2026 congressional midterm elections
Politics
Is Constantino’s brash social media persona landing with voters?
Even Roger Stone thinks Anthony Constantino should woo voters in the 21st Congressional District with more honey and less vinegar.
New York State
Politics
2026 New York state legislative general election races to watch
The top contests for the state Senate and Assembly.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: The horse heroine
In the battle of the speaker vs. the union boss, Julie Menin emerged victorious.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The Brooklyn Democratic Party is at war with itself. Can they flip four seats this November?
In a potential blue wave year, four state legislative seats in Brooklyn are in play for Democrats. Will the county machine’s mess be a costly distraction?
Who's Who
Power Lists
The 2026 Who’s Who in Professional & Advisory Services
Notable leaders who have specialized knowledge and strategic insights
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Hochul spends first weekend of early voting with Mamdani in tow
As the governor aimed to energize young progressives, her opponent Bruce Blakeman appealed to the mayor’s haters.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
A cheat sheet to super PACs in New York’s 2026 general elections
They all may have very similar names, but trust us, they’re funded by very different people supporting very different candidates.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Understanding the NYC ballot proposals
A cheat sheet for the final exam on government efficiency
New York State
Personality
Instagram, comic books and public engagement: One watchdog’s plan to protect inspector general independence
Lucy Lang, the inspector general for New York state, argued in an interview with Government Executive that IGs should prioritize improving the public’s trust in government – both through investigations and making sure citizens know that oversight is happening.
New York City
Policy
New York City Council votes to ban horse-drawn carriages
City Council leaders championed the horse carriage ban as a humane and safe move after years of debate, voting Thursday to outlaw the industry.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Specialized solutions
It’s time the mayor and chancellor reform the exam for specialized high schools – and add additional schools to serve more ambitious students.
New York City
Politics
Prosecutors lay out more phone evidence against Eric Ulrich
The third day of the former Eric Adams administration official’s corruption trial brought on more calls between him and his codefendants.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Hochul leads Blakeman 14 points in Quinnipiac poll
The governor’s lead is smaller than it was in the university’s poll last month, but it’s still a comfortable margin.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: On National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, we must protect the most vulnerable among us
We need a new law to empower the city to pursue remediation of dangerous lead hazards in housing.
Education
Policy
Nikole Hannah-Jones grills NYC schools chancellor on long-awaited desegregation plan
Mamdani appointee Kamar Samuels was put in the hot seat – and his repetitive answers were met with vocal dissatisfaction from the audience.
Criminal Justice
Politics
Where’s Waldo? In the courtroom
Former New York City Council Member Eric Ulrich’s nickname was revealed, on the second day of his corruption trial.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Hochul, Blakeman talk kitchen table issues two weeks from Election Day
Gov. Kathy Hochul made a timely announcement on her progress on anti-insurance fraud measures as her challenger, Bruce Blakeman, attacked her on utility costs.
Policy
Policy
Debate picks up over Delivery Protection Act
The National Urban League is campaigning against the legislation that would require Amazon to hire “last-mile” delivery workers as employees. Mayor Zohran Mamdani is standing by it.
Opinion
Opinion