Donald Trump
Politics
Cait Conley fears Trump’s cartel focus could create a national security blind spot
The NY-17 Democratic nominee questioned the administration’s planning for Iran and said she would seek a seat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, if elected.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics
Blakeman fundraising numbers much lower than he initially touted
A top campaign official said the GOP gubernatorial candidate had raised $11 million. His filings show that number was off by millions. His campaign stands by it.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Mamdani raises $304,000 in first reelection filing
The New York City mayor plans on opting out of the public funding program in 2029 after bringing in big contributions.
Events
Policy
Aging leaders celebrate new funding amid demographic boom
As New York’s senior population grows, DFTA Commissioner Lisa Scott-McKenzie said providers need to think beyond the pasta.
New York City Council
Politics
Horse carriage ban sponsor Chris Marte is having a moment
A Q&A with the the lower Manhattan council member who’s in the middle of two major legislative battles, regulating horses and home health aides.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Siffert, Martinez win tight Assembly races after recounts
Poised for November wins, attorney David Siffert would be New York’s first nonbinary state legislator as Patrick Martinez continues the Crowley dynasty.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: It's time to end horse-drawn carriages in New York City
After crashes, deaths and chaos, the City Council must pass Romanch’s Law.
DSA
Politics
DSA debates how to debate AOC presidential endorsement
Explaining the latest fight roiling the Democratic Socialists of America
Policy
Policy
A brief history of New York City’s neverending horse carriage controversy
Since Central Park first opened, no one has been able to agree whether horse-drawn carriages should be allowed to transport tourists around the city.
Opinion
Opinion
Editor’s note: De Blasio talks to the Irish, Italians and Mamdani
The former mayor helped write the rules for the new era of populism in New York City.
Zohran Mamdani
Personality
Why Mamdani won’t take off that damn suit
For Zohran Mamdani, almost no mayoral pursuit will be done sans suit.
LGBTQ+
Politics
State lawmakers eye LGBTQ+ caucus in Albany
The state Legislature is set to welcome the most out LGBTQ+ lawmakers in its history.
NYN Media
NYN Media
Child support cases see citywide speed up
A new Her Justice report examined how the New York City Family Court system has used a new program to work through its case backlog.
New York City
Politics
New rules: You don’t need labor during an election; you need them after
In the reshuffling of power over the past two years, Big Labor has lost several big races.
Who's Who
Power Lists
The 2026 Who’s Who in Insurance
Key players in New York’s multitrillion-dollar industry.
New York State
Personality
How Jordan Wright held off the DSA
The Assembly member gave the DSA its only loss in last month’s primaries. He said it’s thanks to old-school campaigning.
New York City
Policy
Legislation to ban horse carriages nears majority support
Hold your horses: Council Members Oswald Feliz, Lynn Schulman and Kamillah Hanks have signed on as co-sponsors and Rita Joseph is poised to follow.
Opinion
Opinion