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State audit finds room for improvement in NYC’s AI governance
A new report from state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli found New York City has only partially implemented 2023 recommendations on how government should use AI.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
A ‘naked power grab:’ BK Dems rally against proposed rules change
District leaders and elected officials pushing for change in the Brooklyn Democratic Party accused Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn of trying to steal an election.
Zohran Mamdani
Policy
Lobbyists are still feeling good in Mamdani’s New York
They thought the democratic socialist mayor would send lobbyists to Siberia. They're getting a warmer welcome.
Politics
Politics
Some BK Dems call for district leader’s resignation for ‘antisemitic conduct’
Julio Peña III is trying to hold his reform coalition together as Carmella Charrington faces condemnation – and as leader Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn tries to find new votes.
Taxes
Policy
Council’s pied-à-terre hearing produces many grievances, few answers
The City Council had 11 pages of questions, but the Mamdani administration declined to appear.
Budget
Politics
Mamdani orders agencies to find 2.5% savings – again
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is putting his own twist on the PEG.
NYPD
Politics
Mamdani encouraged protests of Netanyahu’s visit. His NYPD will respond to them.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said New York City can’t act independently to arrest the Israeli prime minister, but said those who wish to protest his planned visit should.
News & Politics
Politics
GOP council members distance themselves from Young Republicans after antisemitism claims
Inna Vernikov had her name pulled from the NYYRC website months ago, while Vickie Paladino’s considering skipping the next event.
Artificial Intelligence
Policy
How NYC government is using AI
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani may not use ChatGPT, but his agencies have adopted chatbots and other artificial intelligence.
Artificial Intelligence
Policy
Mamdani’s government has started to embrace AI. Will he?
The personally AI-avoidant mayor faces calls to both expand use of cutting-edge technologies and put in guardrails to curb their usage.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Lasher is keeping Katz
“Anyone focused on blacklisting consultants four months before the most important midterm election of my lifetime should reexamine their priorities.”
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Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Mamdani raises $304,000 in first reelection filing
The New York City mayor plans on opting out of the public funding program in 2029 after bringing in big contributions.
Zohran Mamdani
Policy
What’s NOT in the New York City budget?
From extra cops to 1% for parks, $126 billion and still not everything gets funded.
Policy
Updated
Policy
Mamdani, Menin shake on $126B NYC budget
After a whirlwind weekend of last-minute haggling.
New York City
Policy
New York City is freezing the rent
The Rent Guidelines Board approved a one-year rent freeze for the city’s rent-stabilized housing stock.
News & Politics
Politics
Who is Frank Carone, the former Eric Adams official who allegedly accepted $120K in bribes?
Mayor Eric Adams’ former chief of staff was arrested Wednesday in an alleged bribery scheme connected to a 2022 migrant shelter contract.
News & Politics
Politics
Micah takes Manhattan
Rep. Jerry Nadler’s chosen successor, Micah Lasher, kept the coveted seat for the West Side.
Politics
Politics
Speaker Julie Menin is quite wealthy
And other insights from Zohran Mamdani and other NYC elected officials’ financial disclosures.
2026 congressional midterm elections
Politics
How are New York’s congressional candidates using AI? Debate moderators want to know
“What’s your chatbot?” is the new “what’s your bagel order?”
Albany Agenda
Politics
A cheat sheet to super PACs in the 2026 New York primaries
It’s the wild west out there for outside spending.
