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Mar. 9, 2026

North Hempstead to Update Master Plan for First Time in 30 Years

Town Supervisor Jenifer DeSena announces comprehensive planning effort to guide future development and preserve neighborhoods.

Mar. 9, 2026

Oneida City Council Expands City Manager's Authority

New measures give City Manager Kyle Lovell oversight of public safety and fiscal control

Mar. 9, 2026

NYC Mayor Criticized for Response to Attempted Bombing at Anti-Muslim Protest

Mayor Mamdani condemned 'white supremacy' before addressing the gravity of the attack by suspected ISIS sympathizers.

Mar. 9, 2026

Bomb Thrown Outside NYC Mayor's Residence Sparks Concerns

Tensions rise as mayor's faith and Mideast views draw criticism from far-right and counterprotesters

Mar. 9, 2026

NYC Mayor Mamdani Defends First Amendment Amid Protests

Mamdani praises police response to clashes between Islamophobic protesters and counterprotesters outside his residence.

Mar. 9, 2026

Woodbury Town Board Rocked by Ethics Scandal

Kathryn Luciani's Facebook post reveals confidential executive session discussions, raising concerns about transparency and accountability

Mar. 9, 2026

Mineola Deputy Mayor Janine Sartori Brings Corporate Experience to Local Government

Sartori, a former L'Oréal marketing executive, is running for reelection on a platform of fiscal responsibility and community building.

Mar. 9, 2026

Mamdani Condemns Protesters, Ignores Alleged Bomber's Ties to Islam

New York City mayor calls Christian activist a 'white supremacist' while refusing to label Muslim attackers as 'terrorists'

Mar. 9, 2026

Mayor Mamdani's Risky Budget Gamble

To deal with a challenging fiscal climate, the democratic socialist mayor is pushing the city into uncertain financial territory.

Mar. 9, 2026

Diya Vij Appointed NYC Cultural Affairs Commissioner

New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani names arts curator and program director as head of the nation's largest municipal cultural affairs department.

Mar. 9, 2026

NYC First Lady's Antisemitic Instagram Likes Spark Outrage

Readers condemn Mayor Mamdani's defense of his wife's support for Hamas attack

Mar. 8, 2026

NYC Council Speaker Unveils Five-Point Plan to Combat Rising Antisemitism

The plan aims to improve security, education, and data tracking to address the surge in hate crimes targeting Jewish New Yorkers.

Mar. 8, 2026

NYC Mayor Celebrates Legal Aid Society's 150th Anniversary, Condemns Anti-Muslim Protest

Mamdani issues proclamation honoring Legal Aid, responds to protest outside Gracie Mansion

Mar. 8, 2026

NYC Mayor's Wife Liked Posts Celebrating Deadly Hamas Attack

Rama Duwaji, wife of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, faced backlash for interacting with social media posts praising the October 7 massacre in Israel.

Mar. 8, 2026

NYC Council Member Vickie Paladino Files Lawsuit Over Alleged Islamophobic Tweet Controversy

Outspoken Queens Republican faces potential censure over social media posts criticized as Islamophobic

Mar. 8, 2026

Upcoming Meetings in Ulster County and Kingston

A look at the legislative and community meetings scheduled for the week of March 9, 2026

Mar. 8, 2026

New York City Council Speaker Unveils 5-Point Plan to Combat Rising Antisemitism

Proposal includes security measures, funding for Jewish institutions, and data tracking of hate crimes.

Mar. 7, 2026

NYC Mayor-Elect Pushes $70M Free Grocery Program Despite $5.6B Deficit

Zohran Mamdani's controversial proposal aims to expand food access, but faces criticism over city's budget challenges.

Mar. 6, 2026

Mamdani and Hochul Unveil Free 2-Year-Old Child Care Plan

Proposal excludes Staten Island as initial rollout begins this fall across four boroughs.

Mar. 6, 2026

Islip Approves Tax Break for Families of Fallen Officers

New policy aims to support spouses of police killed in the line of duty