There was no shortage of news in Kings County this month — school started, employees fought for their rights, thousands of asylum-seekers arrived in New York City, and federal officials announced a tentative flood-protection plan for the city’s shoreline nearly ten years after Superstorm Sandy devastated the city. Here are some of the most-relevant and […]

In the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona, Mayor Eric Adams traveled with a delegation of local pols to Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic Sunday and Monday to assess the devastation left by the powerful storm — all while he faces mounting crises here at home. Those crises which hizzoner is currently dealing with include housing […]

The seasons are changing and crisp, new life is sweeping through Hudson County, which means it’s time for a weekly roundup of all the news you might have missed when it comes to the goings on in Hoboken + Jersey City. Catch up on all there is to know, including the following headlines: Route 440 […]

Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams A woman was critically injured after she was shot in the head in Brooklyn. According to police, at 3:11 p.m. on Sept. 20 officers from the 61st Precinct responded to a 911 call regarding a woman shot […]

Hochul up 13 points on Zeldin in latest poll Governor Kathy Hochul (left) and U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin.Photos courtesy of Mike Groll/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul and Zeldin for New York The left-wing pollsters at Data for Progress have Governor Kathy Hochul leading her GOP challenger Rep. Lee Zeldin by 13 points in the November […]

BLACK COFFEE, JOHN SUMMIT, PURPLE DISCO MACHINE,THE CITYFOX EXPERIENCE: TRANSCEND FESTIVAL, AND MORE Following its fifth season packed with performances from world-class artists, unparalleled venue takeovers, sold-out afterparties, and incredible nights spent under its now-iconic outdoor, 200-feet long and 30-feet high 15k resolution video wall, The Brooklyn Mirage announces its biggest season-closing series yet. The East Williamsburg-based […]

The Toyota SUV involved in three air pistol attacks in Brooklyn on Sept. 4, 2022. Photo courtesy of NYPD Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams Detectives in Brooklyn need the public’s help in finding their air pistol attacker who opened […]

The race for the Governor’s Mansion intensified Monday as Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul blasted her GOP opponent Rep. Lee Zeldin for cozying up to ex-President Donald Trump, while Zeldin renewed his calls for Hochul to debate him at least five times prior to the Nov. 8 general election. Hochul launched her broadside while taking questions […]

Getty Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmons stands for the national anthem prior to a playoff bout with the Boston Celtics. The Brooklyn Nets finally have some clarity with their roster going into the 2022-23 NBA season. After a summer of potential trade rumors swirling primarily around their two stars Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant it […]

The carnage of the women’s bracket at the 2022 US Open continued on Wednesday as 3rd-seeded Maria Sakkari of Greece lost 3-6, 7-5, 7-5 to 75th-ranked 21-year-old Xiyu Wang of China.  Sakarri is now the fourth top-11 ranked woman to fall at the US Open after Simona Halep, Daria Kasatkina, and defending champion Emma Raducanu […]

Friday, Aug. 26 Summer of Soul dance party: Kick off a month of weekly dance parties with versatile and soulful DJ Natasha Diggs. Hear some great music and see the summer off in style at this free event. Free. 5-8 p.m. The Plaza at 300 Ashland, 300 Ashland Place at the corner of Lafayette and […]

Comment on this story Comment Late summer and early fall are prime season for beer festivals, which can become a blur of tiny tasting glasses, pretzel necklaces and Oktoberfest-inspired oompah bands. The Soul Mega Megafest, coming Saturday to the Parks at Walter Reed, is trying to break the mold. “Usually, the people who come to […]