Politics NY News Headlines Archive for October 16, 2025

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Politics

NYC MAYOR’S DEBATE: Mamdani and Cuomo get personal, Sliwa hits them both in fierce showdown

By Ethan Stark-Miller, Shane O'Brien & Robert Pozarycki Conversation…

Southold has opted out of legal weed sales

State Hits Southampton Over Cannabis Dispensary Dispute

By Timothy Bolger Conversation…

Adams speaks to reports at City Hall on Thursday, Oct. 16. Photo: Dean Moses/amNewYork.

Election

Back to school? Mayor Adams prepares for life after City Hall, plans to pursue doctorate

By Shane O'Brien & Dean Moses Conversation…

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Oct. 8. The Governor has slammed President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans after news broke that SNAP benefits may not be fully covered this November amid an ongoing Government shutdown. Photo: Susan Watts/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul

Politics

Hochul slams Trump and Congressional Republicans over threat to end SNAP benefits due to ‘insufficient funds’ for food program

By Shane O'Brien Conversation…

Mayor Adams and NYPD brass speak about formation of new domestic violence unit

NYPD makes major investment in battling domestic violence, assigning 450 cops to specialized unit

By Dean Moses Conversation…

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Queens

Queens Community Board 10 discusses new mental health crisis center in Ozone Park

By Patrick Stachniak Conversation…

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EXCLUSIVE: Bally’s discusses proposed gaming tax rates and local investment as MGM unexpectedly drops casino bid

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

Resident and former Oyster Bay-East Norwich Board of Education President Ann Marie Longo says the board should changes to the district more openly.

Nassau

Oyster Bay ex school board prez calls trustees to discuss policy changes openly

By Hannah Devlin Conversation…

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Housing & Homelessness

NYC Mayor’s Race: Independent candidate Andrew Cuomo leans on his experience in pursuit of political comeback

By Barbara Russo-Lennon 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