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Dem socialists win big in NYC, but can their message play outside the five boroughs?

The election showed the DSA is playing in parts of the city where the party has previously fallen short.
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Feds indict former Mayor Adams adviser Frank Carone in migrant housing bribery scheme

One of former Mayor Eric Adams' oldest and closest allies was arrested Wednesday on federal corruption charges, joining a growing roster of Adams aides facing prosecution.
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Looped In NYC: Is NYC's tap water really the best in the world?

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NYC pools are back open this weekend. Here's what to know about them.

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The 2026 Jimmy Awards: The biggest night in teen Broadway

If you're a teenage theater kid, the biggest night in Broadway is here.
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With a Round of 32 spot already clinched, the U.S. takes on Turkey in the World Cup

Two U.S. wins and two Turkey losses already on the books mean the Americans have won this World Cup group no matter the outcome of Thursday's game. Still, the Americans say they're playing to win.
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