Zohran Mamdani
Politics
Who’s who in Zohran Mamdani’s administration?
Meet the folks who are running New York City.
Health Care
Politics
Hochul says federal Medicaid probe won’t impact health care coverage
The governor isn’t concerned a federal investigation and imminent lawsuit related to the state’s Medicaid decisions will hurt its chances to receive a key waiver from the Trump administration.
News & Politics
Politics
Majority of New Yorkers want to tax the rich in NYC
An even larger majority of New York City residents want to raise income taxes on millionaires in the city, according to a new Siena poll.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: New York promised to invest in youth. It’s time to deliver.
The Youth Justice Innovation Fund would take $50 million of unspent Raise the Age funds and make them available to trusted community-based organizations.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Why the fake Daily News cover worked
Journalists worked hard to earn respect – even from the president.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Goldman touts political club support in NY-10
The Independent Neighborhood Democrats are the latest club to back Rep. Dan Goldman after backing Brad Lander in the mayoral race.
News & Politics
Politics
Mamdani criticizes Iranian regime’s ‘brutal government’ while still condemning U.S. and Israeli attacks
The New York City mayor said getting involved in Iran could replicate “devastating consequences” of previous interventions.
News & Politics
Politics
Vickie Paladino charged by ethics committee
The Republican New York City Council member will have a chance to defend her X posts calling to expel Muslims from western nations and similar Islamophobic comments.
Policy
Policy
After years of missed transport targets, the NYC DOT says it’s reworking bus lane goals
New Department of Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn said the Mamdani administration would focus on bus speeds and safety, not just more bus lane miles.
Policy
Policy
Lawmakers want independent medical examiner’s office to investigate prison deaths
It’s unclear how much it would cost to create the new entity within the state Commission of Correction.
New York City
Politics
Eric Ulrich case will go to trial in September, 3 years after indictment
The former City Council member and Eric Adams administration commissioner was indicted on bribery and conspiracy charges back in 2023.
NYN Media
NYN Media
Vera Institute names Insha Rahman president
Rahman helped win bail reform in New York and now hopes to help the Mamdani administration create a Department of Community Safety.
New York City
Politics
As Trump launches attacks on Iran, Mamdani still lacks national security clearance
The mayor has promised to keep New Yorkers safe, but he’s still awaiting approval to know classified federal information.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
NYC’s outgoing Cultural Affairs Commish Laurie Cumbo focused on Black cultural institutions
In a Q&A, she reflected on the ups and downs of Eric Adams’ one term and said she saw her role as a way to undo historic wrongs by lifting up African diaspora art.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
SCOTUS sides with Malliotakis on redistricting case, in blow to NY Dems
New York City’s congressional districts, including Rep. Dan Goldman’s, all are but guaranteed to stay the same for the 2026 midterms.
Gambling
Politics
Casino bids placed big bets on New York City lobbying firms in 2025
Insights from the Lobbying Bureau’s annual report on government influence.
Education
NYN Media
Opinion: On the road to student loan forgiveness, New Yorkers need assistance
New York City should step up in response to the Trump administration.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Activists dispute Hochul’s claims about cost of complying with climate law
A new report highlights potential benefits of a cap-and-invest program, including energy rebates for millions of households.
Policy
Policy