Politics NY News Headlines Archive for August 12, 2025

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Politics

NYC Mayor’s Race: Mamdani says Cuomo sees rent-stabilized tenants as ‘political pawns’ with means-testing proposal

By Ethan Stark-Miller & Lloyd Mitchell Conversation…

Oyster Bay Town Council candidate Tom Hand

Nassau

Election Guide 2025: Oyster Bay Town Council candidate Tom Hand, Rep., Con.

by Tom Hand Conversation…

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor candidate Joe Saladino

Nassau

Election Guide 2025: Oyster Bay Town Supervisor candidate Joseph Saladino, Rep. Con.

By Long Island Press Conversation…

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Politics

Mamdani maintains general election lead, Hochul’s 2026 edge over Stefanik narrows in new Siena poll

By Ethan Stark-Miller Conversation…

David Weprin

Inside Government

Dentro del Gobierno con PoliticsNY: Preguntas y Respuestas con el Asambleísta David Weprin

By PoliticsNY Staff Conversation…

The current space of the former Queensbridge Baby Park. QNS/File

Queens

CM Won launches petition calling on city to fully restore Queensbridge Baby Park

By Shane O’Brien Conversation…

David Weprin

Inside Government

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Assembly Member David Weprin

By Lea Reed Conversation…

A woman needed CPR while taking the bar exam at Hofstra University.

Nassau

Lawmaker expresses concern over bar exam incident at Hofstra

By Casey Fahrer Conversation…

Mayor Eric Adams speaking at City Hall amid ICE raids

Opinion

Op-Ed | Helping New Yorkers save up to $1 billion with first-in-the-nation Municipal Student Loan and College Assistance Program

By Mayor Eric Adams Conversation…

More from Around New York

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Rose Noir Productions shows Bronx youth how the runway can build confidence

Gov. Mikie Sherrill signs legislation on Aug. 20 to protect reproductive and gender-affirming care in New Jersey.

New Jersey bolsters protections for gender-affirming care and abortion rights

Council Member Phil Wong met with recently-appointed Sanitation Commissioner Greg Anderson on Thursday, Aug. 20.

CM Wong holds ‘productive’ meeting with new DSNY commissioner

herbert von king park dog run

Elevated levels of mercury, arsenic found in dog run at Herbert Von King Park