Politics NY News Headlines Archive for November 5, 2025

Councilmember Tiffany Cabán of Queens.

Politics

Out City Council candidates win big in general election races

By Matt Tracy

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Mamdani say he has chosen Tisch as his police commissioner – but will she stay?

By Dean Moses

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Politics

2025 ELECTION: Advocates welcome approval of housing reform ballot proposals on election day

By Shane O'Brien

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Queens

‘Compassionate, caring and dedicated’: District 30 reacts to Phil Wong’s win in 2025 election

By Patrick Stachniak

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani stands with members of his transition team

Politics

Mayor-elect Mamdani staffs transition team with government veterans, as he lays groundwork for administration

By Ethan Stark-Miller

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Politics

NYC Mayor’s Race: Five big takeaways from record-setting election that helped Mamdani win

By Adam Daly

Zohran Mamdani speaks at an election night rally in Brooklyn after winning the 2025 New York City Mayoral race on November 4, 2025.

Politics

Mamdani dominated LGBTQ vote in mayoral race, exit polls show

By Matt Tracy

Mayor Eric Adams speaks about COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Politics

Adams tells NYC workers fired for refusing COVID-19 shot they can come back to work

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

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2025 Election: Zohran Mamdani to become the next NYC mayor as Shirley Aldebol, Justin Sanchez win Bronx City Council races

By Lesley Cosme Torres

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Queens

Photos: Forest Hills Indivisible and Visibility Brigade hold Halloween-themed protest against President Trump’s policies

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

Zohran Mamdani

Politics

Jewish New Yorkers react to a ‘mandate of change’ in NYC under Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s leadership

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani addresses supporters at the Brooklyn Paramount on Nov. 4, 2025.

Queens

2025 ELECTION: Mamdani wins Queens as Paladino, Wong take key Council races

By Shane O’Brien

Democratic candidate for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrates with his wife Rama Duwaji after winning the 2025 New York City Mayoral race, at an election night rally in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, New York, U.S., November 4, 2025.

Politics

Caribbean politicians easily win re-election

By Nelson A. King

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District 13 Democrat Shirley Aldebol defeats Republican Kristy Marmorato in the borough’s only flipped seat

By Emily Swanson

Joe Saladino is projected to remain the Oyster Bay Town Supervisor after the 2025 Election results are finalized as all five Republican incumbents are in place to win.

Nassau

Oyster Bay Town’s Republican officials looking at victory across the board

By Casey Fahrer

Pam Panzenbeck was all smiles as she looks to remain the Glen Cove City mayor after the 2025 Election.

Nassau

Panzenbeck projected to win for mayor, council looks to remain split in Glen Cove City elections

By Casey Fahrer

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Nassau

Republicans maintain majority in Nassau County Legislature, but Democrats gain 1 seat

By Cameryn Oakes

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Nassau

Ferretti, incumbent Republicans win Hempstead supervisor, board seats

By Isabella Gallo

State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal delivers remarks on Election Night after he was elected Manhattan borough president.

Politics

Brad Hoylman-Sigal wins race for Manhattan borough president, making LGBTQ history

By Dashiell Allen

Suffolk County Legislators Ann Welker, who represents the South Fork, and Jerome Gonzalez, who represents Suffolk's Ninth District, both won re-election.

Doroski Leads Stark in Possible Upset Nixing GOP’s Suffolk Legislative Supermajority

By Timothy Bolger & Michael Malaszczyk

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Queens

2025 ELECTION: Incumbent Paladino declares victory in Queens’ District 19 City Council race

By Renee DeLorenzo

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Politics

Andrew Cuomo concedes NYC mayoral race, congratulates Mayor-elect Mamdani after polls closed

By Barbara Russo-Lennon & Adam Daly

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