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Brooklyn

Nydia Velázquez endorses Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso in NY-7 congressional race

By Shane O’Brien
U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez has endorsed Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso to succeed her in NY-7.
Queens

Outgoing Rep. Velázquez endorses Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso in race to succeed her

By Shane O’Brien
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen attends the House Financial Services Committee hearing in Washington
The Bronx

Mayor Mamdani’s grassroots campaign reshaped the Bronx — and the race against Ritchie Torres

By Macy Hanzlik-Barend
U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez has endorsed Brian Romero in the 34th Assembly District. Photo via Brian Romero.
Queens

Velázquez endorses Abdelhamid, Romero over DSA candidates in western Queens Assembly races

By Shane O’Brien
Anthony Herbert, former Adams administration official, leaves federal court in Manhattan after pleading not guilty to bribery, kickback, and fraud charges, Jan. 13, 2026
Manhattan

Ex-Adams official Anthony Herbert pleads not guilty to bribery, city contract and funeral fraud charges

By Adam Daly
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Brooklyn

Assembly Member Claire Valdez launches congressional campaign in NY-7, will face Reynoso in primary

By Kirstyn Brendlen
Valdez was the overwhelming winner of the District 37 race in June 2024
Queens

Queens AM Claire Valdez launches campaign to replace Nydia Velázquez in Congress

By Shane O’Brien
Nassau County elected officials came together to celebrate Kwanzaa at Roosevelt Field Mall.
Nassau

Nassau lawmakers host Kwanzaa celebration at Roosevelt Field

By Long Island Press
The race to succeed U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez in the 7th Congressional District is one of several Queens races to keep an eye on in 2026. Courtesy of Nydia Velázquez
Queens

Races to watch in 2026 that could alter political landscape in Queens

By Shane O’Brien
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The Bronx

South Bronx Assembly Member Amanda Septimo joins race challenging Ritchie Torres for Congressional District 15

By Emily Swanson
Kathryn Garcia named port authority executive director
Politics

State operations head Kathryn Garcia tapped as next Port Authority director

By Ethan Stark-Miller
Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani with his wife Rama Duwaji voting on election day
Politics

Mamdani to move into Gracie Mansion, giving up his rent-stabilized apartment in Queens

By Barbara Russo-Lennon
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Brooklyn

Brooklyn Borough Prez Antonio Reynoso to run for Congress in NY-7, seeking to replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez

By Kirstyn Brendlen & Gabriele Holtermann
Police cut the chains of a protester in Midtown.
Police & Fire

Pols push for bill to create protest buffer zone near New York houses of worship in wake of antisemitic rhetoric at synagogue demonstration

By Barbara Russo-Lennon
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Brooklyn

Velázquez urges Trump administration to reverse ‘illegal’ magnet school funding cuts

By Kirstyn Brendlen
Rana Abdelhamid speaks at the launch of her run for Assembly District 36 in Astoria. Photo by Shane O'Brien.
Queens

Rana Abdelhamid officially launches campaign to replace Mamdani in Queens Assembly District 36

By Shane O’Brien
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
Nydia Velázquez
Brooklyn

Nydia Velázquez, 16-term Brooklyn congresswoman, announces retirement

By Olivia Seaman
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
jeffries shutdown press conference
Brooklyn

Jeffries says House Democrats will vote against shutdown deal, Brooklyn pols vow to fight for healthcare subsidies

By Kirstyn Brendlen
mamdani victory
Brooklyn

Brooklyn voters propelled Mamdani to victory, embraced progressive Dems in City Council

By Kirstyn Brendlen
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani addresses supporters at the Brooklyn Paramount on Nov. 4, 2025.
Queens

A tale of two election districts: How two District 24 neighborhoods in Queens became Mamdani’s best and worst

By Shane O’Brien
Mamdani
Politics

Mamdani says he won’t back down from tangling with Trump, but seeks to work with him on affordability

By Ethan Stark-Miller
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Politics

NYC Mayor’s Race: Five big takeaways from record-setting election that helped Mamdani win

By Adam Daly

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