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Nia Prater is an Intelligencer staff writer who covers New York politics.

  1. gilgo beach murders
    Judge Orders Heuermann to Provide DNA Sample: UpdatesHeuermann’s lawyer had claimed prosecutors did not have probable cause to compel a sample.
  2. dun-dun
    Rockaway Beach Closed After the First Shark Attack in 70 YearsA 65-year-old woman is in serious condition after a shark bit her leg Monday evening. The beach was closed the following day as a precaution.
  3. politics
    New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver Dies at 71Oliver was hospitalized Monday while she was serving as acting governor when Governor Phil Murphy was out of the country.
  4. local
    Asylum Seekers Are Sleeping on Buses Outside the Roosevelt HotelAn intake center at the Roosevelt Hotel reached capacity, forcing asylum seekers to take shelter in buses over the weekend.
  5. heat wave
    ConEd to New Yorkers: Ease Up on the ACThe utility company is urging residents to limit electricity usage during peak hours to conserve energy and prevent potential power outages.
  6. local
    Crane Catches Fire, Collapses Into Manhattan SkyscraperAt least six people were injured in the Hell’s Kitchen accident on Wednesday morning.
  7. politics
    What Just Happened With Hunter Biden’s Plea Deal?A planned plea agreement for Hunter Biden nearly fell apart in court after questions were raised about the scope of the deal.
  8. politics
    Can Last-Ditch Lawsuits Kill Congestion Pricing in New York?New Jersey’s governor and Staten Island’s borough president are trying to derail implementation, but they face long odds.
  9. politics
    Who Is Edward Caban, the New NYPD Commissioner?He has been a member of the department since 1991 and will be the first Latino commissioner in NYPD history.
  10. politics
    New York Dems Might Be Able to Draw Republicans Out of a JobAn appellate court ordered the state’s congressional map be redrawn once again. But the legal battle isn’t over.
  11. health
    FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Birth-Control PillOpill is expected to be available both online and in popular retail stores starting in early 2024.
  12. politics
    The Congressman Who Edited His Wikipedia Page Too MuchRepresentative Mike Lawler’s personal account was blocked after making a series of changes to his own entry, which the website advises against.
  13. local
    New York Is Getting Serious About Busting Gray-Market Weed ShopsOne of Manhattan’s biggest dispensaries was raided after allegedly selling products without a license.
  14. politics
    Democrats Have a Chance to Undo New York’s Unfriendly Congressional MapA state court case is arguing that last year’s tumultuous redistricting process should be redone and that a new House map be drawn for 2024.
  15. money
    Bank of America Ordered to Pay $150 Million in Fines for Fraudulent ChargesThe bank was found to have charged consumers duplicate overdraft fees and withheld promised sign-up bonuses, among other offenses.
  16. extreme weather
    Vermont Hit With Disastrous Rainfall as Storms Strike the Northeast: UpdatesMontpelier, the state’s capital city, was still underwater on Tuesday morning.
  17. politics
    The Marine Corps Is Leaderless Because a Senator Is Mad About AbortionTommy Tuberville continues to block all Department of Defense nominees over a policy that covers servicemembers’ travel expenses for abortions.
  18. politics
    6 Indicted in Scheme to Help Elect Eric AdamsOne of the defendants is reportedly friendly with Adams, but the mayor himself is not implicated.
  19. titanic submarine
    OceanGate Suspends All Operations Following Titan Sub DisasterThe company says it has “suspended all exploration and commercial operations.” New allegations about its safety practices continue to emerge.
  20. politics
    Weathered Photo Eric Adams Keeps in Wallet Reportedly Created by AidesThe mayor said he’s kept a photo of a fallen officer in his wallet for decades. But sources told the Times it’s a new image doctored to look old.
  21. local
    Long Island Sharks Are Back to Ruin Your SummerSeveral beachgoers reported bites on July 3 and 4 off the waters of Long Island.
  22. politics
    Exonerated Member of Central Park Five Officially Wins City Council RaceYusef Salaam, a first-time candidate, was wrongfully convicted in a notorious case.
  23. politics
    Mondaire Jones Would Like His Old Seat Back NowThe former congressman will try to flip the 17th District back to blue in 2024.
  24. politics
    Congestion Pricing Is Really, Finally, Actually HappeningNew Jersey politicians are not happy about this at all.
  25. the talented mr. santos
    Even Kevin McCarthy Thinks George Santos Shouldn’t Run AgainIn an interview, the House Speaker suggested that the GOP will back someone else next year.
  26. what we know
    OceanGate CEO Dismissed Safety Risks, Emails ShowAll five people onboard the Titan were confirmed dead on Thursday.
  27. the talented mr. santos
    Court Reveals Who Bailed Out George SantosThe fabulist congressman’s father and aunt came to his rescue.
  28. local
    Now Playing: Obnoxious Film Ads at Subway StationsSubway riders have taken to social media to report hearing loud ads for the newest Indiana Jones film playing on stations’ PA systems.
  29. politics
    It Looks Like Trump Will Go on Trial for Documents This YearJudge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee, has set a tentative start date for Donald Trump’s documents case for August 14.
  30. politics
    What to Know for NYC’s 2023 Primary ElectionsThe return of ranked-choice voting, the whole City Council on the ballot, and more.
  31. politics
    De Blasio Hit With Huge Fine From Ill-Fated Presidential BidThe ex-mayor billed the city for a security detail that accompanied him on 31 out-of-state trips.
  32. crime
    Grand Jury Indicts Daniel Penny in Jordan Neely’s DeathThe 24-year-old marine turned himself in to authorities last month on a charge of second-degree manslaughter.
  33. politics
    Adams Gives No Explanation for Sewell ResignationThe mayor downplayed reports that his administration micromanaged Sewell and suggested the local media didn’t “show her love” when she was here.
  34. politics
    Keechant Sewell to Step Down As NYPD CommissionerTensions reportedly grew between her and Eric Adams over alleged micromanagement from City Hall.
  35. trump indictment
    Read The Trump Classified Documents IndictmentThe former president is facing 37 federal counts.
  36. smokepocalypse
    Photos: Smoke Grinds City to a Halt With Relief in SightFor a third straight day, haze caused by Canadian wildfires blanketed the city.
  37. crime
    Eric Adams’s New NYPD Units Are Engaged in Illegal Stop and FriskThe notorious anti-crime squads were rebranded, but a federal monitor finds they routinely violated Black and brown people’s rights.
  38. politics
    The Adams Administration Has a New Policy for Jail Deaths: Cover-upThe Department of Correction will no longer alert the media of inmate deaths. The move comes after a report raised questions about deadly incidents.
  39. politics
    Ken Paxton Is Being Impeached Over Everything From Retaliation to BriberyThe 20 articles of impeachment filed against Paxton include charges ranging from bribery to obstruction of justice to making false statements.
  40. politics
    City’s Top Housing Official Plans to Resign This SummerAs the city grapples with a homelessness crisis, Jessica Katz will depart the Adams administration.
  41. politics
    Adams Wants to Suspend Right-to-Shelter Law Due to Asylum SeekersIn a letter to a judge, the city’s lawyers said shelters are facing “unprecedented demand” due to the influx of migrants.
  42. politics
    E. Jean Carroll Wants $10M More for Trump’s CNN CommentsE. Jean Carroll’s legal team alleges Trump defamed the columnist when he railed against her successful civil case during a CNN town hall.
  43. politics
    Adams and Hochul Plead With the Feds to Let Migrants WorkGovernor Hochul and Mayor Adams are calling on the federal government to ease policies to allow asylum seekers to look for work.
  44. politics
    Story of Houseless Vets Displaced by Migrants Was BunkThe sensational Orange County tale began to unravel after a local newspaper started digging.
  45. politics
    The Proud Boys Had a Mole in the D.C. Police DepartmentLieutenant Shane Lamond was charged on Friday for his communications with leader Enrique Tarrio, whom he tipped off about his impending arrest.
  46. early and often
    House Republicans Move to Avoid Santos Expulsion VoteThe House voted to have the Ethics Committee consider a measure to expel George Santos — so he won’t be getting kicked out anytime soon.
  47. eric adams
    Eric Adams Is Already Backtracking on His Plans for MigrantsThe mayor’s plan to use schools as housing quickly sparked protests from parents.
  48. early and often
    Rudy Giuliani Accused of Sexual Assault by Ex-EmployeeNoelle Dunphy says she was a secret employee of the former mayor and has made stunning allegations in a new lawsuit.
  49. the talented mr. santos
    George Santos Confesses to Theft to Settle Charges in BrazilA day after he was indicted on federal charges in the U.S., Santos struck a deal with authorities in Brazil to avoid prosecution over stolen checks.
  50. just asking questions
    ‘Adams Has Not Communicated Value for the Lives of Our Brothers and Sisters’The exiting head of the New York Working Families Party has some parting shots for Democrats and hopes for progressives statewide.
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