Politics NY News Headlines Archive for October 21, 2025

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Politics

NYC Mayor’s Race: Mamdani unveils plan to root out ‘duplicative’ education spending at city’s public schools

By Ethan Stark-Miller

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

Politics

NYC Mayor’s Race: Cuomo open to offering Sliwa job in administration in return for Republican quitting campaign

By Shane O'Brien

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Brooklyn

Pardoned Capitol rioter charged for threatening to kill Hakeem Jeffries

By Shea Vance

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EXCLUSIVE: Community Board 3 member voted out due to allegations of ‘disruptive behavior’

By Emily Swanson

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Politics

More than 700 construction workers to share $1.4M settlement secured by AG James, who says fed indictment is not a distraction

By Adam Daly

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Opinion

Op-Ed | What the NYC Mayoral Debate got right about prostitution

By Gabrielle Prieto

Village of East Williston Mayor Bonnie Parente was recognized by the NCVOA for her work and service for more than four years on the NCVOA board, including a year as the organization’s president.

Nassau Village association celebrates 100 years, honors East Williston’s Parente

By Hannah Resnick & Isabella Gallo

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Nassau

New Hyde Park Diwali celebration engages village’s South Asian community

By Isabella Gallo

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Nassau

Hempstead passes $576M budget, keeps town-wide tax levy flat

By Isabella Gallo

Capitol flash bang photo during Jan. 6 riot

Pardoned Jan. 6 Capitol rioter arrested for threatening to kill Brooklyn rep and House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries

By Shea Vance

Nassau

Contenders make their case to sit on Great Neck Library Board

By Isabella Gallo

Cat activist Liz Diamond clashed with town supervisor Jennifer DeSena at a board meeting.

Nassau

Cat shelter advocates leave North Hempstead meeting after argument with board

By Hannah Resnick

Republican mayoral nominee and Guardian Angels Founder Curtis Sliwa.

Politics

NYC Mayor’s Race: Republican county chairs reaffirm ‘unequivocal support’ for Sliwa amid calls to drop out

By Shane O'Brien

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Nassau

New Albertson Downs street sign marks start of revamp in district

By Isabella Gallo

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Inside Government

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with State Senator Roxanne Persaud

By Lea Tomaswick

Nassau

Residents pack Williston Park Village Hall amid concern over proposed 18-unit townhouse project

By Isabella Gallo

Great Neck Estates mayor William Warner heard resident opinions on financial aspects of a condo development application.

Nassau

Residents still opposed to Middle Neck Road condo application

By Hannah Resnick

Karine Silva, survivor of Jeffrey Epstein, embraces her lawyer Jordan Merson outside City Hall after rallying for passage of Intro. 1297, a bill to reopen the pathway to justice for survivors of gender-based violence.

Politics

Why a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein is demanding that the NYC Council reopen civil lawsuit window for sex abuse claims: ‘You have a choice’

By Adam Daly

Speakers at Sunday's town hall criticized State Sen. John Liu for introducing parkland alienation legislation necessary for the progress of Metropolitan Park. Photo courtesy of Flushing Workers Center.

Queens

Over 200 attend ‘anti-casino’ town hall in Flushing, criticize Sen. Liu over support of Metropolitan Park

By Shane O’Brien

Making New York City

Opinion

Op-Ed | Making New York City more family friendly, more affordable, and safer

By Mayor Eric Adams

More from Around New York

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