Feb. 16, 2026
Salamanca Approves Budget with Tax Hike, Wildwood Ave. Paving
City council adopts $12.8M spending plan with 2% property tax increase
Feb. 16, 2026
Mamdani's 'Rental Ripoff' Hearings to Exclude NYCHA Tenants
Mayor's new program will focus on private landlords, not public housing issues
Feb. 15, 2026
Albany's First Black Mayor Reflects on Historic Tenure
Dorcey Applyrs discusses her priorities, vision, and personal journey to City Hall.
Feb. 15, 2026
NYC Sees Wave of Affordable Housing Demolition for Luxury Developments
Concerns raised over displacement of long-term residents and small businesses as affordable units are replaced.
Feb. 15, 2026
NYC Mayor Extends Emergency Order to Address Jail Compliance
The order gives the Department of Correction 10 days to develop a plan to bring jails into full compliance with laws.
Feb. 15, 2026
NYC's New Climate Chief Focuses on Environmental Justice and City Resilience
Louise Yeung takes helm of Mayor's Office for Climate and Environmental Justice, aiming to integrate climate policy with housing, transportation, and economic justice.
Feb. 15, 2026
Governor Hochul Proposes $200 Million Plan to Revitalize Downtown Albany
Funding to focus on housing, jobs, and community improvements in the state capital's core
Feb. 15, 2026
New York Mayor Skips Catholic Archbishop's Installation
Mamdani breaks decades-long tradition, drawing criticism from local media and former mayor
Feb. 14, 2026
Mayor Mamdani Restarts Bronx, Brooklyn Transit Projects
Announces new bus lanes, protected bike lanes to improve speed and safety
Feb. 14, 2026
NYC to Restart Bronx, Brooklyn Bus & Bike Lanes
New projects aim to improve transit reliability and safety for pedestrians and cyclists
Feb. 14, 2026
Suffolk Republicans Demand Pothole Repairs on Route 25
Local leaders call on state to fix dangerous conditions on busy roadway.
Feb. 14, 2026
Brooklyn Hospital Seeks to Demolish Historic Synagogue for Housing Project
Local Jewish community fights to save 100-year-old Kingsbrook Shul from being torn down
Feb. 14, 2026
NYC Mayor Mamdani Faces Backlash from Catholic Community
Mayor skips archbishop's installation, hires controversial activist for inaugural committee
Feb. 14, 2026
Viral Images Spark Debate Over NYC Sanitation Issues Under Mayor Mamdani
Critics argue basic services like trash pickup should be prioritized over policy initiatives.
Feb. 14, 2026
NYC Mayor Pledges New Bike and Bus Lanes, But Lacks Details
Mayor Mamdani announces plans to complete stalled projects, but can't provide specifics on mileage or scope.
Feb. 13, 2026
New NYC Mayor Revives Bus and Bike Lanes Killed by Predecessor
Zohran Mamdani announces plans to install dedicated bus and bike lanes, reversing decisions made by former Mayor Eric Adams.
Feb. 13, 2026
Mayor Mamdani Taps Shihata as NYC DOI Chief
Nadia Shihata, a former federal prosecutor, will lead the city's anti-corruption efforts as the new commissioner of the Department of Investigation.
Feb. 13, 2026
Binghamton City to Take Over Struggling Retail Complex
Mayor Kraham says no delays expected in city's eminent domain takeover of Binghamton Plaza
Feb. 13, 2026
Two candidates compete for vacant Syracuse Common Council seat
A longtime member and a newcomer vie for the at-large position
Feb. 13, 2026
Giuliani Criticizes NYC Mayor's Budget Projections
Former mayor claims current administration is inflating deficit estimates to justify tax hikes on high earners.
