Politics
Politics
Blakeman sends fake pied-à-terre letters in campaign stunt
The GOP gubernatorial candidate has graduated from potentially deceptive AI to potentially deceptive mail.
Personality
Personality
Harry Nespoli reflects on the evolution of the labor movement
The former head of the Municipal Labor Committee talks about working with Mike Bloomberg and Jessica Tisch.
Politics
Politics
Hochul says Trump is ‘defunding the police’ amid growing tension with Washington
The Trump administration is turning up the heat on New York ahead of the election – and vice versa.
New York City
Politics
City Council grills Mamdani’s pick for key housing position
City Council members pressed Board of Standards and Appeals nominee John Mangin on whether he’d listen to local voices while overseeing certain affordable housing projects.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Meet the brains behind the State Fair
State Fair Director Julie LaFave works all year to make the annual tradition happen.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Spotting Samuelsen’s strategy
He’s a savvy political operator, despite his brash style.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Legionella community outbreaks are hard. Politicizing them makes them harder.
When New Yorkers hear competing claims from elected officials, advocates, commentators and public health experts, it becomes harder to know who to trust.
New York City
Politics
Book excerpt: How David Dinkins’ diverse coalition fell apart
By 1993, identity politics had fractured the mayor’s tenuous hold on different groups of constituents.
New York City
Policy
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.
NYN Media
NYN Media
New York is still helping Dolly Parton give books to kids
OCFS is awarding $1 million in grants this year for Parton’s Imagination Library
Politics
Politics
Despite early promises of transparency, Hochul has dragged her feet in releasing her detailed public schedules
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s detailed public schedules have been released long after the fact and lacking in information.
Personality
Personality
John Samuelsen and the art of strategic petrol bomb-throwing
The old-school transit union leader picks a lot of quixotic fights. He swears it’s all part of the plan.
DSA
Politics
NYC-DSA approves $95k leader salaries
The socialist organization’s co-chairs hadn’t been getting paid – but the decision comes at an awkward time.
2026 congressional midterm elections
Politics
In Hudson Valley race, Lawler and Conley are fighting Middle East wars
Democrat Cait Conley responded to GOP attacks tying her to the botched pullout from Afghanistan, and spoke about her record of service.
New York City
Personality
TikTokers worldwide want Zohran Mamdani to fix their problems
The social media mayor is known for making TikToks, but he may be watching yours too.
Somos
Politics
With Puerto Rico’s drought, activists urge Somos to reconsider
The political conference in San Juan draws thousands of New Yorkers.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics
Hochul blasts tariffs at State Fair as Blakeman agrees to end formal ICE agreement
The governor wouldn’t let fairgoers forget Trump’s trade war and tariffs – and got a win in Nassau County.
DSA
Politics