Politics NY News Headlines Archive for March 20, 2026

City Hall looking up in red tint amid nyc budget problems

Politics

NYC BUDGET: Another rating company issues negative financial outlook as City Hall grapples with big deficit

By Robert Pozarycki & Adam Daly

Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaking at microphone

Politics

MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: NYC elected officials move closer to possible pay raise after Mayor appoints salary commission members

By Adam Daly

Maspeth Firehouse suffered the greatest losses of any NYC firehouse on 9/11. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.

Queens

Elected officials call for Maspeth Firehouse to be designated official city landmark ahead of 25th anniversary of 9/‌11

By Shane O’Brien

New Hyde Park's village board and department superintendents at the recent trustee meeting.

Nassau

New Hyde Park presents tentative budget

By J. Cav Scott

Hozier performs at Forest Hills Stadium during the 2024 concert season.

Queens

Economic impact report finds Forest Hills Stadium generated $42.5 million for local economy

By Shane O’Brien

Politics

No More 24 Act expected to pass mid-April, protesters vow daily sit-in until then

By Renee DeLorenzo

Inna Vernikov

Inside Government

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Council Member Inna Vernikov

By Lea Tomaswick

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

softbar beats

Greenpoint’s Soft Bar launches ‘Soft Beats’ series with Bravolebrity guest DJ March 20