Politics NY News Headlines Archive for July 1, 2025

Nassau

Dems raise alarm over possible GOP candidate appointment to Hempstead supervisor role

By Isabella Gallo

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Crime

‘Crime is down’ in historic fashion, Mayor Adams and NYPD say in summing up the first six months of 2025

By Dean Moses

Advocates gather at City Hall on May 22 to seek millions in funding in the city budget to support trans New Yorkers.

‘Historic win’: LGBTQ groups, lawmakers praise city budget for funding trans health, LGBTQ initiatives

By Matt Tracy

City Council members with administrators announce passage of new budget

Politics

Anxieties over federal funding cuts cloud approval of NYC fiscal year 2026 budget

By Shea Vance

A modular Portland Loo restroom is delivered to Hoyt Playground in Queens, one of five installed across the city as part of a pilot program to expand public bathroom access

Million dollar potties: Five new modular restrooms open in NYC parks topped $1 million each to install

By Adam Daly

Three men (Zohran Mamdani, Eric Adams and Donald Trump) speaking in suit and ties

Politics

NYC Mayor’s Race: Trump says he’ll ‘arrest’ Mamdani over potential ICE interference, praises Adams’ reelection bid

By Ethan Stark-Miller

Following seven rounds of ranked choice voting, Chief of Staff to Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala, who is term-limited, won the democratic primary to represent district 08 on the New York City Council.

Elsie Encarnacion wins primary to succeed Diana Ayala in City Council District 8

By Sadie Brown

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Brooklyn

With all votes counted, George Sarantopoulos wins narrow victory in Council District 47 Republican primary

By Kirstyn Brendlen

The federal courthouse in Downtown Brooklyn.

Politics

Legal Aid Society, attorneys to continue contract negotiations as union considers strike

By Shea Vance

Shirley Aldebol Council District 13

Shirley Aldebol clinches Democratic nomination in Bronx’s District 13 City Council race

By Christian Murray

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Queens

Ty Hankerson wins District 28 primary after five rounds of ranked choice voting

By Athena Dawson

Headshots of Harvey Epstein and Virginia Maloney

Harvey Epstein, Virginia Maloney win City Council Democratic nominations in Manhattan districts 2 and 4

By Shea Vance

Officials break ground on public projects as part of the Hicksville Downtown Revitalization Initiative.

Nassau

Officials break ground on public projects in Hicksville

By Casey Fahrer

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Queens

Shanel Thomas-Henry tops poll in District 21 after four rounds of ranked choice voting

By Shane O’Brien

Democratic Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks to supporters at a rally in Sunset Park.

Politics

NYC Mayor’s Race: Mamdani wins Democratic primary with largest vote total in 36 years after ranked-choice vote count

By Ethan Stark-Miller

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Opinion

Op-Ed | Lawmakers should keep LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs in mind as tech policy debates continue

By Ed Roth

Governor Kathy Hochul announced continued progress in the fight against gun violence, with newly released data showing that New York State’s comprehensive prevention strategies are working.

Politics

Hochul codifies NYS Office of Gun Violence Prevention

By Manuela Moreyra

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Election

NYC Mayor’s Race: Mamdani gets backing of city’s largest labor group after primary win

By Ajani Stella

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Nassau

Residents say Michael Tully Park needs repairs. The town says they’re coming soon.

By Isabella Gallo

Mayor Eric Adams

Opinion

Op-Ed | The best budget ever gets even better: Making New York City more affordable for working-class New Yorkers

By Mayor Eric Adams

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Members of the Bangladeshi Muslim community buy clothes on Chaand Raat for Eid.

Bangladeshi communities in Castle Hill keep Chaand Raat tradition alive in the Bronx

“Dakan” (aka “Destiny”), the first queer film from West Africa, will be available virtually nationwide March 26-30.

Queering the Canon festival set to showcase seven classic LGBTQ films

Christ the King star Olivia Vukosa was surprised that 6-time Olympic gold medalist Diana Taurasi presented her with the Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year trophy on Thursday.

Christ the King hoops star Olivia Vukosa named recipient of Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year award

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