# Politics: New York City

Updated Fri Nov 6, 4:18 PM Eastern. Most important first.

- [Brace for bus and bike lane boom following NYC ballot approval](/new-york/stories/9e88ecc539.md): Mayor Mamdani helped pave over a bump in the bike lane to the Williamsburg Bridge. Supporters and foes of street safety projects agree that more of them are now on the horizon. [ more › ] (Gothamist / WNYC, 2026-11-05 18:00 EST)
- [City Council sets emergency hearing on lithium-battery fires](/new-york/stories/105288014b.md) [developing]: The City Council set a Nov. 20 emergency hearing after lithium-battery fires rose 68% and killed 10, according to the New York Post. (New York Post – Metro, 2026-11-06 15:28 EST)
- [Mayor backs bill to stop Amazon outsourcing deliveries](/new-york/stories/c927ce003c.md): Mayor Zohran Mamdani supports a bill that would stop Amazon from outsourcing its deliveries. Council Speaker Julie Menin and business leaders have raised concerns. (The New York Times – N.Y./Region, 2026-11-06 13:28 EST)
- [Nearly half of NYPD paid detail cops exceeded weekly work limits, and were often denied their pay: investigation](/new-york/stories/59872928f0.md): The Department of Investigation (DOI) Office of the Inspector General released a report Thursday on the NYPD’s paid detail program, finding that nearly half of officers exceeded weekly work limits and were often stiffed of their pay. (amNY, 2026-11-06 08:05 EST)
- [Mamdani pledged support for NYC street vendors. Now they’re facing a crackdown.](/new-york/stories/fe50bb8ff7.md): Trinkets and merch for sale at City Hall Park. Street vending enforcement has increased sharply this year compared to 2025. [ more › ] (Gothamist / WNYC, 2026-11-05 06:30 EST)
- [Hochul signals possible new taxes to fund childcare plan](/new-york/stories/878455648e.md) [developing]: Governor Kathy Hochul signaled possible new taxes to sustain Mayor Zohran Mamdani's universal childcare plan, according to the New York Post. (New York Post – Metro, 2026-11-06 13:06 EST)
- [Back to blue: Democrats flip four southern Brooklyn districts in midterm election as Republicans plan a comeback](/new-york/stories/88c5bb09ee.md): Two days after the midterm election delivered stunning victories for Democrats across the country, Brooklyn politicos were torn on how to describe the results. (Brooklyn Paper, 2026-11-06 08:00 EST)
- [‘We’re in Charge’: What the Blue Wave Means for New York City](/new-york/stories/7ca47eb6e4.md): At an Election Day eve party at a bowling alley in Williamsburg on Monday night, Gov. Kathy Hochul laid out her dream scenario for the midterms. (THE CITY, 2026-11-06 01:00 EST)
- [Hochul Made Big Gains in NYC’s Blue Wave — Except in These Neighborhoods](/new-york/stories/140d734741.md): Almost 2 million New Yorkers cast their ballots in this year’s gubernatorial election, 218,453 more than in 2022. The increase in voters helped Democratic incumbent Gov. (THE CITY, 2026-11-05 14:41 EST)
- [NYC's 17 Throne Labs public toilets have been open six weeks](/new-york/stories/a3cbaeaa83.md): The city's 17 new Throne Labs public toilets debuted six weeks ago at a cost of $4 million, the New York Post reported. (New York Post – Metro, 2026-11-06 11:52 EST)
- [How Southern Brooklyn Democrats Flipped State Seats in Immigrant-Heavy Areas](/new-york/stories/f05a09b881.md): This story was originally published by Documented. Sign up for their newsletter here. It was around 9:30 p.m., when the loud chants began. (THE CITY, 2026-11-05 14:35 EST)
- [MUNICIPAL COURT ELECTION RESULTS: Republican Etan Harris comes out election night on top in South Brooklyn judicial race](/new-york/stories/e298235a83.md): Amid a nationwide "blue tsunami" of Democratic Party wins, Brooklyn yielded a particularly notable result among a majority of uncontested races for municipal judgeships, with a Republican upset in one of the… (Brooklyn Paper, 2026-11-05 14:05 EST)
- [Midterm elections blog: Democrats pick up House seats in NY and NJ, Hochul reelected](/new-york/stories/09ba8840a8.md): An FBI agent drove his government car the wrong way down a busy Brooklyn thoroughfare, blew through a red light and then struck a pedestrian before speeding away, federal prosecutors said Thursday. (NBC New York, 2026-11-04 23:06 EST)
- [Mamdani Ballot Proposals on Public Space, Street Safety and More Pass in NYC](/new-york/stories/66454b8d6c.md): These proposals were aimed at making city government more efficient. (THE CITY, 2026-11-03 21:59 EST)
- [Mamdani’s victory lap: ‘Foot on the gas, this is the moment’](/new-york/stories/6e769d27a7.md): With major wins across the state and country, the New York City mayor said it’s no time for the Democratic party’s left flank to slow down. (City & State New York, 2026-11-04 17:03 EST)
- [Winners and Losers of the 2026 Midterm Elections in New York](/new-york/stories/4d91d4d4c9.md): Some have surfed the Blue Wave. Others have been swept away. (Hell Gate, 2026-11-04 14:48 EST)
- [Trump urged voters to pretend he’s on the ballot. In NY and NJ they listened.](/new-york/stories/cb8201f034.md): President Trump with Republican candidate for governor Bruce Blakeman. Democrats relentlessly linked their GOP opponents to the Republican president. [ more › ] (Gothamist / WNYC, 2026-11-04 06:34 EST)
- [Even in defeat, a reclusive NJ Republican remained secluded to the last vote](/new-york/stories/a614330185.md): Republican Rep. Tom Kean, Jr. Rep. Tom Kean, Jr., known for refusing interviews and town halls, sequestered himself with supporters after losing the election. [ more › ] (Gothamist / WNYC, 2026-11-04 06:00 EST)
- [LISTEN: A Big Blue Wave Boosts Brooklyn’s Bosses](/new-york/stories/57c30cb614.md): This is an anti-Trump election. This is not necessarily an endorsement of Democrats’ policies in New York State. There’s some of that at play, but this is an anti-Trump election in New York and beyond. (THE CITY, 2026-11-04 03:18 EST)
- [Brooklyn’s own poised to lead Congress](/new-york/stories/571c277229.md): As Democrats sweep midterm elections, two New York lawmakers are expected to lead the House and Senate. (Spectrum News NY1, 2026-11-04 01:50 EST)
- [Brooklyn voters react to expectation for Jeffries to become next House speaker](/new-york/stories/257cfda28e.md): Jeffries' pastor said the moment would be a “confirmation of how our world is changing.” (Spectrum News NY1, 2026-11-04 00:50 EST)
- [Republican Jeff Van Drew concedes NJ congressional seat in surprise victory for Democrats](/new-york/stories/8cd9f6276e.md): Republican New Jersey Rep. Jeff Van Drew Smalltown Cape May Mayor Zack Mullock’s likely victory could mark a historic night for Democrats. [ more › ] (Gothamist / WNYC, 2026-11-03 23:24 EST)
- [How Every Neighborhood in New York City Voted for Governor](/new-york/stories/fb0ad8c8c8.md): Democratic Gov. (THE CITY, 2026-11-03 21:52 EST)
- [Election Day 2026 in NYC: What to know](/new-york/stories/76c788f72d.md): Over the course of the nine-day early voting period, 690,526 of city voters cast their ballots. (Spectrum News NY1, 2026-11-03 19:24 EST)
- [Hell Gate's 2026 Election Day Live Blog](/new-york/stories/c8601ff8b0.md): The votes are coming in, and we're out and about. (Hell Gate, 2026-11-03 09:35 EST)
- [How we report election results](/new-york/stories/e73d3432f2.md): Learn how we get our data and about our process. (Spectrum News NY1, 2026-11-03 04:08 EST)
- [What’s fueling voter interest in this year’s election](/new-york/stories/689739c526.md): Jeff Coltin, editor-in-chief of City & State, joined "Mornings On 1." (Spectrum News NY1, 2026-11-03 01:45 EST)
- [Blakeman makes final campaign push across New York](/new-york/stories/f4dfa56aea.md): Bruce Blakeman wrapped up his statewide campaign tour with stops in Western and Central New York. (Spectrum News NY1, 2026-11-03 00:00 EST)
- [Hochul, Jeffries and other Democrats celebrate Election Day eve in Brooklyn](/new-york/stories/53eef61e4d.md): The state Democratic Party hosted a bowling party that felt like a ball. (City & State New York, 2026-11-02 22:20 EST)
- [N.Y. Democrats rally in Brooklyn night before Election Day](/new-york/stories/b0bcb9d6d3.md): New York Democrats looked to keep the energy up before Election Day at a rally in Williamsburg, Brooklyn Monday. (Spectrum News NY1, 2026-11-02 04:43 EST)
- [Rock the Vote advisor on engaging young voters](/new-york/stories/d1321d08ca.md): Andrew Aydin joined “Mornings On 1” ahead of Election Day to discuss turnout. (Spectrum News NY1, 2026-11-02 03:24 EST)
- [Bill de Blasio: Hochul and Mamdani’s relationship is ‘pretty unprecedented’](/new-york/stories/6c7e9cd791.md): He also spoke about the upcoming Election Day. (Spectrum News NY1, 2026-11-02 02:30 EST)
- [Things to watch for as a New Yorker on Election Night](/new-york/stories/62f04ade53.md): This year, the governor's mansion, all congressional seats and all seats in both houses of the state legislature are up for grabs. (Spectrum News NY1, 2026-11-02 02:00 EST)
- [Democrats see an advantage in New York’s early voting surge](/new-york/stories/0e0781b0f9.md): Nearly two million people statewide cast their votes early, a 67% increase over the 2022 midterm election. (Spectrum News NY1, 2026-11-02 01:26 EST)