Local·14h ago
New York City Proposes Second-Home Tax
With a new tax proposal, the threat of a building workers’ strike and Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s shunning of the Met Gala, the city’s wealth gap was on full display.
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Local·12h ago
Mamdani and Obama Visit Bronx Child Care Center to Discuss Universal Child Care Plan
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former President Barack Obama visited a Bronx early childhood education center on April 18, 2026, marking their first joint public appearance. The Democratic leaders discussed the mayor's affordability-focused city vision, which includes implementing universal child care.
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Local·17h ago
Mamdani pick for Council seat draws the ire of LGBTQ+ leaders
Mayor Mamdani's endorsement of Lindsey Boylan for a City Council seat has drawn criticism from LGBTQ+ leaders in New York City. The controversy centers on local governance decisions and their impact on community representation.
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Region·18h ago
Police disperse car takeover overnight in Maspeth, Queens
Police responded to a car takeover event in Maspeth, Queens overnight, dispersing the gathering around 1:50 a.m. after residents called with complaints. Three individuals jumped onto a police vehicle, cracking its windshield, and one motorist received a summons for blocking a crosswalk, with no injuries reported. Council Member Phil Wong condemned the event as an attack on quality of life and plans to meet with Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch next week to discuss accountability and prevention measures.
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World·Yesterday
Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, as ceasefire nears its end
Iran's military announced the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous operational state. The statement followed U.S. declarations about maintaining a blockade on Iranian ports.
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Politics·12h ago
Mayor Mamdani and former President Obama meet at Bronx Pre-K center during 2K program rollout
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former President Barack Obama met for the first time in person at a Bronx Pre-K center, where they read to children. The event occurred as Mamdani implements the city's first 2K program to provide free full-day childcare for two-year-olds, following his first 100 days in office. Obama had previously offered to serve as a sounding board for the mayor after a pre-election phone call.
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World·21h ago
French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon
A French peacekeeper serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) was killed and three others were wounded after their patrol came under small-arms fire in southern Lebanon. French President Emmanuel Macron blamed the attack on Hezbollah, which denied involvement, and France has demanded Lebanese authorities arrest the perpetrators. The incident occurred as the patrol was clearing explosive ordnance to reconnect isolated positions amid heightened tensions following a recent ceasefire.
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World·15h ago
Strait of Hormuz closed again, Iran says, as ships attacked
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, warning that any ship approaching will be targeted. This follows reports of attacks on multiple vessels, including a tanker and container ship, and comes despite a brief reopening. The closure, which Iran attributes to a continuing U.S. naval blockade, affects a key global shipping channel that normally carries about 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas.
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World·18h ago
At least six killed in Kyiv as gunman opens fire and takes hostages
A shooting incident in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district resulted in at least six fatalities and multiple injuries, including a 12-year-old boy. The attacker, who took hostages in a supermarket, was killed by police after negotiations failed, and four hostages were freed. The shooter, identified as a 58-year-old man from Moscow, used a legally registered automatic weapon, and an investigation into the permit and circumstances is underway.
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Sports·22h ago
Knicks Begin NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden
The New York Knicks are hosting their first NBA playoff game at Madison Square Garden. Fans are gathering in bars across the city to watch the game.
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