News & Politics
Politics
Progressive groups decry House’s investigation into NYC leftist org
Republicans have accused The People’s Forum of boosting the CCP. Supporters say the investigation is modern McCarthyism.
Upstate
Politics
Zellner in line for DMV commissioner, sources say
Despite losing reelection and tough political headwinds in the Erie County Democratic Party, outgoing state Sen. Jeremy Zellner may have a soft place to land.
Personality
Personality
Who’s staying cool in New York’s scorching summers?
In some counties, 1 in 3 households don’t have air conditioning.
News & Politics
Politics
Pataki urges candidates to accept gubernatorial election results
With a new building in his honor, former Gov. George Pataki had some words of wisdom for both major political parties.
2026 congressional midterm elections
Politics
Mamdani and allies celebrate El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan
New York socialists helped power Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate primary win, the latest battle in an ongoing proxy war between progressives and the Democratic establishment.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: My slightly scary upstate swing
It was great to meet political players in Syracuse and Buffalo – and stay in a haunted hotel.
New York City
Policy
Darcel Clark is focused on preventing youth crime before prosecuting it
The Bronx district attorney talks about the Mamdani administration, NYPD presence in the borough and the push to close Rikers.
New York City Council
Policy
Concerned about e-bikes? Julie Menin is looking into them
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he’ll review 17 bills under consideration by the City Council, but said his priority is cracking down on already illegal e-bikes and e-scooters.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Komatireddy’s law-and-order AG campaign
Republican attorney general nominee Saritha Komatireddy is going against the odds in her attempt to unseat two-term Letitia James.
New York City
Policy
Rikers commission aims to seize momentum with video campaign
The commission assembled to keep New York City on track to close Rikers Island is releasing a series of videos aimed at spurring progress forward.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Confusion, legal questions surround ranked choice voting effort in city of Albany
Ranked choice, but no primaries? Albany Dems and progressives are teaming up to defeat a proposal that would end them.
NYN Media
NYN Media
Taylor Swift’s wedding spurs fandom-led philanthropy
As hundreds gathered for New York Cares’ Swift-themed student supply event, galvanizing pop culture fanbases may boost nonprofit giving and volunteer needs.
New York City
Politics
Dozens of city officials are driven around by chauffeurs. Are they living in a bubble?
The passenger princess life can be isolating, but some call it a necessity of the job.
Transportation
Politics
Who gets a car in the Mamdani administration? These 52 officials
A car and driver is a perk for dozens of jobs in city government besides the mayor.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Teaming up for the good of NYC infrastructure
The renewal of Joint Bidding in Albany is a must for New Yorkers.
NYPD
Politics