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County Executive Bruce Blakeman pursued the Voluntary Separation Agreement program for early retirement of county workers.

Nassau

County to pay millions in early retirement buyouts

By J. Cav Scott

people call for more accessibility on the 7 line in Queens

Seeking a lift: Queens lawmaker urges MTA to equip more 7 train stations with elevators

By Ethan Stark-Miller

Linda Fajardo, immigration counselor with the Emerald Isle Immigration Center, speaks at a rally organized at P.S. 110Q by State Sen. Jessica Ramos (right). Photo by Shane O'Brien.

Queens

Ramos rallies for legislation providing guardianship for children impacted by deportation

By Shane O’Brien

GOPSlate

Nassau

Long Island Republicans launch bids for Congress, Assembly seats

By Larissa Fuentes

Munsey Park's 2026-2027 budget represents an overall spending decrease of approximately $78,000 compared to the previous year.

Nassau

Munsey Park tightens belt to keep taxes flat as state aid drops

By Miao Li

Gov. Kathy Hochul submitted the fiscal year 2027 budget to the state legislature, where it is now being debated and must be confirmed before school districts have an accurate picture of the aid they'll receive.

Spending per pupil: An incomplete way to look at school budgets

By J. Cav Scott

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Oyster Bay Town Board approved the settlements of two housing discrimination lawsuits.

Nassau

Oyster Bay settles housing discrimination lawsuits

By Casey Fahrer

Pictured on April 13, 2026, the gated and screened-off property at 115 Greenleaf Hill stands in stark contrast to the surrounding well-maintained neighborhood.

Nassau

Saddle Rock synagogue rebuild dispute escalates in court filing

By Miao Li

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Queens

G-COP welcomes 104th Precinct’s new commanding officer, calls for recovery of radio access

By Paulina Albarracin

City Council Inside Govt Ft Image

Opinion

Op-Ed | New York’s kids have inequitable access to sports. This session is our opportunity

By Senator Jamaal Bailey and Edwin Moses

The April 13 Board of Trustee meeting at Great Neck Estate focused on the adoption of the 2026 village budget.

Nassau

Great Neck Estate budget hearing raises questions about transparency

By Miao Li

Phil Wong

Inside Government

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Council Member Phil Wong

By Lea Tomaswick

Police car lights in night time, crime scene, night patrolling the city. Abstract blurry image.

Addressing the dangers of distracted driving

By Schneps Media LI

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Brooklyn

Mamdani proposes eliminating car traffic in part of Grand Army Plaza

By Ethan Stark-Miller

U.S Rep. Grace Meng and a number of elected officials will host a "Passport Day" in Flushing this Sunday.

Queens

Meng, Flushing electeds to host ‘Passport Day’ offering application assistance

By Shane O’Brien

Incumbent Democrat Laura Gillen (NY-04) is facing several challengers from the GOP and her own party.

Nassau

Republican candidate to challenge Gillen bows out

By J. Cav Scott

Nassau County Executive Brice Blakeman (second from L.) said the county's financial watchdog should step aside at a press conference.

Nassau

Bruce Blakeman wants NIFA to step aside, board says no

By Casey Fahrer

Nassau University Medical Center is among 446 hospitals across the country at risk due to Medicaid cuts, according to a study.

Nassau

Nassau Medical Center, two other LI hospitals at risk due to Medicaid cuts: Report

By Casey Fahrer

The arch and traffic inside Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza

Brooklyn

A ‘Grand’ design: Mamdani proposes eliminating car traffic in part of Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza

By Ethan Stark-Miller

Carmen De La Rosa

Inside Government

Inside Government con PoliticsNY: Preguntas y respuestas con la concejal Carmen De La Rosa

By PoliticsNY Staff

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Queens

Queens Community Board 5 welcomes new members and discusses public safety, community updates

By Paulina Albarracin

Sunnyside Community Services rallied at the site of a Q32/Q60 bus stop at Queens Boulevard and 39th Place Friday, April 10.

Queens

Local seniors rally against proposed relocation of bus stop on Queens Boulevard in Sunnyside

By Shane O’Brien

Geraldo Rivera

Geraldo Rivera column: Trump’s blockade

By Geraldo Rivera

Carmen De La Rosa

Inside Government

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Council Member Carmen De La Rosa

By Lea Tomaswick

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Rare Holocaust sketches found by couple now on display in the Bronx at Manhattan University

The Thomas F. Eagleton United States Courthouse is home to the US District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri and the US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.

Eighth Circuit Appeals Court panel vacates preliminary injunctions against restrictive Iowa school laws

Linda Fajardo, immigration counselor with the Emerald Isle Immigration Center, speaks at a rally organized at P.S. 110Q by State Sen. Jessica Ramos (right). Photo by Shane O'Brien.

Ramos rallies for legislation providing guardianship for children impacted by deportation

Chama Mama

‘The guest is a gift from God’: Chama Mama expands to Bushwick with new Georgian bakery concept