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.
New York City
Politics
Mamdani and Trump, affectionately, meet face to face
Just two populist New Yorkers with massive charisma and opposing agendas who seem to get along famously.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: I am New York City’s doctor. This is how we treat chronic disease.
New Yorkers are getting sick of health inequity – literally.
News & Politics
Politics
Council members call for investigation into Brooklyn Defender Services
The union representing public defenders has accused Brooklyn Defender Services of attempted union-busting.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: When Donald met Zohran
When these two diametrically opposed New Yorkers meet at the White House today, why not talk about Fred Trump and affordable housing?
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: New York must stop shortchanging schools with yesterday’s data
The state’s Foundation Aid formula must be tweaked to ensure New York City schools are getting enough funding.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Why we should fight for ‘hard-won’ housing protections
The City Council should not pass Intro 948 and Intro 1107 and play into Airbnb’s business interests.
News & Politics
Politics
The NYPD is barred from coordination with ICE, but some think cops should actively intervene to stop immigration agents
Last week, two NYPD officers were injured in a scuffle with federal immigration agents. The incident highlighted a major coming challenge for Zohran Mamdani – and Jessica Tisch.
Policy
Policy
Here are all the major bills still before the New York City Council
Airbnb, universal daylighting, street vendors and more.
News & Politics
Politics
At Ossé’s endorsement forum, DSA electeds – Mamdani included – were divided
DSA members have until Saturday night to vote on whether to recommend backing City Council Member Chi Ossé’s challenge to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Heard Around Town
Policy
State Labor Dept. ‘inquiry’ made over horse carriage industry
The agency reached out to First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro about the industry’s licensing information.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Mayor-elect Mamdani plans to attend DSA forum on Chi
Mamdani is pulling out all the stops to block City Council Member Chi Ossé’s run against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Personality
Politics
5 things to know about Jessica Tisch
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani sealed the deal to keep Jessica Tisch on as NYPD commissioner.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Selvena Brooks-Powers pitches new subcommittee focused on federal government
The New York City Council speaker candidate said the committee is necessary amid federal funding threats.
Personality
Personality
Many New York political figures have received President Donald Trump’s amnesty
Pardons and commutations abound for Rudy Giuliani, George Santos and others.
News & Politics
Politics
Reps. Nydia Velázquez and Yvette Clarke back Crystal Hudson for City Council speaker
As five speaker candidates continue to work toward a winning coalition, Hudson’s increasingly looks like it will count on Brooklyn.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
How did Phil Wong win in Queens’ purplest district?
The Democratic candidate outperformed even his own expectations, riding the “Mamdani tsunami.”
Power Lists
Power Lists