District 083 Archives – Politics NY

Zohran Mamdani and Kathy Hochul holding hands

Politics

Mamdani transition: Will Albany be a roadblock or a partner in fulfilling Mayor-elect’s affordability agenda?

By Shea Vance & Robert Pozarycki Conversation…

Assemblymember Rebecca Seawright.

Manhattan lawmaker Rebecca Seawright appointed chair of Assembly Aging Committee tackling senior issues in New York

The Villager staff Conversation…

Governor Kathy Hochul

Politics

Hochul unveils ‘conceptual’ $237B state budget deal focused on housing, retail theft, illicit weed shops

By Ethan Stark-Miller Conversation…

HEAT Act rally

Brooklyn

Advocates say proposed HEAT Act could reduce Brooklynites’ utility bills

By Kirstyn Brendlen Conversation…

traffic safety

Advocates set to go on hunger strike in Albany as State Assembly mulls over Sammy’s Law allowing NYC to lower speed limits

By Ben Brachfeld Conversation…

Schneps Media local newspapers

Opinion

Editorial | Save local news in New York: A message to ‘the three people in the room’

Schneps Media Conversation…

New Yorkers crown Smith-9th Street as city's favorite subway station

Politics

Albany legislators dismiss Hochul’s MTA rescue plan, present their own

By Ben Brachfeld Conversation…

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PHOTOS | Zaccaro Jr. sworn into East Bronx Assembly seat at Jacobi ceremony

By Max Blease Conversation…

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Brooklyn

Class is in session: New state Senators, Assemblymembers get started in Albany

By Kirstyn Brendlen Conversation…

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Brooklyn

Lester Chang won’t be expelled from Assembly despite ‘significant concerns’; evidence to be sent to state authorities for further review

By Kirstyn Brendlen Conversation…

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Politics

Bichotte Hermelyn appointed to top position in NY State Assembly

By Nelson A. King Conversation…

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Brooklyn

Southern Brooklyn Assemblymember-elect Lester Chang may not meet residency requirements, Assembly to investigate

By Kirstyn Brendlen Conversation…

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After primary loss, Miguelina Camilo joins Speaker Heastie’s staff as legal counsel

By Aliya Schneider Conversation…

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Shea backs lawmakers’ efforts to tighten bail laws for NYC gun offenders

By Stephen Witt Conversation…

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Embattled Cuomo gets vaccinated against COVID-19 in Harlem while fighting off allegations

By Jacob Kaye Conversation…

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Politics

Cuomo emphasizes NYC’s budget needs following de Blasio remarks on possible political retribution

By Mark Hallum Conversation…

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Politics

New York’s LGBTQ Lawmakers Echo Calls for Cuomo’s Resignation

By Matt Tracy Conversation…

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Assembly Speaker Heastie greenlights impeachment inquiry into Cuomo

By Mark Hallum Conversation…

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De Blasio, Schumer cut out Cuomo as middleman in deliverance of stimulus funds

By Mark Hallum Conversation…

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‘It is time for Governor Cuomo to resign’: legislators search for options amid scandal

By Mark Hallum Conversation…

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De Blasio agrees with calls for Cuomo to resign, says governor’s credibility has dissolved

By Mark Hallum Conversation…

Senate leader Stewart-Cousins tells Cuomo to call it a day as allegations snowball

By Mark Hallum Conversation…

New York legislature strips scandal-scarred Cuomo of emergency powers

By Mark Hallum Conversation…

Miller

Foreclosure scams

Assemblymember Miller Sanctioned by State Assembly

By Clarissa Sosin Conversation…

More from Around New York

Flag Day Article

Throggs Neck BID honors local veterans during America’s 250th anniversary

An NY Waterway boat passes lower Manhattan on the Hudson River in New York City, U.S., October 18, 2025.

What to do in queer NYC this weekend

Justin Aguilera pleaded guilty to gang assault in the second degree for attacking a Malba homeowner and his wife during a street takeover in November 2025.

Far Rockaway man pleads guilty to gang assault for attacking a Malba couple during street takeover: DA

Eastern Parkway Library

Crown Heights’ historic Eastern Parkway Library set for $36M renovation and expansion