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Understanding DSA’s structure

NYC-DSA is the socialist organization’s largest local chapter, but there are 10 other chapters in New York state.

News & Politics

Get to know DSA’s internal caucuses

From Socialist Majority Caucus to Marxist Unity Group, these are the groups within the group that are driving its policies and priorities.

Heard Around Town

OK Zohran, so you aced the storm.

Many New Yorkers were impressed.

DSA

What’s a Socialist in Office?

DSA-endorsed lawmakers meet regularly with the socialist group to coordinate strategy.

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New York City

Who’s going to pay for AC in New York City?

Air conditioning could soon be required, but questions remain about how it’ll be implemented.

Energy & Environment

Gowanus faces a hidden threat beneath its neighborhood boom

With 141 residential buildings on the way and an increased risk of flooding, residents worry about contaminants underground.

Budget

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s FY 2027 executive budget proposal: by the numbers

It’s not an “austerity budget,” but it’s cautious.

Budget

Finances in MY executive budget? It’s more likely than you think

Gov. Kathy Hochul pitched a fiscally-focused spending plan that plays it safe with state money and is light on prickly policy proposals.

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DSA

NYC-DSA co-Chair Grace Mausser: This is the most important moment for U.S. socialists in a century

The woman who led the DSA to new heights of power is now working on building alliances.

DSA

Bernie Sanders spawned unnumbered socialists. NYC-DSA co-chair Gustavo Gordillo was one of them.

A class on “radical Latin American cinema,” climate change concerns and a populist presidential campaign were the recipe that formed the influential New York City leftist.

Personality

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

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Publisher's Section

The 2026 Trailblazers in Health Care

New York’s notable policymakers, providers and practitioners in the medical field.

Power Lists

The 2026 Albany Power 100

The most influential New Yorkers in state government and politics.

Who's Who

The 2026 Who’s Who in Political Consulting & Communications

Top campaign professionals to know in New York.

Power Lists

The 2025 Upstate Power 100

Key New York leaders making an impact north of Westchester.

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Opinion

Editor’s note: When you’re up, you’re up and when you’re down …

The nature of political power means that one day you’re secretary to the governor, and the next you’re just a visitor.

Opinion

Opinion: Mamdani needs better political time management

Wading into the murky waters of primary politics is a quagmire that wastes your time and energy.

Opinion

Opinion: A $64 million wake-up call for ethnic and community media

Outlets that can demonstrate their value with concrete metrics will be well-positioned to succeed, but those that appear analog in a digital governance era risk being bypassed.

NYN MediaShow All

Opinion

Opinion: Too many New Yorkers still can’t get the mental health care they need

State Sens. Samra Brouk and Nathalia Fernandez have introduced two bills to fix this issue.

Interviews & Profiles

Overcoming leadership challenges and creating nonprofit succession plans

An interview with Family & Children’s Association President and CEO Jeffrey Reynolds.

Opinion

Opinion: Funders should support nonprofit transformation

Amid widespread nonprofit distress, leaders need support for radical change.

NYN Media

Opinion: Mamdani must act big (and small) on housing

Six ways the new administration can change the trajectory of affordability in New York City.