Keith Powers at a press conference earlier this year, has secured the Democratic nomination for the Assembly seat vacated by Harvey Epstein when he ran and was elected to the City Council. Powers had the backing of 61 percent of the New York County Democratic club members who voted on Dec. 10.
Keith Powers at a press conference earlier this year, has secured the Democratic nomination for the Assembly seat vacated by Harvey Epstein when he ran and was elected to the City Council. Powers had the backing of 61 percent of the New York County Democratic club members who voted on Dec. 10. ( Photo: John McCartney/NYC Council Media Unit)

The date of the special election has not been set yet but it is expected to be held sometime in February and Keith Powers, city council member whose term expires at year end, will be the official Democratic party candidate in the race for the downtown’s NYS Assembly 74th district.

Keith Powers Wins Dem Party Backing in Downtown Assembly Race
11 Dec 2025 | 07:19
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City council member Keith Powers, whose term ends at the close of the year, will be the official Democratic party nominee in the special election to be held for the NYS Assembly seat in the 74th district in downtown Manhattan.

There is no primary ahead of the special election. Powers beat out three other...

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Cardinal Timothy Dolan blessed the new rental space of the Archdiocese HQ after it moved following sale of its 1st Ave. HQ earlier this year. The archdiocese said proceeds from the sale will be deposited in a fund to pay victims-survivors of past sex abuse.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan blessed the new rental space of the Archdiocese HQ after it moved following sale of its 1st Ave. HQ earlier this year. The archdiocese said proceeds from the sale will be deposited in a fund to pay victims-survivors of past sex abuse. ( Photo: Goodnewsroom/NY Archdiocese)

Catholic Archdiocese Raising $300 Million Fund to Pay for Past Sex Abuse Cases
10 Dec 2025 | 05:02

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York said it establishing a $300 million fund to pay for survivors...

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Police recovered a single 9 mm shell casing after a shot was fired that sent people running on the mezzanine level of the Port Authority subway stop at 8th Ave. and 42nd St. on the evening of Dec. 1. But the DAs office released the prime suspect when they said video evidence did not support charges.
Police recovered a single 9 mm shell casing after a shot was fired that sent people running on the mezzanine level of the Port Authority subway stop at 8th Ave. and 42nd St. on the evening of Dec. 1. But the DAs office released the prime suspect when they said video evidence did not support charges. ( Photo: Citizen)

Suspect Detained in Port Authority Subway Shooting Suddenly Freed with No Bail
08 Dec 2025 | 02:20

Police initially detained two 18-year-old suspects after a shot rang rang out in the crowded Port Authority...

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