NYPD
Politics
Mamdani encouraged protests of Netanyahu’s visit. His NYPD will respond to them.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said New York City can’t act independently to arrest the Israeli prime minister, but said those who wish to protest his planned visit should.
2026 congressional midterm elections
Politics
How big money scrambled to support Espaillat in the final weeks
Dark money donors to super PACs supporting Rep. Adriano Espaillat and Antonio Reynoso were revealed in post-election filings.
News & Politics
Politics
GOP council members distance themselves from Young Republicans after antisemitism claims
Inna Vernikov had her name pulled from the NYYRC website months ago, while Vickie Paladino’s considering skipping the next event.
2026 New York state elections
Politics
Voters may have been caught on camera for years in Fulton County town
The BOE’s investigating courtroom cameras in Broadalbin left on during the June 23 primary.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Anti-Mamdani forces want open primaries
Bringing independents into the mix could harm democratic socialists.
Eric Adams
Personality
Eric Adams’ retirement hobbies include travel, crypto and woodworking
He has also spent time hanging out on the Fox & Friends couch.
Albany Agenda
Personality
David Siffert talks nonbinary identity and bill drafting
Siffert won their Assembly race last week by just 15 votes – but they’d be “a real idiot” to not work closely with their former opponent.
Artificial Intelligence
Policy
Mamdani’s government has started to embrace AI. Will he?
The personally AI-avoidant mayor faces calls to both expand use of cutting-edge technologies and put in guardrails to curb their usage.
Artificial Intelligence
Policy
How NYC government is using AI
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani may not use ChatGPT, but his agencies have adopted chatbots and other artificial intelligence.
Publisher's Section
Power Lists
The 2026 Top Workplaces
Leading employers in New York’s public, private and nonprofit spheres.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Lasher is keeping Katz
“Anyone focused on blacklisting consultants four months before the most important midterm election of my lifetime should reexamine their priorities.”
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: NYC’s proposed horse-carriage ban is driven by emotion and propaganda
“Romanch’s Law” would kill horses and immigrants’ jobs.
New York City Council
Policy
The NYC Council passed a $10k bonus for paraprofessionals. Will the mayor sign it?
Even if he doesn’t, the council has the votes needed to override the mayor’s veto.
New York City Council
Policy
New York City Council votes to give themselves and other electeds an 18% raise
The City Council, citywide officials and borough presidents will receive their first pay increase since 2016.
Donald Trump
Politics
Cait Conley fears Trump’s cartel focus could create a national security blind spot
The NY-17 Democratic nominee questioned the administration’s planning for Iran and said she would seek a seat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, if elected.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics
Blakeman fundraising numbers much lower than he initially touted
A top campaign official said the GOP gubernatorial candidate had raised $11 million. His filings show that number was off by millions. His campaign stands by it.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Mamdani raises $304,000 in first reelection filing
The New York City mayor plans on opting out of the public funding program in 2029 after bringing in big contributions.
Events
Policy