Campaign Confidential
Politics
Hells Angels lawyer goes to bat for Marjorie Velázquez
The City Council member didn’t roll out the red carpet, but is getting some help from the Bronx Democratic Party.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Inez Dickens has moved to evict a tenant while running for office
The Assembly member said the tenant hasn’t paid rent in years, but she has been criticized as a “slumlord” before.
2023 elections
Politics
The WFP endorses a challenger to City Council Member Darlene Mealy
Isis McIntosh Green is getting late support from the progressive third party.
2023 elections
Politics
Why isn’t the GOP trying to unseat the remaining Democrats on Staten Island?
District Attorney Michael McMahon will skate to another term without a primary or general election challenge.
Eric Adams
Politics
Poll: City voters like the mayor – but women are open to an alternative
A new Slingshot Strategies survey finds New York City likes its Democrats.
Cannabis
Policy
Slow cannabis market ‘the product of a choice’ says state weed czar
New York has been criticized for a sluggish licensing process, but Chris Alexander said that’s necessary to achieve equity.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Old overseer overseeing oversight: Amy Loprest is backing leading the New York City Campaign Finance Board
Executive Director Beth Rotman is leaving after just seven months – but she isn’t being pushed out by the mayor.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
How City Council District 9 campaigns are adjusting to Kristin Richardson Jordan dropping out
“A KRJ voter was not an Inez Dickens voter," but does it give Yusef Salaam a boost for this Harlem seat?
Campaign Confidential
Politics
A good sign from Philadelphia, and a positive poll for Eric Adams
It hasn’t been all bad for New York City’s mayor.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Zak Malamed raised $225,000 in first day running for Congress
He’s the latest Democrat to file for Rep. George Santos’ 3rd Congressional District seat.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
The Democrats positioning for a special election in George Santos’ district
Jay Jacobs may hold the power, as candidates like Robert Zimmerman, Anna Kaplan and maybe Tom Suozzi jockey for support.
Personality
Personality
‘She couldn’t handle it’ – why Kristin Richardson Jordan dropped out
Charles Barron, KRJ’s closest ally in the City Council, said he tried to convince her to stay in the race.
Politics
Politics
Ed Cox: The press is ‘too obsessed’ with George Santos
The state Republican Party chair spoke to City & State at an ABNY event that honored City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Sarah Hughes, Olympic figure skater, files to run for Congress on Long Island
Now a lawyer, she’s taking aim at GOP Rep. Anthony D’Esposito in the 4th Congressional District
Affordable Housing Special Report
Policy
Without state action, Eric Adams’ housing goal is just a dream
“It impacts all of us,” the New York City mayor said of state lawmakers’ negotiations on housing.
Heard Around Town
Politics
NY’s Congressional delegation – but not Santos – coordinates on immigration
The governor, too, showed a flurry of action today with the expiration of Title 42
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Mealy’s measly attendance: NYC Council member misses one-third of meetings
New York City Council Member Darlene Mealy is facing a reelection battle this summer – and her absenteeism might not be helpful.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
The NYPD union is targeting NYC Council progressives with ‘defund’ ads
It’s digital-ad-on-a-box-truck season already.
Immigration
Policy
Adams’ order suspending some right-to-shelter protections called premature, illegal
You might expect city leaders to present a united front to face this crisis, but that’s not the case.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Andy King is off the ballot again, after appeal
The former City Council member is trying to win his old seat back, after being expelled in 2020.
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