All news by author: Carl Campanile

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Exclusive | NYC residents displaced by the 2023 fire remain without permanent housing — and point fingers at insurance delays
Approximately 250 residents from Queens, who were displaced by a devastating fire in 2023, still lack permanent housing as an insurance company delays processing the claims, according to frustrated tenants and local politicians
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Exclusive | ‘Hypocritical’ NYC pol Erik Bottcher pushing ban on horse carriages once honored ‘king of furs’
Erik Bottcher, a New York City councilman who has been championing legislation to ban horse-drawn carriages in the Big Apple, is being called out as a hypocrite for previously honoring fashion designer Dennis Basso -- known as the "king of fur" and "furrier to the stars."
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Exclusive | Broadway theater owners push back against Times Square casino in renowned Playbill
The proprietors of 24 Broadway theaters inserted a leaflet into copies of "Playbill" magazine, encouraging thousands of theatergoers to stand against the proposed casino in Times Square
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Elizabeth Simons, the heir of a billionaire hedge fund, donates $250,000 to a super PAC that supports Zohran Mamdani
Elizabeth Simons, known for her philanthropic efforts and daughter of the late billionaire hedge fund investor Jamie Simons, contributed $250,000 to the New Yorkers for Lower Costs, a Super PAC supporting Zohran Mamdani
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Exclusive | Calls made to FBI to investigate NYC's shady 'Sweetheart Market' for involvement of 'foreign national' crime rings
Activists in Queens are calling on the FBI to launch an investigation into the "foreign national" crime organizations that have transformed the rundown Roosevelt Avenue into a "gangland," asserting that these criminals represent a national security risk
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Exclusive: Zohran Mamdani escalates his conflict with Andrew Cuomo by trying to associate his opponent with Jeffrey Epstein in a new campaign video
Leading mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is going all-out against competitor Andrew Cuomo, aiming to associate the former governor with Jeffrey Epstein in a new hard-hitting campaign video
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New York City students improved on standardized exams, yet 40% still did not pass reading and math
The proportion of students in grades 3-8 in New York City who passed the state's standardized tests in reading and math increased this year, based on results published on Monday
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul publicly criticized Zohran Mamdani on live TV, signaling that she might not back him, stating there are "many differences."
Governor Kathy Hochul kept her distance from socialist Zohran Mamdani and even suggested on Sunday that she might not support her party’s Democratic candidate for New York City mayor this fall
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Exclusive | Andrew Cuomo proposes ‘Zohran’s Law’ after privileged Mamdani clings to rent-stabilized apartment
Mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo proposed “Zohran’s law” that would block privileged New Yorkers like his socialist rival Zohran Mamdani from living in...
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Ray Kelly, the NYPD's longest-serving commissioner, cautions that electing Mamdani would be a ‘major tragedy.’
Former NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly cautioned on Sunday that it would be a "major tragedy" if the city's voters choose socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, whom he considers "completely unfit" for the position
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The cause of death has been disclosed for Lady, the carriage horse from NYC, who passed away on the street this week
The horse, called Lady, collapsed to the ground in Hell's Kitchen after completing just two rides on Tuesday afternoon, sparking fresh anger among animal rights advocates
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Mahmoud Khalil ripped over attempt to ‘justify’ Oct. 7 attack in Ezra Klein, NYT interview: ‘Must be immediately deported’
Anti-Israel campus leader Mahmoud Khalil was ripped Thursday over his attempt to "justify" the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terror attacks in a recent interview.
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Exclusive | NYC middle school spent $20K in a week at one restaurant — with $600 in eggs, $200 worth of coffee and tea: docs
Brownsville Collaborative Middle School made 13 catering orders to Fusion East – most of which blew past allowable city spending limits -- on school days between Aug. 28 and Sept. 6 of 2024
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Exclusive | Heritage organizations charge Zohran Mamdani with expressing 'hate' towards Italian-Americans due to his position on Columbus
A coalition of 40 Italian-American organizations criticized Zohran Mamdani, the socialist Democratic mayoral candidate, calling him a divisive figure and a hater for his desire to remove statues that honor explorer Christopher Columbus
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Hard Rock International fires top exec in betting scandal as it plans NYC casino with Mets owner Steve Cohen
Hard Rock International, which recently submitted a joint bid with Mets owner Steve Cohen for a license to operate a $8 billion casino complex next to the team’s Queens ballpark, fired a top executive accused of engaging in improper betting practices.
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NYC education officials forked over $745K in taxpayer dough to one restaurant over past year: comptroller
Big Apple education officials funneled $745,000 to a single Caribbean restaurant in Brooklyn over the past year – with numerous orders for jerk chicken and other cultural favorites blowing past spending limits, officials said.
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Exclusive | Staten Island Democrats embrace Zohran Mamdani, turn on Andrew Cuomo: ‘Voters have spoken’
Staten Island Democratic officials in the city's most conservative borough are jumping on the Zohran Mamdani for mayor bandwagon in what critics are calling the political equivalent of a "shotgun wedding."
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Exclusive | Cannabis seller compelled to suddenly withdraw plan for New York City store due to recent state mishap
A marijuana dealer intending to establish a licensed cannabis shop on Manhattan's East Side had to suddenly withdraw their application last week due to the state's recent mishap with the process
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Exclusive | NYC rehab facilities struggling to cope with surge in addiction fueled by legal marijuana: 'I lost track of my identity'
Administrators of a city drug-treatment program report an increase in patients addicted to marijuana following New York's legalization of cannabis for adult recreational use
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Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem results in at least one fatality and 22 illnesses as health authorities issue a warning
The group of potentially deadly pneumonia-like cases was first discovered on July 25 and has subsequently been reported in various zip codes in Harlem
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Trump focuses on New York's drug 'injection sites' where addicts use substances with the city's approval
A recent executive order from President Trump could lead to the closure of two contentious city-sanctioned "safe" injection sites, where drug users are monitored while using illegal substances such as meth, heroin, and cocaine
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Exclusive | New York politicians urge IRS to investigate nonprofit 'sanctuary' organizations aiding in defiance of Trump and federal immigration laws
Two Republican members of the House are calling on the IRS to scrutinize four pro-sanctuary organizations in New York that are tax-exempt and have been awarded millions in public funds
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NYS cannabis office mess-up could force 152 pot shops to close — or relocate
Dozens of legal pot shops in New York could be forced to shut down -- because of a dopey mistake by state cannabis officials, The Post has learned.
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Mark Levine plans to reinvest in Israel Bonds as the upcoming NYC comptroller, reversing the divestment decision made by Brad Lander
Mark Levine, the frontrunner for New York City's comptroller, pledges to redirect millions of dollars from the city's pension funds into Israeli bonds, reversing the move by the current Comptroller Brad Lander, who withdrew those investments
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Exclusive | Eric Adams commends Trump for strengthening the US border and discusses his talks with Biden about the migrant crisis on 'Pod Force One'
Mayor Eric Adams commended President Trump for addressing the border crisis that escalated beyond management during predecessor Joe Biden's term, leaving the city struggling to provide shelter and support for tens of thousands of migrants