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Ex-city official details her past relationship with the mayor She loved the mayor in secret for years and even worked for him briefly. Now she’s ready to tell her story.

Jasmine Ray used to serve as a city official, but last month she resigned in time to release her tell-all memoir about her relationship with the mayor.

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Curtis Sliwa says 'credible' threats have been made against his life Sliwa said it was the first time he had taken such a step.

Curtis Sliwa, the Republican candidate for mayor, said on Monday that he has begun campaigning with private armed security after receiving what he described as "credible" threats against his life and that of his wife, Nancy.

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During NY1’s live podcast, we asked our audience of New Yorkers about their most pressing concerns heading into November’s election. Here’s what they had to say.

'Trick-or-Streets' expands citywide with more than 130 events this month This year, the program will run from Oct. 17 through Oct. 31.

Heads up, NYC: “Trick-or-Streets” is returning for its fourth year on Oct. 17, with a record 137 events planned across all five boroughs.

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How CityMeals is helping older New Yorkers feel less alone Citymeals on Wheels is working to combat loneliness.

CityMeals on Wheels is delivering more than just food to older New Yorkers. Their daily visits and storytelling groups also help combat loneliness and build connection.

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Hundreds flock to annual blessing of the animals The service was marked by dances and songs in honor of creatures big and small.

Hundreds of New Yorkers — and their pets — packed St. John the Divine on Sunday for the annual Feast of St. Francis blessing of the animals.

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Michael Evans Sr.: Warm greetings in Harlem Our New Yorker of the Week is like a cup of coffee or a morning workout. He helps commuters get their days started on the right foot.

Michael J. Evans Sr. greets commuters at the 145th Street subway station every morning, a tradition he began in 2021 when escorting his wife to work during her battle with cancer.

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Ex-NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez arrested while hospitalized after stabbing A police affidavit alleges that Sanchez, smelling of alcohol, accosted the driver of a box truck that backed into a hotel’s loading docks.

Former Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez was hospitalized after being stabbed during an altercation with a truck driver in Indianapolis, which resulted in criminal charges against the Fox Sports analyst.

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Toronto thumps Yankees 13-7 in Game 2 of ALDS The Yankees trail 2-0 in the best-of-five series.

The Yankees are heading back to the Bronx down 0-2 in the ALDS after Toronto’s rookie ace and big bats powered a 13-7 win.

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Two teens dead in Brooklyn after suspected subway surfing, police say Last year there were six deaths and 15 injuries due to subway surfing.

Police were called to the Marcy Avenue station in Williamsburg around 3 a.m. Saturday to find two teenagers killed, suspected of subway surfing.

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Things to do in New York City: Oct. 4-5 Here's a look at a few events happening around the city.

The New York Film Festival and events across the city celebrating “City of Forest Day” are just some things to do this weekend.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs is sentenced to over 4 years in prison Combs, 55, was convicted in July.

Sean "Diddy" Combs has been sentenced to 50 months in prison after being convicted on two prostitution-related charges.

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Jazz King of Corona: Louis Armstrong as remembered by his neighbors The Corona Collection is a new oral history exhibition in Queens.

Louis Armstrong’s neighbors in Queens are sharing their memories of the jazz legend in a new oral history exhibit at his former home.

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Trump administration cuts nearly $8B in clean energy projects Russell Vought highlighted the cutbacks in a social media post, saying money "to fuel the Left's climate agenda is being cancelled"

Trump is cancelling $7.6B in clean energy projects, including some in New York. That could mean stalled climate work and lost jobs.

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FDNY members punished after hazing videos surface The FDNY confirmed 17 firefighters were transferred.

NY1 obtained multiple graphic images of hazing rituals happening at Engines 38 and 43 in the Bronx, with some showing officers hosed down inside the station. The FDNY confirmed 17 firefighters were transferred.

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The challenge of Rikers Island for the next mayor The city’s jails on Rikers are supposed to close by August 2027, but the new facilities are badly delayed. It’s a huge challenge for the next mayor.

Jails that are supposed to replace Rikers Island are far behind schedule.

Mayoral candidates have different solutions about what to do next.

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Mamdani plans to eliminate gifted program for early grades Mamdani's campaign said he'd keep the gifted program for third graders.

Zohran Mamdani says he plans to eliminate the city’s gifted and talented program for public school students in kindergarten through second grade, but would keep the program in place for third graders.

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During NY1’s live podcast show, Cynthia Nixon said her 2018 run for governor showed her “how hungry people are for a true progressive candidate.”

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During NY1’s live podcast show, J.C. Polanco discussed what he described as the “cult of Mamdani.”

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What does Mayor Eric Adams’ departure mean for the New York City mayoral race and the remaining candidates? Courtney Gross breaks it down.

Yankees edge rival Red Sox 4-3 to send AL Wild Card Series to decisive Game 3 Ben Rice hit an early two-run homer and Aaron Judge had an RBI single for the Yankees.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. scored the go-ahead run in the 8th as the Yankees beat Boston 4-3, forcing a Game 3 of the AL Wild Card Series.

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Judge blocks Trump cuts to anti-terror funding for New York City transit The state sued the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency on Tuesday.

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from cutting $34M in anti-terror funding for New York’s transit system.

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Mayoral candidates push ads, messages in final stretch Zohran Mamdani appeared on ABC's "The View."

The three mayoral candidates released new ads in the final weeks of the mayoral campaign. Mamdani also appeared on "The View" while Cuomo apologized to the Orthodox Jewish community.

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Statue of Liberty will likely close amid shutdown The shutdown will affect 115,000 federal workers across New York.

The Statue of Liberty will likely close and 115,000 state workers may be furloughed. Read how the government shutdown could affect New York:

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Hochul blames GOP over shutdown, doesn't reveal strategy beyond pointing fingers NY1's Bernadette Hogan has more.

Top New York Democrats are putting Republicans on blast, telling New Yorkers to blame President Donald Trump for the government shutdown.
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Exclusive video shows violence on Rikers, leading to receivership NY1 obtained footage from several incidents in 2023.

Five incidents at Rikers Island raised serious concerns for the jail's federal monitor in May 2023. Now, video obtained by NY1 shows the violence that led to a federal receivership.

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During NY1’s live podcast, we asked our audience of New Yorkers how they feel about Mayor Eric Adams ending his reelection campaign. Here’s what they had to say.

Trump team puts on hold $18B in funding for Hudson Tunnel, Second Avenue subway Workers tied to the projects have been furloughed.

The Trump administration is holding $18B in funding for the Hudson River rail tunnel and Second Avenue subway amid the government shutdown.

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Mother seeks justice after 11-year-old daughter beaten One of the three alleged attackers has been arrested.

An 11-year-old girl was violently attacked in the Bronx, leaving her and her dog injured, as police continue to investigate.

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New York sues over DHS cutting counterterrorism funding to state According to the governor’s office, the DHS is reducing New York’s allocation by 86%.

New York is suing to block an 86% cut to federal counterterrorism funding that could slash millions from the NYPD, FDNY and local agencies.

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