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Politics

Judge Orders Deportation of NYC Council Staffer

Jimmy ParkerMarch 20, 2026

An immigration judge ordered the removal of a New York City Council data analyst. Federal officials say he overstayed...

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Finance Local Government Politics

Mamdani Eyes First NYC Property Tax Hike

Jimmy ParkerFebruary 18, 2026

Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a $127 billion budget and warned New Yorkers a property tax increase is on the...