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Politics

2025 YEAR IN REVIEW: Mamdani’s historic mayoral victory topped slate of NYC politics’ biggest stories

By Barbara Russo-Lennon & Robert Pozarycki

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Editorial: Scaffolding law an obstacle to affordability in N.Y.

By Schneps Media LI

Bronx-born Bella Abzug was a pioneering feminist, peace activist and civil rights attorney, a new podcast tells her story.

A new podcast highlights Bella Abzug, the Bronx born feminist who changed politics

By Sadie Brown

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Queens

‘A Joe Addabbo Christmas’ comes to Tudor Village in Ozone Park

By Patrick Stachniak

Council Member Sandra Ung with P.S. 122Q students at a recent holiday giveaway. Photo via CM Sandra Ung Twitter.

Queens

CM Ung distributes toys to PS 120Q students during series of holiday events and giveaways

By Shane O’Brien

Senator Jamaal T. Bailey presents $1 million for NYPD surveillance cameras in Co-op City

By Emily Swanson

Council Speaker Adrienna Adams and Council Member Shekar Krishnan joined Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens CEO Costa Constantinides for a closing ceremony on Dec. 16. Photo by Gerard Romo/NYC Council Media Unit.

Queens

Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens holds closing ceremony ahead of major redevelopment project

By Shane O’Brien

The Glen Cove City Council raised salaries for EMS workers and said goodbye to Council Member Marsha Silverman.

Nassau

Glen Cove City Council raises salary for EMS, says goodbye to Council Member Marsha Silverman

By Casey Fahrer

Accabonac Harbor in East Hampton

East Hampton Opens Applications for 2026 Water Quality Improvement Grants

By Michael Malaszczyk

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Queens

Hochul signs new-age ‘cyber-safety’ law sponsored by AM Rajkumar

By Patrick Stachniak

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Politics

‘Brink of collapse’: NYC legal services provider says city owes $20M in backpay

By Isabella Gallo

Holiday

Editorial: In a season of light, remember how much we share

By Schneps Media LI

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Queens

City Council bans ‘forever chemicals’ in FDNY equipment with Ariola-backed legislation

By Patrick Stachniak

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Hochul Continues to Veto Montaukett Recognition Bill

By Timothy Bolger

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Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson sworn in following 2025 election victory

By Ethan Marshall

Anthony D'Esposito was confirmed to serve as the Inspector General for the Department of Labor.

Nassau

Former U.S. Rep. D’Esposito confirmed as labor Inspector General

By J. Cav Scott

Council Member Sandra Ung speaks at a recent State of the District Address in Flushing Library. Photo courtesy of CM Sandra Ung.

Queens

Sandra Ung gives 4th State of District Address ahead of final term in office

By Shane O’Brien

Judge Brian Cogan presides at the trial of defendants Chris Hu and Linda Sun in U.S. Court in New York in courtroom sketch

Politics

Bribery trial against aide to Hochul, Cuomo ends in mistrial

By Nina Pullano

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Nassau

Trump endorses Blakeman in bid for governor, Stefanik drops out

By Cameryn Oakes

Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani votes in Queens

Politics

ADL audit exposes Mamdani transition team members who engaged in antisemitic activity; mayor-elect criticizes organization’s approach

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

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Queens

FORSAKEN: Why is St. Saviour’s Church, a dismantled Maspeth landmark, rotting away in a Middle Village cemetery?

By Patrick Stachniak

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Politics

Mamdani taps federal regulator to lead Department of Consumer and Worker Protection

By Nina Pullano

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Health

Hochul approves expansion of trans safe haven law, vetoes HIV care access bill

By Matt Tracy

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NYC Council Member Erik Bottcher drops bid for Nadler’s House seat to run for State Senate

By Max Parrott

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Ryan Grippi, Steven Love Menendez, Devlyn Camp, Randy Wicker, and Julius' Bar owner Helen Buford reenact the "sip-in" at Julius' Bar on April 21.

Julius’ Bar, Randy Wicker reenact 1966 ‘sip-in’ against anti-gay liquor law

Joseph Mirabella, president of the 31st Street Business Association, speaks at Tuesday's CB1 meeting. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

CB1 votes in favor of DOT’s new plan for protected bike lanes along 31st Street in Astoria

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Council Member Chi Ossé arrested, thrown to ground by NYPD, during deed theft eviction protest