Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The rise of Tammamdani Hall
How Zohran Mamdani (and DSA) built a political machine that just can’t lose.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: DAC déjà vu
The closing days division in the Harlem congressional race felt like last year’s mayoral race.
Publisher's Section
Power Lists
Above & Beyond: Protecting New York
Notable leaders in public safety, emergency management, cybersecurity and more
News & Politics
Politics
Rafael Rubio, City Council staffer detained by ICE, is freed after 5 months behind bars
The 45-year-old has been released while he fights for asylum.
New York City
Politics
It’s a hot socialist summer – but not for these interns
Former interns rallied at City Hall to put pressure on the City Council.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: New York needs an EDC leader with an eye on the water
This summer offers a rare chance to unlock the economic potential of our waterfront.
New York City
Policy
Menin delays budget handshake, pressing Mamdani on rental voucher expansion
The City Council is serious about dropping this lawsuit and putting hundreds of millions more toward an already expensive program.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Here’s how to avoid a DSA challenge
A Q&A with DSA Co-chair Gustavo Gordillo, who’s relishing this year’s victory even more than 2025.
DSA
Opinion
Opinion: DSA’s championship performance
The Democratic Socialists of America capitalized on anger with Bibi Netanyahu, Israel’s embattled prime minister, to (almost) sweep this week’s primaries.
New York City
Policy
New York City is freezing the rent
The Rent Guidelines Board approved a one-year rent freeze for the city’s rent-stabilized housing stock.
2026 New York state elections
Politics
Lefties didn’t just win state legislative races – incumbents lost big
With Trump in office, Democrats are demanding that someone – anyone – just do something.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Universal childcare means expanding after school programming too
New York City should double funding for new seats in the budget.
News & Politics
Politics
As city budget deadline looms, Mamdani faces renewed calls to keep campaign promises
Outside City Hall, advocates rallied to curb NYPD spending and expand rental assistance.
New York City
Opinion
Opinion: Dems and GOP agree, we need an AI moratorium
The school year ends this week. Let’s start the next year without it.
News & Politics
Politics
Diana Ayala: The OTHER Uptown insurgent
The former City Council Member unseated Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs – and wants to work with DAC.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Hochul leads Blakeman by 20 points in latest Siena poll
The governor’s favorability rating is up, too – though so is her opponent’s.
Personality
Personality
Christian Celeste Tate’s notifications are going crazy after his Assembly win
A Q&A with one of the DSA-backed challengers who unseated an incumbent in New York City.
2026 congressional midterm elections
Personality
6 jobs Jack Schlossberg can do instead of Congress
The Kennedy scion probably needs to scroll on LinkedIn, the job market’s rough right now.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Hochul has her strategy, and she’s sticking to it after primary day
Even as left-wing candidates thrived, the moderate governor is staying focused on fighting Trump as general election season begins.
News & Politics
Politics