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Opinion
After Penny the Chihuahua’s pit bull mauling, NY should hold bad owners responsible and look to ban dangerous breeds
After an ambush by two out-of-control pit bulls sent a beloved pet to intensive care, it’s time to bring New…
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Stories
Mafia hitman-turned-pol John Alite heckled at town hall by ex-Junior Gotti ‘underling’
This is getting whacked on a whole different level. John Alite, a former Gambino crime family enforcer-turned-mob turncoat now serving…
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NYC mayoral wannabe Jim Walden vows referendum to stop City Council handcuffing NYPD
Big Apple mayoral candidate Jim Walden, a former federal prosecutor and prominent lawyer, has vowed to fight the New York…
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NYC Common Sense Caucus pushes to trash new composting law
A group of Big Apple lawmakers want to toss composting laws in the trash. The City Council’s Common Sense Caucus…
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Opinion
Will any would-be mayor get real on school corruption — or is Trump NYC kids’ only hope?
Here’s a test for the mayoral candidates: Who will promise to crack down on corruption in the public schools by…
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Stories
Lawmakers, community group sue to unravel sweeping Adams admin zoning changes
Dozens of lawmakers, residents and community groups are taking the Big Apple to court over its controversial “City of Yes”…
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Anthony Weiner stiffed by Huma Abedin as ex-wife donates $175 to NYC politics bid
Huma Abedin stiffed ex-hubby Anthony Weiner with a lowball $175 donation for his comeback campaign for City Council, well short…
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Ex-Gambino mobster John Alite now councilman in Englishtown, New Jersey
He’s gone from lawbreaker to lawmaker. John Alite, a former Gambino crime family enforcer-turned-mob turncoat, was sworn in Wednesday as…
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Opinion
Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos has some nerve seeking yet more cash for NYC schools with a budget already exceeding $41B
In testament to the political power of the United Federation of Teachers, spending on the public schools now accounts for…
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Opinion
After squandering NYC’s trust, Anthony Weiner wants to rise again
Anthony Weiner met me for breakfast. He ordered toast, two eggs, corned beef hash and a third chance at politics.…
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