Politics NY News Headlines Archive for October 7, 2025

Mineola

Nassau

Editorial: Mineola School District program raises uncomfortable questions

By Schneps Media LI

National Guard member with long gun

Politics

Adams admin lends support to Oregon’s suit seeking to block Trump from sending federal troops to Portland

By Ethan Stark-Miller

Jars full of dried cannabis will soon fill the shelves of recreational marijuana dispensaries

Riverhead Yet to OK Cannabis Dispensary Permit, Despite Court Ruling

By Jessica Brand

Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop

Politics

Jersey City mayor Steven Fulop taking on powerful New York City role

By Maya Boddie

Mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa.

Politics

NYC Mayor’s Race: Candidates mark two years since Oct. 7 attacks on Israel

By Shea Vance

Election Guide 2025: Nassau County District Attorney candidate Anne Donnelly, Rep., Con.

By Anne Donnelly

A judge has dismissed two lawsuits against Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's ban of transgender athletes using county facilities.

Nassau

Judge throws out two lawsuits challenging Nassau’s ban on transgender athletes

By Casey Fahrer

armory

Lawmakers press for neighborhood protections at Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment hearing

By Emily Swanson

The Town of Oyster Bay approved new parking requirements at its latest board meeting.

Nassau

Town of Oyster Bay updates parking laws amid legal battle with L.I. Muslims over mosque

By Casey Fahrer

Residents spoke about extending the battery energy moratorium at a town meeting.

Nassau

North Hempstead residents seek moratorium extension

By Hannah Resnick

A group of Great Neck residents filed a lawsuit regarding how the Village of Kings Point handled the environmental review of a park alienation request.

Nassau

Great Neck residents file lawsuit over park alienation request

By Hannah Resnick

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Brooklyn

Council member calls for revocation of parking placards as study shows rampant illegal parking in Brooklyn

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

food drive

Queens

Sen. Addabbo kicks off annual Fall Food Drive in Glendale

By Patrick Stachniak

Sea Cliff Mayor Elena Vilafane (L.) and Village Administrator Bruce Kennedy (R.)

Nassau

Sea Cliff extends battery moratorium, proposes multi-family zoning halt

By Hannah Devlin

Grace Lee

Inside Government

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Assembly Member Grace Lee

By Lea Tomaswick

crime reduction

Crime

Op-Ed | Seven straight quarters of crime reduction: Safer streets, subways, and communities

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

softbar beats

Greenpoint’s Soft Bar launches ‘Soft Beats’ series with Bravolebrity guest DJ March 20