N.Y.
Coverage of N.Y. in the Nexus archive.
- The Memo: AOC 2028? Dems feel trepidation and excitement over Ocasio-Cortez
Speculation about a presidential run by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in 2028 is currently rising. AOC leads the field for the Democratic presidential nomination on two betting markets, Kalshi and Polymarket.
- A tussle over driver's license data that could affect NY, NJ commutes
States are moving to protect commercial drivers' data from federal involvement due to concerns over immigration enforcement. The current focus of this discussion involves how driver's license data could affect commutes between NY and NJ.
- Benefit on Sunday to support Delmar woman living with rare form of cancer
A benefit is being held on Sunday to support Emily Prudhomme, a Delmar woman. She was diagnosed with synovial sarcoma, a rare form of cancer, in July 2025. This diagnosis occurred just before her daughter Tatum's fourth birthday.
- Ocasio-Cortez signals Democratic intention to move on from woke era
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez addressed inflammatory positions from the left flank of the Democratic Party when asked about them. She quoted a New York City Council member to make her point, stating, "Woke 1 was crazy," following comments made by Chi Ossé.
- Democrats’ progressive surge could complicate Jeffries’s path to unity
Democrats have experienced a progressive surge due to left-wing primary wins, providing the party with momentum. However, this development could potentially complicate Hakeem Jeffries’s path to unity should Democrats take back the House.
- Judge deals blow to Mamdani plan to tax second homes
A judge in Staten Island, N.Y., temporarily blocked Zohran Mamdani’s rollout of a new tax targeting second homes valued at over $5 million. The ruling came from Judge Wayne Ozzi and required New York City to take down a public list containing more than 900,000 items.
- Teen fatally shot in the head inside NYC residence, police say
A 17-year-old was shot and killed inside a residence in the Bronx early Monday morning. Authorities stated that shots were fired around 5:11 a.m. near Prospect Avenue. Officers discovered the boy with a gunshot wound to the head, where he was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Residents, mayor of Troy at odds over executive power guidelines
Mayor Carmella Mantello enacted a public safety emergency in Troy, N.Y., several months ago to pay for a contract with Flock Safety. This contract was for automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras. The mayor and residents are currently at odds over the guidelines used for executive power.
- Shark sightings close portions of Rockaway Beach on Fourth of July
Portions of Rockaway Beach in Queens, N.Y., were closed to swimmers on Fourth of July due to shark sightings for the third consecutive day, according to the NYC Parks department. The sightings occurred around 11:45 a.m., prompting temporary swimming restrictions.
- More sharks spotted at Rockaway Beach in NYC
Sharks were spotted at Rockaway Beach in NYC for two consecutive days, with some sections closed to swimming. The Parks Department confirmed sightings via drones on Friday morning, following similar reports the previous day.
- NY boy, 16, kills himself after fatally shooting ‘inseparable’ best friend in terrible accident: ‘So guilt-ridden’
A 16-year-old boy in New York fatally shot his best friend in an accident and later died by suicide. A fundraiser for Damarion Jones mentioned the two friends will be buried together as they would have wanted.
- Man found stabbed to death inside LI home: police
A 28-year-old man was found stabbed to death inside a home in Long Island. A 22-year-old woman is in custody following the incident.