Government & Politics — Cross Bay News

Supreme Court approves Trump's White House ballroom project. Cross Bay Boulevard residents discuss national priorities, spending, and local impacts.

Cross Bay Boulevard residents worry about rising gas prices and broader conflict after recent US-Iran strikes. Local conversations reflect fears over economic and family safety.

Queens Sgt. Angel Rampersad, 28, was remembered at a funeral after being killed by Iranian attacks, marking the first U.S. troop deaths from direct Iranian fire. This deeply impacts local families.

President Trump's decision to curtail military exercises with South Korea is drawing scrutiny from allies and security experts, raising questions about U.S. commitments in Asia.

NYC Council bans PFAS 'forever chemicals' in FDNY equipment with new legislation championed by Councilmember Joann Ariola. This protects firefighters' health.

A US court ruled that Donald Trump cannot deport students for criticizing Israel, touching on free speech, immigration, and campus protest politics.

President Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America" has sparked diplomatic backlash from Canada, igniting debate and concern in Queens.

Cross Bay Boulevard residents are debating the impact of Trump's legal battle to oust a Federal Reserve governor, fearing economic ripple effects. Local shops and residents in Queens are discussing how this could affect mortgages and small-business lending.

U.S. Supreme Court upholds Trump administration's mail-in ballot restrictions for 2026 midterms, igniting debate on voting access among Queens residents.