Politics NY News Headlines Archive for January 4, 2026

Brooklyn

Nicolas Maduro arrest: Protesters rail against Venezuelan despot outside jail where he awaits prosecution

By Dean Moses and Florencia Arozarena

New York Venezuelans at protest over Nicolas Maduro arrest

Politics

New York Venezuelans have mixed feelings about Nicolas Maduro’s arrest and detention in the Big Apple

By Dean Moses and Florencia Arozarena

Mayor Mamdani introduces HPD commissioner

Politics

MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: New mayor appoints Housing Commissioner, goes after ‘rental ripoffs’

By Shea Vance

large group of people bundled up outside holding protest signs

Times Square rally in wake of Trump’s Venezuela strike sees hundreds decry operation as a war crime

By Gabriele Holtermann

Bill O'Reilly

Bill O’Reilly Column: Adios, Maduro

By Bill O’Reilly

Empire Wind has filed a lawsuit after the Trump administration put a halt on several offshore wind projects in December.

Nassau

Empire Wind files preliminary injunction over Trump administration’s offshore wind halt

By Casey Fahrer

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

softbar beats

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