New York City
Politics
Ruling: Nikki Lucas doesn’t lead the Brooklyn Dems
In a win for reformers, a lower court judge voided Bichotte Hermelyn’s scheme to ratify new party rules and elect Lucas chair.
New York State
Policy
Lawmakers seek solutions to high concession prices at hearing
The Assembly Consumer Affairs and Protection Committee is zeroing on affordability, one costly stadium snack at a time.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: ‘Governing on easy mode’
The economic conditions of the governor’s next term may not be quite as favorable as her first full term.
Personality
Personality
Fighting for immigrant service members in New York City
A Q&A with city Department of Veterans’ Services Commissioner Yesenia Mata.
Politics
Politics
Mamdani can’t be president – but he still wants to be involved in the 2028 race
The New York City mayor confirmed he’s been meeting with labor leaders to talk about 2028.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Republicans have a credibility problem
To win back New York, we have to tell the truth, including about ourselves, and implement immediate reform.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Here’s where key legislation stands with Gov. Kathy Hochul
How will the governor act on these bills before year’s end?
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: It is time for NY to disclose its high school data
The state’s refusal to release aggregated, depersonalized AP score data is making it harder for families to choose the right high school.
New York State
Politics
Kathy Hochul won in a landslide. What will she do with that mandate?
The governor has been light on specific policy she’ll champion next year, as progressives nipping at her heels feel emboldened in their vision.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: A Lone Star lesson
Democrats’ Texas sweep could have huge implications for 2028 and beyond.
DSA
Politics
After blue wave, socialists look ahead to AOC 2028
Democrats will have a Senate majority – but Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez could aim for the presidency.
Policy
Policy
Mark Levine’s office is almost done registering those delayed early childhood education contracts
The New York City comptroller’s office has been working overtime after delayed payments to 2-K and 3-K providers threatened their ability to open earlier this year.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Time for a change in Southeast Queens
The aggressive enforcement of busways in Downtown Jamaica is making the area less accessible and hurting local businesses.
News & Politics
Politics
Mamdani’s victory lap: ‘Foot on the gas, this is the moment’
With major wins across the state and country, the New York City mayor said it’s no time for the Democratic party’s left flank to slow down.
2026 New York state elections
Politics
Where do all the key New York state legislative races stand?
We’ve been closely watching these contests all election season. Here are the districts that flipped, and others that are too close to call.
Personality
Personality