Politics NY News Headlines Archive for January 13, 2026

Nassau

North Hempstead Town Board approves road improvements

By Michael Campbell

U.S. President Trump meets New York City Mayor-elect Mamdani at the White House

Politics

MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor vows to defend NYC sanctuary policies as Trump announces Feb. 1 funding cuts

By Adam Daly

Anthony Herbert, former Adams administration official, leaves federal court in Manhattan after pleading not guilty to bribery, kickback, and fraud charges, Jan. 13, 2026

Ex-Adams official Anthony Herbert pleads not guilty to bribery, city contract and funeral fraud charges

By Adam Daly

Speed limiting devices on the dashboard of a car

Politics

Slow down for good: Hochul will propose bill to install speed limiting devices in serial reckless drivers’ vehicles

By Ethan Stark-Miller

From left to right: D36 candidates Rana Abdelhamid, Shivani Dhir, Mary Jobaida and Diana Moreno at a recent candidate forum in Astoria. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.

Queens

Abdelhamid, Jobaida submit petitions to contest AD36 special elections despite failing to secure Dem nomination

By Shane O’Brien

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Politics

State of the State: ICE protections, transit improvements and other key items on Hochul’s radar for 2026

By Adam Daly

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Oct. 8. The Governor has slammed President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans after news broke that SNAP benefits may not be fully covered this November amid an ongoing Government shutdown. Photo: Susan Watts/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul

Politics

Driving costs down: Hochul says new proposals will lower car insurance rates in New York while fighting fraud

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

City Council member speaks at rally over ICE detainment of staffer

‘They are coming for all of us’: City Council rages against ICE after staffer detained while fighting for his release

By Dean Moses

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Queens

Malba resident fights child custody battle after false flag police report

By Patrick Stachniak

Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her 2026 State of the State address.

Nassau

Hochul’s State of the State lays out 2026 agenda

By Larissa Fuentes

Council Member Joann Ariola and the Republican Caucus have signed on to a FOIL request seeking information about Mayor Zohran Mamdani's decision to revoke two executive orders tied to antisemitism and Israel.

Queens

Ariola, Council Republicans seek information about Mamdani’s executive orders tied to antisemitism, Israel

By Shane O’Brien

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Brooklyn

From Civil Court to Supreme Court: Brooklyn’s Jill Epstein sworn in

By Olivia Seaman

Chair of the Senate Elections Committee, Senator Kristen Gonzalez speaking on the Elections package with Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins, Deputy Leader Gianaris, Senator Myrie, Senator Scoufis, and Senator May

Queens

Senate passes electoral reform package, including bills introduced by Queens’ Gonzalez, Gianaris

By Shane O’Brien

Rendering of Second Avenue Subway

Politics

Hochul pitches funding for extending Second Avenue Subway to Broadway in State of the State

By Ethan Stark-Miller

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced plans to support universal child care on a state level amid the Trump administration's freeze of federal child care.

Nassau

Trump administration freezes child care benefits for New York

By Casey Fahrer

Bruce Blakeman was sworn in as Nassau County's Executive for a second term.

Nassau

Bruce Blakeman sworn in as Nassau County executive for second term

By Casey Fahrer

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Queens

BP Richards to host inauguration celebration at Queens College

By Renee DeLorenzo

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Queens

CM Wong starts tenure with traffic enforcement push in Maspeth, Middle Village and Glendale

By Patrick Stachniak

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Queens

AM Rajkumar announces second free vision clinic and eyeglasses for constituents in Woodhaven

By Patrick Stachniak

Gov. Kathy Hochul

FIRST ON amNY | Hochul to expand NYC subway mental health teams, add platform barriers to more stations

By Ethan Stark-Miller

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