2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics
Blakeman courts right-wing voters at state Conservative Party conference
Likely GOP gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman addressed members of the third party at their annual conference in Albany.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Cabán and Nurse will lead NYC Council Progressive Caucus
And they foresee much alignment with Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
News & Politics
Politics
Vivian Cook won’t seek reelection to the Assembly
The Queens Dems are backing Meeks aide Nathaniel Hezekiah to succeed the 88-year-old Cook.
News & Politics
Politics
Julie Won files to run in NY-7
The New York City Council member is poised to jump in an already hotly contested primary for one of the city’s most progressive districts.
NYN Media
NYN Media
Opinion: The hidden twin crises facing older New Yorkers
A local solution that pairs meal delivery with human connection is taking shape.
Interviews & Profiles
NYN Media
Procurement reform is Lincoln Restler’s problem now.
A Q&A with the new City Council contracts committee chair on “one of the most intractable and problematic components of city government.”
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Hochul must act as deed theft pushes New Yorkers out of their homes
Homeownership cannot be left out of housing justice. Black homeowners deserve protections, and the governor has the power to stop displacement now.
Personality
Personality
Dorcey Applyrs is ready to treat Albany’s ills
An interview with Albany’s first Black mayor
News & Politics
Policy
New York lawmakers want to keep AI out of news
State Sen. Pat Fahy and Assembly Member Nily Rozic’s NY FAIR News Act would require disclosures on AI journalism, among other protections.
News & Politics
Politics
Mark Levine endorses Dan Goldman for Congress
That’s a blow to Brad Lander, Levine’s predecessor as comptroller – unless redistricting shakes up the congressional race.
New York City
Policy
Deadly extended cold snap proves early challenge for Mamdani
The snowstorm was one thing. Extended cold temperatures is another.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Millionaires must pay their fair share to ensure NYC’s affordability
The Fair Share Act would enact a modest 2% surcharge on incomes over $1 million.
New York City
Policy
Poll: New Yorkers not that interested in hailing a robotaxi
Amid a lobbying push for self-driving cars, a new survey shows less than a third of New Yorkers are interested in riding in one.
New York State
Politics
Hochul campaign quickly weaponizes immigrant announcement against Blakeman
Within hours of proposing a ban on local agreements with federal immigration officials, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s campaign was using it to attack her likely Republican opponent’s’s support of ICE
New York State
Policy
Hochul proposes banning local cooperation with ICE
In a shift, Gov. Kathy Hochul has thrown her support behind ending 287(g) agreements, a key component of existing legislation immigrant advocates are pushing for
New York City
Politics
NYC Council announces antisemitism task force, raising eyebrows with Vernikov leadership
The city faces increased antisemitism crimes, and Speaker Julie Menin has made the issue a priority.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Mark Levine says the NYC budget gap really is that bad
It’s also politically convenient for a mayor looking to tax the rich.
2026 New York state elections
Politics