Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Dems kick off statewide anti-Blakeman tour
Democrats are spending millions to push back on Blakeman’s record as he’s made gains in recent polls.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Striking at the second homers
With the pied-à-terre tax, democratic socialism begins its turn in the spotlight.
News & Politics
Politics
The 2026 NYC congressional primaries to watch
Six races that could transform the delegation.
News & Politics
Politics
DSA is targeting Rep. Adriano Espaillat in NY-13
Darializa Avila Chevalier is a pro-Palestine activist and public defense investigator who is running against the uptown power broker.
News & Politics
Politics
In NY-10 it’s Lander’s progressive relationships versus Goldman’s money
The former comptroller is backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, but the incumbent is committing at least $1 million to get himself reelected.
News & Politics
Politics
A test of Mamdani’s endorsement power in the race to represent NY-7
An acolyte of the popular mayor is up against the Brooklyn Borough president and a City Council member.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
There’s a lot of money – and competition – in the race to replace Rep. Jerry Nadler
Midtown Manhattan hasn’t had an open congressional seat in decades, so everyone’s watching NY-12.
News & Politics
Politics
BOE findings put Bunkeddeko’s ballot position in jeopardy
A preliminary staff report determined that state comptroller candidate Adem Bunkeddeko did not submit enough valid petition signatures to appear on the Democratic primary ballot
Policy
Policy
Council considers options after Mamdani vetoes buffer zone bill
The bill initially passed the City Council with 30 votes but 34 votes are needed to override the mayor’s veto.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: When an arrest can help
Council Member Chi Ossé got roughed up by the cops this week, boosting awareness of deed theft – and his own profile.
Heard Around Town
Policy
And just like that, Eric Adams’ last PMMR is out
The Preliminary Mayor’s Management Report evaluates city agency performance.
Budget
Policy
Heastie doesn’t hate the budget player, but hates the budget game
The Assembly speaker said the current process is too tilted in favor of the governor and supports a change in theory – if not in practice.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Frank Carone’s lobbying firm isn’t a lobbying firm anymore
Oaktree has fallen, after Eric Adams left office
Heard Around Town
Politics
Brian Benjamin is still waiting for the state to cover his legal costs
New York is supposed to pay the former lieutenant governor’s lawyers since his federal corruption case got dropped.
News & Politics
Politics
Menin warns against potential Mamdani veto of buffer zone bill
Three of the city’s most prominent Jewish elected officials convened Wednesday for a discussion at the 92nd Street Y.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Extreme storms are flooding New York City, but there’s a solution
The Rain Ready New York Act would give municipalities the tools they need to manage stormwater flooding.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Chi Ossé arrested after protesting deed theft
After the New York City Council member was forced to the ground and handcuffed by several officers, he called for state and city action to prevent real estate speculators from preying on his constituents.
Budget
Policy