New York City
Policy
City Council passes several controversial housing bills, setting up potential veto battle
On Julie Menin’s desk in January: Potential vetoes, new legislation and a union push to preserve staff jobs.
Zohran Mamdani
Politics
Who’s who in Zohran Mamdani’s administration?
Meet the folks who will run New York City come 2026.
Heard Around Town
Politics
The last stated meeting of 2025 is upon us
The City Council will consider street vending, delivery worker protections and NYPD oversight, among other things.
Health Care
Policy
Hochul explains her support for Medical Aid in Dying
“We're not talking about ending life early, but about ending dying early,” the governor said.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: New Yorkers deserve clean and affordable energy, not more fossil fuel greed
Despite what oil lobbyists claim, it’s not true that environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act are slowing down renewable energy projects.
Personality
Personality
Quiz: Who got more write-in votes for New York City mayor?
Which New York Knick got more votes and which late night talk show host came out on top?
Policy
Policy
Hochul agrees to sign Medical Aid in Dying bill
The governor will announce on Wednesday that she and lawmakers have reached an agreement on the controversial legislation.
News & Politics
Politics
Here lies the Eric Adams mayoralty
The mayor, in farewell address, touted his ‘perfectly imperfect’ tenure.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Stand with tenants and put bad landlords out of business
After declaring bankruptcy, Pinnacle Group put its 5,000 rent-stabilized apartments up for auction – but the city can work with the Union of Pinnacle Tenants to find a better ownership model.
News & Politics
Politics
Hochul still leads Stefanik, while New Yorkers warm to Mamdani
A new Siena poll found that New York voters are on board with parts of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s agenda.
Personality
Personality
To Jordan Wright, the time to engage young voters is now
The incoming president of the Manhattan Young Democrats reflects on this year’s mayoral race and looks to his second year in the Assembly.
Personality
Personality
2025 Winners & Losers of the Year: Special Awards
Who got stabbed in the back and who was just trying to make a friend?
New York City Council
Politics
Paladino slammed for Islamophobic statements
The New York City Council member called for the “expulsion of Muslims from Western nations.” The outgoing speaker called for “disciplinary action.”
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Mark Levine talks Jewish community’s ‘deliberate show of defiance’ following Sydney attack
“We have even more reason to be open and public and out there, celebrating this holiday, celebrating who we are, literally shining a candle in the darkness,” the incoming New York City comptroller said.
NYN Media
NYN Media
Opinion: The Community Opportunity to Purchase Act gives older adults a fighting chance to stay in their homes
Passing a bill to give nonprofit developers a better chance to buy properties could result in more affordable housing being preserved.
2026 New York state elections
Politics
Everyone’s waiting on Linda Rosenthal
Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal is a shoe-in to succeed state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, but she still hasn’t decided whether to run.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Universal child care is big business for small businesses
Providing free child care is a strategic investment that will deliver immediate opportunities and economic benefits for New York City’s small businesses.
Personality
Personality
2025 Winners & Losers of the Year
Hello Zohran Mamdani and Julie Menin. Goodbye Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams.
Heard Around Town
Politics