Tourists and locals alike know they can emerge from the dingy subway stations along roughly five blocks of New York City’s Canal Street to be greeted with rows of sparkling, polished designer knockoff bags, watches, jewelry — and their hawkers.

Voters will have a chance to weigh in on ballot questions concerning the housing crisis and when local elections should be held.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will endorse Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor on Friday, two people familiar with the decision told Politico on Friday. The long-awaited endorsement comes just ahead of the start of early voting on Saturday.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Jeffries' counterpart in Congress and a fellow New York Democrat, has so far declined to endorse anyone in the mayoral race.

JPMorgan Chase unveiled its new 60-story headquarters in New York City on Monday. The building replaces the Union Carbide Building at 270 Park Avenue.

See photos of the best dog Halloween costumes from the 35th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade, which occurred on Sunday, Oct. 19 in New York City, and was hosted by the New York Dog Parade f

One day before early voting begins in the New York mayoral race, Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani condemned the “racist, baseless” attacks he’s faced in recent days, saying the attacks exemplify the islamophobia Muslims all over New York face every day.

Mayor Eric Adams backs former Gov. Andrew Cuomo for New York City mayor following Wednesday's debate against Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani and Republican Curtis Sliwa.