Judge throws out Trump’s challenge of NY law barring arrests in courthouses

Judge throws out Trump’s challenge of NY law barring arrests in courthouses

A New York federal judge struck down a Justice Department lawsuit this week that sought to end a law that prevents immigration officials from arresting individuals in New York State courthouses.

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City agrees to Citi Field casino lease after legal challenge threatened proposal

City agrees to Citi Field casino lease after legal challenge threatened proposal

The city and New York Mets owner Steve Cohen signed a lease agreement on Monday that will allow Cohen and Hard Rock to build an $8 billion casino and entertainment complex on Citi Field’s parking lot should they be granted one of three downstate casino licenses the state is expected to hand out in the coming weeks. 

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AOC, Nydia Velázquez endorse JGR as race to replace her in Assembly heats up

AOC, Nydia Velázquez endorse JGR as race to replace her in Assembly heats up

Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas received endorsements from Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Nydia Velázquez on Monday as the race to replace her in the Assembly also heated up after over the weekend.

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Councils slams city over overcrowding at youth detention centers

Councils slams city over overcrowding at youth detention centers

Leadership for the city’s two juvenile detention centers faced heavy scrutiny by the City Council during an oversight hearing on Monday after recent reports found that children under their supervision were without bedrooms and missing classes.

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DSA member officially launches campaign to replace Mamdani in Assembly

DSA member officially launches campaign to replace Mamdani in Assembly

Diana Moreno, a lifelong activist and elected leader in the Democratic Socialists of America, is running to succeed Zohran Mamdani in his progressive Astoria Assembly district. She officially launched her campaign on Monday.

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Council passes major LIC rezoning after having powers curtailed

Council passes major LIC rezoning after having powers curtailed

The city’s OneLIC neighborhood plan received unanimous final approval from the City Council on Wednesday in a vote that comes as the city at large turns pages on a mayoral administration and on how housing will be built in Queens and beyond.

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