Politics NY News Headlines Archive for January 5, 2026

Gov. Hochul and others celebrate congestion pricing anniversary

Politics

Congestion Pricing: Hochul celebrates Manhattan toll program’s ‘extraordinary’ results on its one-year anniversary

By Ethan Stark-Miller

Politics

Mamdani’s federal security clearance still pending as city coordinates on Maduro case

By Adam Daly

Diana Moreno has secured the Queens Democratic Party's nomination ahead of a special election next month. Photo via Kara McCurdy/Moreno Campaign.

Queens

Queens Democratic Party nominates Diana Moreno to succeed Mamdani in AD36

By Shane O’Brien

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Housing & Homelessness

Mayor Zohran Mamdani launches ‘Rental Ripoff’ hearings, names new housing commissioner

By Emily Swanson

The owners of the Cotillion in Jericho have sued the Town of Oyster Bay after the town board denied due to unsolved noise complaints.

Nassau

The Cotillion in Jericho sues Town of Oyster Bay over special-use permit denial

By Casey Fahrer

The U.S. Capitol building under siege. (REUTERS/Stephanie Keith TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Queens

Liu calls on state Legislature to pass bill mandating public schools teach ‘true history’ of US Capitol attack

By Shane O’Brien

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Editorial: Hoping for what 2026 can bring

By Schneps Media LI

Politics

MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor signs executive orders targeting junk fees and subscription traps

By Adam Daly

mamdani on mcguinness boulevard

Brooklyn

Mamdani says city will finish full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard ‘as soon as the weather warms’

By Kirstyn Brendlen

Glen Cove Mayor Pam Panzenbeck and the rest of the city council was sworn in with a ceremony for their new terms.

Nassau

Glen Cove City Council sworn in, start new terms in office

By Casey Fahrer

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Queens

Phil Wong officially takes over as District 30 Council Member

By Patrick Stachniak

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Politics

Congestion pricing: 27 million fewer vehicles entered Manhattan’s Central Business District in first year of toll program, MTA says

By Ethan Stark-Miller

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Queens

Queens community board application process for 2026 officially launches online

By Renee DeLorenzo

Geraldo Rivera

Geraldo Rivera column – Not so strongmen

By Long Island Press

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Brooklyn

Protesters rail against Venezuelan despot Nicolas Maduro outside Metropolitan Detention Center

By Dean Moses & Florencia Arozarena

Nassau County elected officials came together to celebrate Kwanzaa at Roosevelt Field Mall.

Nassau

Nassau lawmakers host Kwanzaa celebration at Roosevelt Field

By Long Island Press

Singer Nicki Minaj presents a creation at the Versace show during Milan Fashion Week Spring 2019 in Milan, Italy, Sept. 21, 2018.

Thousands petition to deport rapper Nicki Minaj to TT

By Vinette K. Pryce

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Politics

Painting history: Upper West Side artists commemorate Jan. 6 Capitol riots with powerful artwork

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

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