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Gweneth Dean

Inside Government

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with NYS Gaming Commission’s Division of Lottery Director Gweneth Dean

By Lea Tomaswick

Massapequa Park Village Mayor Daniel Pearl (L.) and the village board approved a 5% tax increase as part of the 2026-2027 budget.

Nassau

Massapequa Park Village raises taxes by 5% as part of 2026-27 budget

By Casey Fahrer

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Editorial: On May 19, show up for your schools

By Schneps Media LI

Rendering for a planned FIFA Fan Zone at the National Tennis Center. Photo via NYNJ Host Committee.

Queens

Queens’ official World Cup Fan Fest will be free to enter for all fans

By Shane O’Brien

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Mamdani visits Bronx Children’s Museum for national town hall on his 100 days in office

By Emily Swanson

Politics

These are the free fan sites showing World Cup matches around NYC

By Adam Daly

State Assemlymember Linda Rosenthal and women's policy advocates told lawmakers in Albany Monday that menopause matters, urging them to pass a package of legislation aimed at informing and protecting women going through menopause.

Health

‘We cannot let the status quo continue’: Manhattan lawmaker wants New York state to lead on improving menopause care for women

By Sadie Brown

sil Assaidi was seen smiling and talking to friends across the street as he was escorted out of the 104th Precinct. He was later released following his arraignment in Queens Criminal Court.

Queens

CM Wong fumes after Bronx man gets released after arraignment for taking part in chaotic street takeover in Middle Village

By Bill Parry

Anthony Jimenez (L.), a former Glen Cove City council member and public servant, died at the age of 74.

Nassau

Glen Cove City public servant Anthony Jimenez dies at 74

By Casey Fahrer

Nantasha Williams

Inside Government

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with New York City Council Deputy Speaker Nantasha Williams

By Lea Tomaswick

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Queens

CM Wong denounces Middle Village street takeover at NYPD 104th Precinct Community Council meeting amid neighborhood concerns

By Paulina Albarracin

Amazon workers and Teamsters representatives protest at Amazon's DBK4 facility in Maspeth. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

Queens

Teamsters, drivers protest at Amazon’s DBK4 facility in Maspeth over third-party delivery model

By Shane O’Brien

Attorney General Letitia James announced a lawsuit against Elon Musk and the Trump administration on Feb 14.

Politics

NY sues Trump admin after it pulls $73M in highway funding for not revoking non-citizen drivers licenses

By Isabella Gallo

Mayor Zohran Mamdani stands alongside Council Member Chi Ossé during a deed theft prevention announcement in Bedford-Stuyvesant on Friday, April 24, 2026.

Politics

Mamdani launches deed theft office and pauses NYC tax lien sales for six months

By Adam Daly

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Queens

CM Ariola teams up with GrowNYC to deliver fresh food produce in District 32

By Paulina Albarracin

Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaking into microphone

Politics

Mamdani vetoes one protest buffer zone bill, ‘allows’ another to become law

By Robert Pozarycki & Adam Daly

Queens Assembly candidates

Politics

Queens judge postpones hearing on challenge to incumbent Assembly member’s spot on primary ballot

By Max Parrott

Mayor Kambiz “Eli” Akhavan(R.) is sworn in by former Mayor Dan Levy(L.) as his family stands behind him during the Saddle Rock Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday night.

Nassau

Packed room marks start of new leadership in Saddle Rock

By Miao Li

Bronx organizations take center stage at NYC’s 2026 Mayoral Service Recognition ceremony

By Carol Chen

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Queens

EXCLUSIVE: AM Rajkumar initiates South Queens relief effort for Woodhaven family devastated by house fire

By Paulina Albarracin

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EXCLUSIVE: Former NY-15 candidate Dalourny Nemorin on hard lessons learned as a political newcomer

By Emily Swanson

City Council Members question officials with Mayor's Office to Combat Antisemitism

Politics

City Council presses Mayor’s Antisemitism Office over definition, access and strategy

By Adam Daly

Skating at Mitchell Park in Greenport

Greenport Launches Fundraising Campaign for Mitchell Park Ice Rink

By Michael Malaszczyk

State Sen. John Liu joined elected officials and members of the REACH Coalition to call on the state legislature to pass the AANHPI curriculum bill. Photo via State Sen. John Liu.

Queens

Sen. Liu calls on state Legislature to pass AANHPI curriculum bill

By Shane O’Brien

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