lot of people say that if Zohran the Moron wins the election, you’re going to leave New York. New Yorkers, if Zohran the Moron wins the election, don’t go anywhere,” he said , telling them not to let him run them out of their city. Mamdani’s primary win has caused alarm among Jewish New Yorkers because of the candidate’s rhetoric and stances surrounding Israel. During an interview with NBC’s Kristen Welker, Mamdani refused to condemn the phrase “globalize the intifada.” Michael Rapaport warns Jewish people the ‘cavalry ain’t coming’ to save them following antisemitic attacks After receiving blowback for refusing to denounce the slogan, Mamdani reportedly told city business leaders that he would not use the phrase and would discourage others from doing so. Business leaders are also concerned about the candidate’s democratic socialist policies, like his proposed

New York City Mayor Eric Adams criticized his 2025 opponents for leaving the city with the election roughly 100 days away. Adams won office as a Democratic candidate, but opted to run for reelection as an independent while still identifying with the Democratic Party. “I’m told my opponents are leaving town either to celebrate winning […]

Nikolas Evans, who describes himself as homeless and mentally ill, has wreaked havoc on the organization that offers free, live music in the park every summer, causing an estimated $15,000 of damage.

Broadway just got a little more magical for families as Kids’ Night on Broadway is returning this August for the second time this year, giving kids 18 and under the chance to see top Broadway shows for free! What is Kids’ Night on Broadway? Kids’ Night on Broadway is a program of The Broadway League that invites kids 18 and under to see participating Broadway shows for free when accompanied by a full-paying adult. The program was created in 1996 and designed to introduce young people to the magic of live theatre and make Broadway accessible to a new generation of theatergoers. When is Kids’ Night on Broadway? The next Kid’s Night on Broadway will take place on Tuesday, August 19th. How often is Kids’ Night on Broadway? Kids’ Night on Broadway takes place in New York City once or twice each year. What shows are participating in Kids’ Night on Broadway? Participating shows are as follows: Aladdin & Juliet Buena Vista Social Club Chicago The Great Gatsby Hadestown Hamilton Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Hell’s Kitchen John Proctor is the Villain The Lion King Mamma Mia! MJ The Musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical Operation Mincemeat The Outsiders SIX:

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