New York City

Politics

Julie Menin announces she has the support to be the next council speaker

The council member from Manhattan claimed to have 36 votes and the backing of four unions.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: As NYC gets hotter, access to pools is more important than ever

As New Yorkers face record-breaking temperatures, pools are becoming a necessity for public health, not a luxury.

Politics

Politics

Menin to announce major support in City Council speaker race

The speaker hopeful is expected to announce endorsements from labor unions including UFT and 32BJ SEIU as well as council members.

Technology

Politics

New York City will try (again) to regulate AI

The council passed a package of bills creating a new ‘office of algorithmic accountability.’ It’s not the first attempt to rein in AI use.

Policy

Policy

Adrienne Adams on outdoor dining program: This isn’t new

Some lawmakers are pushing for change as restaurants struggle with the current system, the speaker said the council “just went back to pre-pandemic” regulations.

Immigration

Policy

Goldman seeks answers from Tisch on Nov. 12 NYPD-ICE incident

The lawmaker penned a letter to the police commissioner looking to clarify the department’s protocol.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Fast, free and fair – a universal and targeted affordability agenda for transit riders

Our next mayor should fund free buses for every rider, free subway rides for very low-income New Yorkers, and half-fares for more workers.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: The life-saving difference salons can make

The city must provide salons with clear, multilingual posters that explain the signs of gender-based violence and list free hotlines and services where survivors can get help.

Personality

Personality

Combating the rising price of auto insurance in New York

In a fireside chat, Kathryn Wylde talks about why rates are so high and how legislators can help lower them.

Energy & Environment

Policy

Recalibrating what’s realistic for New York’s clean energy future

City & State’s Energy Infrastructure Summit served as a forum to discuss what’s next and what’s possible in this growing sector.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: FDR, DJT and ZKM

Can admiration for the architect of the New Deal unite President Donald J. Trump and Mayor-elect Zohran K. Mamdani?

Personality

Personality

Andrew Cuomo was inevitable – until he wasn’t

Former Govs. Andrew Cuomo and Mario Cuomo were central to political life in New York for five decades. Now, the Cuomo era might be over.

News & Politics

Politics

DSA recommends against endorsing Ossé’s congressional bid

City Council Member Chi Ossé’s planned primary challenge to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is now on life support.

Opinion

Opinion

Editor’s note: The party’s over at Gracie Mansion

We regret to inform you, but New York City Mayor Eric Adams is not having a holiday celebration for reporters this year.

News & Politics

Politics

Nydia Velázquez leaves huge shoes. Who wants to fill them?

Both socialists and progressives are eyeing the seat, which is among the most left-leaning in the country.