Josephine Stratman

Debate around the bill has intensified this week, and the mayor's presence at the rally — a length to which he does not generally go for Council legislation as mayor — is being seen as another escalation.

The vote to ban, which was expected, is likely to trigger an immediate court challenge from The Transport Workers Union, which represents the industry's medallion owners and drivers.

As the city battles a housing crisis amid record-low vacancy rates, the bill's backers have argued it could help some city dwellers by providing affordable homes, instead of their being priced out by developers looking to “flip” dilapidated properties.

NEW YORK — The NYC City Council voted Thursday to ban Central Park's storied horse-drawn carriages, a NYC tradition cherished by many but under

Mayor Mamdani and Gov. Hochul hit McCarren Park in Williamsburg, a lefty stronghold for the mayor, to urge New Yorkers to vote on Friday, hours before the start of early voting.

In New York, the governor's race has sparked high interest. The possibility of Democrats seizing control of the U.S. House and Senate halfway though President Trump's second term is also adding fuel to this year's midterms, though the city itself has little in the way of competitive Congressional contests.

NEW YORK — New Yorkers came out in force on the first weekend of early voting , with over 165,000 people in the five boroughs casting ballots on

NEW YORK — New Yorkers came out in force on the first weekend of early voting , with over 165,000 people in the five boroughs casting ballots on

The attacker confronted the 39-year-old victim just outside the park and threatened her with a knife about 8:30 p.m. Saturday. He then dragged her inside the park near E. 67th St. and East Drive, police said.

The department confirmed it is restarting the procurement process and accepting competing bids for similar technologies. The decision was made after an outpouring of criticism against the Mayor over the contract and a meeting with Mamdani and NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, sources with knowledge of the case said.