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U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez will not seek reelection in 2026, bringing an end to a 33-year career in Congress.
Queens

Queens/‌Brooklyn Rep. Nydia Velázquez announces retirement after 33 years in office

By Shane O’Brien
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Brooklyn

Nydia Velázquez, 16-term Brooklyn congresswoman, announces retirement

By Olivia Seaman
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Adriano Espaillat faces primary challenge for Congress seat from Columbia University encampment co-organizer Darializa Avila Chevalier

By Ethan Stark-Miller
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Queens

State Sen. Stavisky announces 2026 re-election campaign at Bayside fundraising event

By Renee DeLorenzo
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Queens

Anti-casino picketers confront NYS Gaming Commission at St. John’s as supporters defend proposal

By Renee DeLorenzo
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Brooklyn

EXCLUSIVE: Former police brass press lawmakers to crack down on cybercrime

By Gabriele Holtermann
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani speaking at microphones
Politics

Mamdani says he’s ready for closely-watched Oval Office meeting with Trump

By Ethan Stark-Miller
Woodside on the Move will distribute roughly 600 turkeys to local residents across two separate drives this week.
Queens

Woodside on the Move hosting two Thanksgiving turkey drives this week

By Shane O’Brien
Montauk Airport has a new owner!
Long Island

Will Montauk Airport Be Subdivided?

By James Bernstein
Gov. Hochul pictured Wednesday at the Brooklyn Made in Downtown Brooklyn.
Politics

Retail theft down 13% in New York City, Hochul says

By Adam Daly
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Politics

Mayor-elect Mamdani says it’s ‘not the time’ for Brooklyn Council Member Chi Ossé to primary House Democratic Leader Jeffries

By Ethan Stark-Miller
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Michael Blake draws fire for Congressional District 15 campaign launch video

By Emily Swanson
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Parkland shooting survivor Cameron Kasky jumps into packed NY12 Congressional race

By Ethan Stark-Miller
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Queens

DOT to officially eliminate ‘paper street’ in Maspeth from city map and remodel sign shop

By Patrick Stachniak
Council Member Robert Troiano was the only board member who voted against a moratorium on battery energy storage facilities.
Nassau

North Hempstead extends moratorium on battery energy storage facilities

By Hannah Resnick
Mamdani has expressed interest in retaining Tisch as police commissioner, citing her efforts to fight corruption within the NYPD.
Police & Fire

Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch to remain NYC’s top cop with Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani

By Dean Moses
State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez speaks to constituents at CUNY School of Law. Photo by Shane O'Brien.
Queens

Gonzalez holds first ‘State of the District’ address at CUNY School of Law in LIC

By Shane O’Brien
Bronstein tenants and activists rallied in Sunnyside on Saturday. Photo courtesy of Bronstein Tenant Union.
Queens

Tenants rally in Sunnyside against Bronstein over alleged harassment, delays to repairs

By Shane O’Brien
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Brooklyn

CM Chi Ossé files to challenge Hakeem Jeffries in Congress

By Ethan Stark-Miller
City Comptroller Brad Lander arrested during ICE protest
Immigration

Comptroller Brad Lander risks jail time to take federal government to trial over protest arrest at ICE’s Federal Plaza facility

By Dean Moses
Nassau County leaders spoke out against a proposed corporate tax hike discussed by gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor-Elect Zorhan Mandani.
Nassau

Nassau County GOP, business leaders speak out against proposed corporate tax hike

By Casey Fahrer
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Politics

Red flags for NYC budget: Fiscal watchdog, City Council sound alarm over Mayor Adams’ final budget update ahead of Mamdani takeover

By Adam Daly
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Politics

2026 Governor’s race: Hochul holds big lead on Stefanik in new poll – but loses some ground

By Ethan Stark-Miller
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Queens

CM Robert Holden makes final push to ban horse-drawn carriages

By Patrick Stachniak

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