Politics NY News Headlines Archive for May 8, 2025

Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks about budget and affordability

Politics

Final state budget includes Gov. Hochul’s affordability measures as she prepares for tough 2026 re-election fight

By Ethan Stark-Miller

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From the Publisher: The Willowbrook wars rage on 50 years later

By Victoria Schneps

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Nassau

Sewanhaka holds budget hearing on $264M proposal before May 20 vote

By Isabella Gallo

State Sen. Bynoe said the Hempstead School District will receive $24 million in relief funding

Nassau

Hempstead School District set to receive $24 million in relief funding

By Casey Fahrer

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Mayor Adams applauds new state budget that expands involuntary commitment powers for those with mental illness

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

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Queens

Meng introduces bipartisan bill to reimburse SNAP fraud victims

By Shane O’Brien

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Hundreds convene for the first Bronx Economic Development Summit

Mount Sinai has faced increased attention ever since the hospital first restricted gender-affirming care for youth in the wake of the Trump administration's executive order early last year.

Mount Sinai confirms it would, if required, provide records of trans youth to Trump administration

A Bronx woman who struck and killed a Woodside teenager while she was driving a private sanitation truck on the night of March 29, was arrested on Wednesday, June 3.

Bronx garbage truck driver arrested in fatal Roosevelt Avenue collision that killed Woodside teenager: NYPD

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Council Members demand investigation after Brooklyn courtroom birth