Author Archive
New York City
Politics
Julie Menin announces she has the support to be the next council speaker
The council member from Manhattan claimed to have 36 votes and the backing of four unions.
Politics
Politics
Menin to announce major support in City Council speaker race
The speaker hopeful is expected to announce endorsements from labor unions including UFT and 32BJ SEIU as well as council members.
Zohran Mamdani
Personality
Who’s who in Zohran Mamdani’s administration?
Meet the folks who will run New York City come 2026.
New York City
Politics
Mamdani and Trump, affectionately, meet face to face
Just two populist New Yorkers with massive charisma and opposing agendas who seem to get along famously.
Personality
Politics
5 things to know about Jessica Tisch
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani sealed the deal to keep Jessica Tisch on as NYPD commissioner.
News & Politics
Politics
Reps. Nydia Velázquez and Yvette Clarke back Crystal Hudson for City Council speaker
As five speaker candidates continue to work toward a winning coalition, Hudson’s increasingly looks like it will count on Brooklyn.
New York City Council
Politics
Amanda Farías pitches child care for council staff
Child care – a point of alignment between the governor and incoming mayor – is an emerging topic of discussion in the City Council speaker’s race too.
New York City
Politics
Can Brooklyn stand united in City Council speaker race?
Both the borough’s Democratic leader and many of its members want to vote as a bloc. First they would have to agree on a candidate to support.
Personality
Personality
5 things to know about Dean Fuleihan
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s first deputy mayor is twice his age and has many fans in government.
News & Politics
Politics
Mayor Eric Adams vetoes four City Council bills
The legislation under the axe includes bills that would require pay equity reporting for large private companies and limit rent contributions for certain voucher recipients.
News & Politics
Politics
Speaker candidates project strength at Somos
The race for the second-most powerful position in City Hall is on in San Juan.
MagazineShow All
News & Politics
Politics
Zohran Mamdani, jubilant, takes New York
More than 2 million New Yorkers voted in this year’s mayoral election, the most since the 1960s.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Endorsements in the 2025 NYC mayoral general election
Here’s who’s backing whom in a three-way race.
New York City Council
Politics
Who is running for New York City Council speaker?
Five candidates are competing in the city’s trickiest race.
New York City
Politics
Carmen De La Rosa to drop speaker bid and back Crystal Hudson
The move could help consolidate support for a more progressive candidate for City Council speaker.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Greg Meeks to convene city power brokers this weekend to discuss council speaker race
The Queens County boss will host a roundtable ahead of the all-important Somos conference.
New York City
Politics
A new element in the City Council speaker’s race: members-only candidate forums
Speaker candidates will have a chance to make their pitch at forums with council members on Wednesday and Thursday.
Heard Around Town
Politics
At Forest Hills Stadium, Zohran Mamdani asks for ‘more’
The massive rally was headlined by Bernie Sanders and AOC, with a notable appearance from Gov. Kathy Hochul.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
Key moments in the final NYC mayoral debate of 2025
Andrew Cuomo gets his night to shine – then bolts to Madison Square Garden.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
In final stretch of mayoral race, Andrew Cuomo pivots to tech
Eric Adams promised to be a crypto mayor back in 2021. Andrew Cuomo’s new proposal could be taking a shot at that title.
