Politics NY News Headlines Archive for February 4, 2026

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Brooklyn

Brooklyn Democratic Party yanks support for Hochul over running mate

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Politics

Law Department nominee tells City Council he’ll be lawyer for entire city, not just Mamdani

By Isabella Gallo

Transit advocates speak in support of free buses, fair fares

New transit coalition wants Mayor Mamdani to put pedal to the metal on expanding ‘Fair Fares’ benefits, making buses fare-free

By Ethan Stark-Miller

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Brooklyn

Schumer, Gillibrand secure $26M for Brooklyn housing, health and community projects

By Gabriele Holtermann

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a $38.4 million investment in eco-friendly electric heating pumps for NYCHA's Beach 41st Street development in Edgemere Wednesday morning. Photo by Lloyd Mitchell.

Queens

Mamdani announces $38 million investment in electric heating pumps for NYCHA Beach 41st Street development in Edgemere

By Shane O’Brien

Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaking to people

Politics

MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor says AI-generated Epstein images ‘incredibly difficult’

By Adam Daly

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Charles Lavine column: We must protect our veterans from themselves

By Long Island Press

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Queens

U.S. Rep. Velázquez, local leaders honored at Ridgewood Democratic Club

By Patrick Stachniak

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Politics

Yo Adrienne! Hochul names former NYC Council Speaker Adams as ‘fighter’ running mate

By Adam Daly

Gateway Tunnel excavated in Manhattan

Gateway Tunnel: New York and New Jersey sue Trump admin in another effort to keep major Hudson River rail project alive

By Ethan Stark-Miller

Police bodycam footage of man wounded in Queens police shooting

Queens

Queens police shooting: NYPD releases bodycam footage of cop opening fire on man in mental health crisis

By Dean Moses and Adam Daly

George Latimer

Inside Government

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with U.S. Representative George Latimer

By Lea Tomaswick

U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke.

Caribbean pols, immigration advocates welcome Haiti TPS court ruling

By Nelson A. King

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Queens

New York Landmark Conservancy inspects St. Saviour’s Church, says wood ‘appears’ good, but future reconstruction uncertain

By Patrick Stachniak

Democrats who won special elections, Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers

Democrats Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers easily win special elections for state Senate, Assembly seats in Manhattan

By Matt Tracy & Robert Pozarycki

Floral Park's trustees voted to end the public hearing for the Stella-Cerrone apartment proposal.

Nassau

Floral Park board closes public hearing, prepares for Stella permit decision

By J. Cav Scott

Mayor Pedram Bral, Trustee Anne Mendelson, and Deputy Mayor Barton Sobel (L. to R.) listen to facade material petition

Nassau

Village of Great Neck approves dry well replacement for new village hall

By Michael Campbell

Diana Moreno won a special election to succeed Mayor Zohran Mamdani in the 36th Assembly District on Tuesday, Feb. 3.

Queens

‘Welcome to the People’s Republic of Astoria’: Diana Moreno cruises to victory in AD 36 special election to fill Mamdani’s old seat

By Shane O’Brien

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