Politics NY News Headlines Archive for January 7, 2026

Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks at Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights, Queens, Jan. 7.

Politics

MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor stands by tenant advocate pick after social media post backlash

By Adam Daly

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Politics

Julie Menin unanimously elected as City Council’s first Jewish Speaker

By Adam Daly

Cyclists along 31st Street in Astoria. The DOT has proposed installing protected bike lanes on each side of the corridor.

Queens

Mamdani announces plans to restart 31st Street redesign in Astoria

By Shane O’Brien

Michael Schlank

Michael Schlank op-ed: Courage over volume: Why Jewish leadership must rise to meet this moment

By Michael Schlank

Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal speaking at microphone

Politics

FIRST ON amNY: New Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal to endorse Dan Goldman in NY-10 Democratic primary

By Adam Daly

Southampton Town Councilman William Pell IV, Councilwoman Cyndi McNamara, Supervisor Maria Z. Moore, Councilman Michael A. Iasilli, and Councilman Thomas Neely.

Freshman Class: New Year, New Pols Take Office on East End

By Michael Malaszczyk & Timothy Bolger

U.S. Rep Tom Suozzi confronted participants in the January 6, 2021 riots, in which armed protesters stormed the White House in support of President Donald Trump.

Nassau

Suozzi confronts Jan. 6 protestors on five-year anniversary of Capitol riot

By Casey Fahrer

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Queens

AM Rajkumar bill cuts back red tape on construction projects and affordable housing

By Patrick Stachniak

Perry Criscitelli (R.) swore in his successor, Keith Conway (L.), as Floral Park’s associate village justice.

Nassau

Trustees appoint new associate village justice, residents talk apartments

By J. Cav Scott

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