English News in New York City
Latest English-language news from New York City, covering Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, as well as New Jersey and Connecticut.
We report on politics, transportation, crime, business, and daily life. Some stories are translations, and we always link to the original source.
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).The Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) time limit rules for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants are in effect as of November 2025. Due to federal…
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“I’m proud that New York’s work to build a cleaner, more resilient future is being recognized on a global stage by such an esteemed publication as Time Magazine,” Governor Hochul said. “Our…
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Governor Kathy Hochul today highlighted progress in strengthening the law enforcement response to domestic violence and better protecting survivors and families through significant improvements to training for police recruits and…
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In an effort to open up more employment opportunities to a broader range of New Yorkers, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the Department of Civil Service updated qualifications for…
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New York City posted 2,192 overdose deaths in 2024, down 28% from 3,056 in 2023, marking the first meaningful decline in a decade, Mayor Eric Adams said Oct. 28, 2025.…
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Governor Hochul today rallied with New Yorkers impacted by Washington Republicans’ devastating cuts to health care, food assistance and other critical programs. With nearly three million New Yorkers at risk…
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