Victor H. Gutierrez Archives – Politics NY

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Schumer, Mamdani admin cut ribbon on long-delayed City Hall Deliverista Hub to help delivery workers recharge

By Ethan Stark-Miller

Assemblymember Andrew Hevesi accused primary opponent Johnathan Rinaldi of committing fraud and forgery in an illegal effort to steal his seat.

Queens

AM Hevesi files criminal complaint against opponent Jonathan Rinaldi for allegedly changing his party line in bid to steal seat

By Bill Parry

Gregory Hach announced he filed to be on the ballot in the Republican primary for the 3rd Congressional District seat.

Nassau

Hach qualifies for GOP primary to face LiPetri in run for Suozzi seat

By Larissa Fuentes

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders joined Mayor Mamdani on day 9 of the nurses strike.

Politics

Bernie Sanders wades into NY-7 race to back Mamdani’s pick to replace Velázquez

By Adam Daly

Assembly District 34 candidate Brian Romero with State Sen. Michael Gianaris. Photo via Romero campaign.

Queens

Gianaris, major unions endorse Brian Romero for the 34th Assembly District

By Shane O’Brien

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

Mayor Mamdani and people announce reduction of speed limit near public schools

School slowdown: NYC to drop speed limit to 15mph in 800 school locations by end of year, Mamdani pledges

By Ethan Stark-Miller

Reps. Ritchie Torres and Hakeem Jeffries held a fireside chat in honor of Black History Month on Feb. 15, 2026.

EXCLUSIVE: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries endorses Rep. Ritchie Torres for re-election

By Marina Samuel

Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas launches her five-point plan to strengthen neighborhood healthcare on Friday, March 13.

Queens

González-Rojas launches five-point plan to strengthen neighborhood health care on sixth anniversary of COVID

By Shane O’Brien

Micah Lasher with Michael Bloomberg

Politics

NY-12 Congress primary: Lasher lands Bloomberg endorsement in packed in race to replace Nadler

By Adam Daly

NY-7 candidates Antonio Reynoso, Claire Valdez and Julie Won at Sunday's St. Pat's for All Parade on March 1. The race is one of the key political races to watch in western Queens this year. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.

Queens

The key political races to watch across Astoria and Long Island City

By Shane O’Brien

Former City Comptroller Brad Lander speaks at a St. John's faculty rally outside Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, March 11.

Queens

Lander joins St. John’s faculty for MSG rally as union stand-off continues

By Shane O’Brien

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

Aerial photograph of the Sunnyside Yards site.

Queens

Mamdani’s plans to revive Sunnyside Yards draws mixed reaction from local community

By Shane O’Brien

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Brooklyn

Former NYPD officer Michael DeCillis enters Democratic primary in NY-11

By Kirstyn Brendlen

Jamie Rubin to lead Regional Plan Association

NYCHA Chair Jamie Rubin tapped to lead Regional Plan Association, a major civic advocacy group

By Ethan Stark-Miller

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso speaks at La Flor in Woodside after New York State Attorney General Letitia James endorsed his campaign. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

Queens

AG Letitia James endorses Antonio Reynoso in bid for NY-7 Congressional seat

By Shane O’Brien

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Brooklyn

Working Families Party endorses Reynoso for congress, breaking with Mamdani

By Kirstyn Brendlen

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso at a campaign event earlier in January. Photo courtesy of Reynoso campaign.

Queens

WFP endorses Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso in NY-7 Congressional race

By Shane O’Brien

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Devil Dog USA launches legislative effort aimed at providing assistance to veterans

By Ethan Marshall

Assembly Member Catalina Cruz endorses Assembly Member Steven Raga (pictured) in Sunnyside on Saturday. Photo via Raga campaign.

Queens

AM Raga announces campaign to succeed Gianaris in Senate District 12

By Shane O’Brien

NYU Langone's facility in Laurelton. Photo via NYU Langone.

Queens

Queens pols join open letter calling on NYU Langone to reverse decision halting gender-affirming care for youths

By Shane O’Brien

Council Member Julie Won launched her campaign for NY-7 earlier in February.

Queens

Julie Won points to ‘lived experience’ as she enters congested Congressional race for NY-7

By Shane O’Brien

U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has endorsed Brian Romero in the 34th Assembly District. (Photo via Flickr)

Queens

Ocasio-Cortez endorses Brian Romero in Queens’ 34th Assembly District

By Shane O’Brien

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Renderings for a proposed hockey rink at the state-of-the-art Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens clubhouse. Photo via Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens.

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