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Erik Duran, an N.Y.P.D. sergeant, said he was trying to save lives when he struck Eric Duprey with a cooler. The sergeant took the unusual step of testifying at his own manslaughter trial.
Julie Won, a New York City councilwoman, will face two other Democrats, one backed by the departing incumbent, Nydia Velázquez, and the other by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
The 50 units in Upper Manhattan will house single people who may be reluctant to stay in group shelters.
Even in summer, moving crews have to contend with walk-up apartments, double-parking and sofas that won’t fit through narrow hallways. It’s a lot worse right now.
In his first month as mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani used his showmanship to spotlight some early victories, even amid some stumbles.
Richard Chow befriended Zohran Mamdani five years ago and has driven him to City Hall and Gracie Mansion.
The woman told police she was at a party when she was drugged and assaulted by five boys, including Mr. Alexander, who is currently on trial for sex trafficking.
Stanley Richards is taking over as correction commissioner at an inflection point for the city’s jails. Mayor Zohran Mamdani also named Dr. Alister Martin to lead the health department.
The growing number of deaths comes amid heightened concern about Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s handling of last weekend’s winter storm and the aftermath.
Gov. Kathy Hochul said she would propose legislation so the federal government could not “weaponize” local officers to enforce civil immigration laws.