Heard Around Town
Policy
Mamdani begins his first budget tango – with ample criticism for his predecessor
And just like his predecessor, he faces hard choices.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Climate change is eating away at NYC bridges
Meanwhile, the cost of preventing a disaster continues to rise.
Zohran Mamdani
Politics
Who’s who in Zohran Mamdani’s administration?
Meet the folks who are running New York City.
Immigration
Policy
'Sooner rather than later:' Stewart-Cousins is ready to pass immigrant protections
After expressing support for a prominent bill to expand sanctuary policies, state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins seems to be putting weight behind her words
Eric Adams
Policy
The City Council will let three of Eric Adams’ vetoes stand – while overriding 17 others.
A bill opposed by the real estate industry known as COPA and a police accountability bill are among the pieces of legislation that won’t become law under new Council Speaker Julie Menin.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Living paycheck to paycheck is hard enough – let’s not make it worse
The STOP Act would rein in unchecked app-based payday loan companies that exploit workers.
News & Politics
Politics
DSA’s membership nearly doubled since start of Mamdani campaign
After years of declining membership, the socialist organization now has over 90,000 members.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Good government watchdogs want COIB to restrict electioneering
After two recent rounds of ballot proposals, the advocates are yelling at the refs.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Alex Bores vs. AI in NY-12
The Assembly member and congressional candidate says he’s ready to battle AI Goliaths. He’s getting plenty of practice already.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: A turning point for our communities in 2026
A message to the new mayor of New York City.
News & Politics
Politics
Understanding DSA’s structure
NYC-DSA is the socialist organization’s largest local chapter, but there are 10 other chapters in New York state.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Here are the NYC seats DSA is eyeing in 2026
Nepo babies, Eric Adams allies, representatives of lefty districts, beware.
Personality
Personality
Zohran Mamdani needs a winter hat. We have some ideas.
The mayor had moms everywhere concerned.
News & Politics
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.
DSA
Politics
What’s a Socialist in Office?
DSA-endorsed lawmakers meet regularly with the socialist group to coordinate strategy.
Opinion
NYN Media
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.
Publisher's Section
Power Lists
The 2026 Trailblazers in Health Care
New York’s notable policymakers, providers and practitioners in the medical field.
DSA
Politics
DSA members in their own words
“There’s what you see on the outside, and there’s what happens on the inside.”
DSA
Politics