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Inside political circles, AOC’s aloof style becomes a factor

LEFT GUARD: The battle to own the progressive lane in the 2028 Democratic presidential primary is already brewing, with allies of Bronx Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and California Rep. Ro Khanna launching recruitment efforts seeking to nudge them both into the race. The rival efforts are laying bare the aloof, tight-lipped way AOC’s political team operates behind the scenes as she continues to weigh whether to run for president or Senate. And the recruitment bids are also showing the central role of New York in the early days of the 2028 race. Last week, former NYC-DSA-endorsed Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Democratic strategist Nomiki Konst, two longtime operatives in New York politics, launched “Run Ro,” a new outside group aiming to push Khanna to run for president. And on Monday, progressives including Ravi Sahai, a former 2025 campaign staffer for Mayor Zohran Mamdani, launched “Ready for AOC.” New York City Democratic Socialists of America co-chairs Gustavo Gordillo and Grace Mausser are also behind the pro-AOC effort, two people familiar with the matter said. The move from Bowman and Konst to get behind Khanna — instead of their fellow New Yorker — has bewildered some in the state’s left-leaning political ecosystem. “It’s weird,”

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The Best Dogs for Apartment Life in New York City

Living in New York City with a dog isn’t just about finding a four-legged companion. It’s about selecting the right breed that thrives in smaller spaces, tolerates noise from neighbors, and can handle busy streets and crowded elevators. Sure, you see dogs everywhere in the city, from tiny Chihuahuas tucked into designer bags to Great Danes wandering through Central Park. Still, not every breed adjusts easily to the unique demands of urban apartment life.

New York, NY · 12h
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You’ll Find Mamdani’s New Nightlife Director on the Dance Floor

On any given weekend, you'll find Eric Thor taking the L train to Montrose, grabbing a hydration drink and Altoids at the corner bodega, and making his way to any number of parties, clubs, and DIY warehouse venues throughout East Williamsburg and Bushwick. There, you'll find him in a tank top, worn-in Converse, and a white shell choker, dancing right in front of the DJ decks to disco, house, and techno. Fast-forward to later in the week, and you'll find him interviewing Knicks fans outside Madison Square Garden about taxing the rich or supporting State Assembly Member Diana Moreno at a local event in Queens.

New York, NY · 14h
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NYC Ferry boats are turning into floating classrooms, taking 10,000+ public school students a year on science voyages across New York Harbor

The NYC Ferry is picking up a new side gig between rush hours. Through a new partnership with Billion Oyster Project , ferries are being turned into floating classrooms that will take more than 10,000 NYC public school students a year out onto New York Harbor, according to NYCEDC . Called the Floating Classroom , the program uses ferries during quieter off-peak weekday hours, when there’s “a little bit more capacity,” as NYC Ferry executive director James Wong told CBS New York . How the floating classroom works 90-minute voyages on school days, from Labor Day through Memorial Day Up to two trips a day , with room for about 300 students and teachers daily Lessons on marine ecology, oyster restoration, climate resilience and careers on the water, led by Billion Oyster Project educators The bigger goal: reaching 1 million NYC students by 2030 The program was announced at the DUMBO ferry dock in Brooklyn Bridge Park, and it’s launching for the 2026-27 school year . Teachers can join the interest list on Billion Oyster Project’s website for first access when class booking opens. The high school where you take a boat to class If anyone knows the harbor as

New York, NY · 1d
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Jersey City Schools May Sue Social Media Giants Over Student Harm

Jersey City's Board of Education is set to vote Thursday on whether to bring in three law firms to investigate possible litigation against social media companies, accusing platforms of contributing to harm among students. The same meeting will also include a presentation on spring state testing results for Jersey City students in grades 3 through 9.

Jersey City, NJ · 1d

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Permits Filed for 1846 Washington Avenue in Tremont, The Bronx

Permits have been filed for a six-story mixed-use building at 1846 Washington Avenue in Tremont, The Bronx. Located between East 175th Street and East 176th Street, the lot is near the Tremont Avenue subway station, served by the B and D trains. Ylli Sufaj is listed as the owner behind the applications.

Bronx, NY · 2d

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NYC sanitation supervisors keep speeding on the job, data shows

New York City's sanitation department is known for its fleet of garbage trucks. But supervisors roll around the city in regular cars. The DSNY workers who oversee trash collection and issue tickets rack up hundreds of automated speed camera tickets each year, a Gothamist analysis shows. [ more › ]

New York, NY · 2d

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Mamdani meets with union bigwig – as he searches for lefty 2028 candidates

Mayor Zohran Mamdani met with the head honcho of the powerful United Auto Workers union Wednesday as part of a series of sit-down meetings with labor leaders over fielding a lefty 2028 presidential candidate. Hizzoner’s evening sit-down at Gracie Mansion with UAW leader Shawn Fain is just the mayor’s latest meeting with labor bosses while Mamdani’s fellow Democratic Socialists of America member Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez mulls over whether she will run for the White House. Mamdani has held closed-door meetings in recent weeks discussing potential candidates while privately expressing doubt over whether socialist darling AOC will ultimately run for president in 2028. Shawn Fain, president of the United Auto Workers union, will meet with the mayor at Gracie Mansion later today as part of his latest talks with lefty labor figures about fielding a 2028 presidential candidate. UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images NYC parents slam construction of men’s homeless shelter near Brooklyn middle school: ‘Shame!’ Mayor Zohran Mamdani will meet with the influential union head today after previously hosting meetings with other labor honchos, while speculation swirls on whether AOC will ultimately run for president. REUTERS Hizzoner “wants the progressive ecosystem to mobilize quickly, strategically and efficiently if a

New York, NY · 2d

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The biggest new bookstore to open in NYC in over a decade arrives in the East Village next week

New Yorkers, your TBR pile is about to get a whole lot bigger. Just in time for the colder weather to make us want to trade our usual city adventures for a cozy afternoon with a good book, Barnes & Noble is opening a brand new East Village bookstore on Wednesday, November 18 at 9 am. Located at 181 Avenue A, between East 11th and East 12th Streets , the new outpost spans approximately 11,000 square feet . According to the bookseller, it’s the largest new bookstore to open anywhere in NYC in more than a decade. And there’s a pretty exciting guest lined up for opening day: 2020 Booker Prize-winning author Douglas Stuart , an East Village resident, will cut the ribbon and sign copies of his latest novel, John of John . Here’s everything to know about the new bookstore, including its opening celebrations and what to expect inside. What to expect inside the Avenue A store At approximately 11,000 square feet , the new Barnes & Noble is certainly no tiny neighborhood bookshop. While it’s smaller than the massive superstores the chain once operated around Manhattan, the Avenue A location still earns bragging rights as the biggest

New York, NY · 17h

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Op-Ed: Time for Jersey City to end garbage pilot program and restore trash cans

In an editorial, Jersey City Ward C Councilman Tom Zuppa gives his point of view on why it’s time for the city to end their garbage pilot program and restore trash cans to local streets. It is laudable to be innovative and try to save Jersey City money, given...

Jersey City, NJ · 2d

The City Reporter

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NYC Bodegas Get Reprieve From New SNAP Rules After Mamdani-Trump Call, Mayor Says

Stores across the country will get a 90-day delay on the enforcement of rules requiring shops that accept federal food benefits to stock a wider selection of items, after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani pleaded the case directly to President Donald Trump, the mayor announced Friday. The extension came as a relief for the […] The post NYC Bodegas Get Reprieve From New SNAP Rules After Mamdani-Trump Call, Mayor Says appeared first on The City Reporter .

New York, NY · 8h

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Art Week NYC Has Officially Kicked Off at the Met

Dozens of leaders from the New York art and political worlds rubbed shoulders at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Tuesday morning at the launch of Art Week NYC , a citywide gathering celebrating New York’s leading galleries, institutions, and cultural spaces, organized by ARTnews , Art in America , and Artforum . The inaugural event takes place from November 11–14, 2026. Audi Reveals How Much Its Nuvolari Supercar Will Cost The distinguished roster of speakers included Julie Menin, City Council Speaker; City Council Deputy Speaker Nantasha Williams; Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal ; New York State Senator Jose Serrano; and City Council member Virginia Maloney. In attendance were VIPs like advisor Augusto Arbizo; MoMA PS1 director Connie Butler; Lisson Gallery international director Alex Logsdail; Arts Council England chairman Nicholas Serota; and Simone Subal, senior director at Paula Cooper Gallery, along with ARTnews/Art in America editor Sarah Douglas and publisher Erica Lubow Necarsulmer as well as Artforum co-editor Rachel Wetzler and publisher Danielle McConnell. The gathering took place in the light-filled Charles Engelhard Court, anchored by the Neoclassical facade of the Second Branch Bank of the United States (1822–24) and featuring sculptures by American artists such as Daniel Chester French,

New York, NY · 1d

The City Reporter

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Mamdani’s White Knight for Troubled Buildings Has Dismal Record of Violations

Mayor Zohran Mamdani recently celebrated the transfer of ownership of three long-neglected rent-stabilized buildings in Brooklyn from Rubin Dukler, an owner who’d made frequent appearances on the city’s worst landlord list, to a new landlord named Mark Schwartz. Schwartz is the mayor of Teaneck, New Jersey, and owns rent-stabilized apartment buildings across the city. Under […] The post Mamdani’s White Knight for Troubled Buildings Has Dismal Record of Violations appeared first on The City Reporter .

Brooklyn, NY · 1d

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Governor Hochul Announces Cutting Edge AI Company AARU Will Expand In New York City, Creating Over 650 New Jobs

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that Aaru, a Manhattan-based AI company that helps businesses test new products and ideas before bringing them to market, will expand its operations in New York City and create over 650 new jobs over the next five years. The company plans to keep growing in New York and will invest in the State to make New York the home of its research and development operations. The company will lease and build out more than 27,000 square feet of office space near Union Square, growing its workforce from about 60 employees today to more than 700.

New York, NY · 13h

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NJ TRANSIT Board Authorizes $65M for Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Improvements

NJ TRANSIT’s Board of Directors has authorized $65.6 million for capital improvements on the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail system, the first allocation of a planned $250 million capital investment over the next five years. The funds will support elevator upgrades at the 8th Street, 9th Street and Bergenline Avenue stations, overhauling light rail vehicles and right-of-way improvements, among other items that have been prioritized to improve the customer experience.

New Jersey · 10h

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NYC marshal auctions 96 seized cars including a 2018 Tesla in the Bronx on Nov. 13

A New York City marshal will auction 96 vehicles to the public on Friday, November 13, starting at 10 a.m. at Five J’s Automotive, 4825 Baldwin Street in the Bronx. The auctioneer Michael Golia will take live bids on cars and commercial vehicles with model years ranging from 2001 to 2026. The lineup includes Honda, Toyota, Ford, Nissan, Chevrolet, BMW, Audi, Hyundai, Kia, Jeep, Dodge, GMC, Acura, Volvo, Volkswagen, Infiniti, Chrysler, Lincoln, Mercury and Mercedes-Benz, along with a 2018 Tesla. The newest vehicles on the list are a 2026 Honda, a 2024 Chevrolet and several 2023 models.

New York, NY · 2d

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Loew’s Jersey Theatre Reopens After $130 Million Restoration

City, county and state officials cut the ribbon on the restored Loew’s Jersey Theatre in Journal Square on Monday, Nov. 9, reopening the 1929 movie palace after a $130 million restoration and more than 40 years of limited use. “It is truly a gem for Jersey City, and I...

Jersey City, NJ · 16h

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Shahana Hanif on the Ban the Scan Bill

Shahana Hanif on the Ban the Scan bill, Mayor Mamdani's support and MSG facial recognition.

New York, NY · 1d

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Seven-Story Development With 170 Apartments Approved in Downtown Englewood

The Bergen County Planning Board recently approved a site plan application for a new seven-story building at the corner of East Palisade and Grand Avenues in downtown Englewood. The county board’s approval comes four months after the city approved the site plan, which includes 170 apartments, retail space across two stories, and a parking garage for more than 200 vehicles.

Englewood, NJ · 16h

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Mamdani set to release blueprint for Rikers Island closure

The plan will kick off negotiations with the City Council on shuttering the facility.

New York, NY · 1d