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.

Somos

NYN Media

Editor’s note: Somos day of service returns and is needed ‘more than ever’

With the threat of cuts to SNAP and other benefits looming, conference attendees again volunteer to give back to the island.

News & Politics

Politics

Hochul and Mamdani play nice at Somos

The governor and New York City mayor-elect projected unity in Puerto Rico last week, but they couldn’t completely paper over ideological cracks.

News & Politics

Politics

Poll shows young voters would back Avilés over Goldman in NY-10

The poll from Stand Up Action also found that City Council Member Alexa Avilés is largely unknown in the 10th Congressional District.

Somos

Politics

Live updates from Somos 2025

New mayor, new council, new power structure and a whole 2026 election cycle just ramping up.

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.

Energy & Environment

Policy

Pipeline advancement riles Somos progressives

The state Department of Environmental Conservation greenlit the controversial NESE project.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

Politics

5 takeaways from the 2025 NYC election turnout

Millions (plural!) showed up, Black voters swung toward Mamdani, NIMBY’s represented and more.

News & Politics

Politics

Rep. Elise Stefanik paints dire picture of NY in gubernatorial campaign launch

The Republican announced her campaign for governor in a new video that heavily featured New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.

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.

News & Politics

Politics

Being NYC mayor historically sucks. Will that hold true for Zohran Mamdani?

He’s got an unwieldy coalition, a hostile president and extremely high expectations – but he’s also got global stardom on his side.