Politics NY News Headlines Archive for March 10, 2026

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Politics

Dinner drama: Mamdani facing backlash for hosting pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil at Gracie Mansion iftar

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

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Super Speeders: State Senate leaders include speed-limiter device bill in budget proposal, but Assembly does not

By Ethan Stark-Miller

Bronx City Council member supported bill to legalize basement apartments

Housing & Homelessness

City Council advances Bronx lawmaker’s bill cementing City of Yes legalization of basement apartments, tiny houses

By Emily Swanson

Members of the Bomb Squad and the FBI investigate a suspicious device on the Upper East Side a day after the Gracie Mansion attempted bombing on March 7, 2026.

Gracie Mansion terror plot: Mamdani urges broad rejection of violence as another bomb scare rattles Upper East Side

By Shea Vance

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Politics

MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor’s legislative allies partially back ‘tax the rich’ plan in budgets; 3-K program expanded on Staten Island

By Shea Vance

people hold up signs pushing for $30 minimum wage in New York City

Politics

$30 and a dream: Why pols, unions think a massive NYC minimum wage boost is ‘fair share’ solution to inflation

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

County Executive Bruce Blakeman gave his State of the County address, and said that Nassau is the safest and most desirable county in the U.S.

Nassau

Blakeman touts public safety, claims affordability in State of the County

By J. Cav Scott

Kristi Noem delivers remarks at a working lunch at the Shield of the Americas Summit at Trump National Doral Miami, in Doral, Florida, U.S., March 7, 2026.

Politics

Caribbean immigration advocates, pols welcome Noem’s firing

By Nelson A. King

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Politics

Fare-free bus push: State lawmakers look to revive pilot program in budget proposals as Mamdani seeks citywide initiative

By Ethan Stark-Miller

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Housing & Homelessness

‘Housing is a right, so we must fight’: Queens tenants demand rent rollbacks at hearing hosted by Mayor Mamdani

By Renee DeLorenzo

Town of North Hempstead Town Board listens to Claudia Kessler at Tuesday, March 10, public hearing.

Nassau

North Hempstead exempts ‘seriously disabled veterans’ from town property taxes

By Michael Campbell

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor and the town board approved tax exemptions for disabled veterans and spouses of killed police officers.

Nassau

Town of Oyster Bay approves tax exemptions for disabled vets, spouses of killed police officers

By Casey Fahrer

Protestors gathered in front of Hempstead Village Hall to push back against ICE.

Nassau

Protesters rally outside of Hempstead Village Hall against ICE

By Casey Fahrer

(L. to R.) Kambiz Akhavan, Joshua Rabanipour, Kousha Askari, Robert Kraus, Sigalit Sanilevich, Martine Alter, Vivian Kollenscher

Nassau

Saddle Rock incumbents disqualified from running for reelection

By Michael Campbell

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Inside Government

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Council Member James Gennaro

By Lea Tomaswick

Opinion

Op-Ed | Governor Hochul’s lawsuit reforms will deliver relief for truckers — and New York’s economy

By Kendra Hems & Larry Zogby

Council Member Julie Won officially launched her congressional bid on Sunday night. Photo via Mackey Landey/Won campaign.

Queens

CM Julie Won officially launches congressional campaign for NY-7

By Shane O’Brien

Queens

Op-ed | If we value families, we must guarantee child care

By Jessica González-Rojas

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Bronx property owners and workforce push back against state weatherization program cuts

Advocates huddle in front of City Hall to rally for increased funding for trans initiatives in the city budget.

Advocates demand more funding for trans initiatives in NYC budget

Comedy fundraiser to celebrate one year of bringing laughter and community to Q.E.D. Astoria

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