New York City
Politics
The sand is eroding beneath Democrats’ feet in New York
Flipping three House seats masks the broad gains Republicans made in New York City and elsewhere.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Our veterans deserve better
We can honor the men and women who served our country by prohibiting housing discrimination against veterans and guaranteeing them legal representation in civil matters.
Politics
Politics
In 2025 mayoral race, Trump backlash isn’t a given this time
Democratic and progressive energy surged after Trump’s 2016 win. Some question whether that energy will be enough this time around to overcome a growing shift away from the Democratic Party in New York City.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Anthony Weiner mulls a City Council run in lower Manhattan
The scandal-scarred former congressman mused about a possible run on his radio show on Saturday.
Politics
Politics
Special session the chatter of Somos
Legislative leaders aren’t committed, but legislators are open to Trump-proofing New York before the inauguration.
Politics
Politics
In the race to replace Francisco Moya, everyone has a candidate
State Sen. Jessica Ramos and Assembly Members Jessica González-Rojas and Catalina Cruz are already close with declared candidates. Moya says he’ll be backing someone too.
Politics
Politics
Kathy Hochul details call with Donald Trump
The governor also downplayed recent reporting that she was reversing on congestion pricing: “Conversations with the federal government are not new.”
Personality
Personality
Josh Riley is ready to work with anyone in D.C., even Trump
In his first post-election interview, the representative-elect discusses his policy priorities and his willingness to work with Republicans.
Opinion
Opinion
Editor’s note: There’s a cure for the post-election blues, doing service
The “day of service” at this year’s Somos Conference was a welcome relief for electeds and other volunteers after the presidential election.
Somos
Politics
Live updates from Somos 2024
Where New York's political class goes to process the election results.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Luis Miranda Jr. is ‘pissed off’
The veteran political consultant has thoughts about how Latinos voted and about Trump’s proposed deportation policy.
News & Politics
Politics
Suozzi says Democrats lost votes for supporting ‘biological boys’ playing on girls’ sports teams
The newly reelected Democratic member of Congress echoed a common Republican talking point that has been weaponized against transgender people across the country.
Policy
Policy
At Somos, plans develop to push immigrant protections
President Donald Trump has pledged to deport undocumented immigrants en masse. How will New York fight back?
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Nonprofit volunteers fight uphill battle to house asylum-seekers amid shelter limits
Volunteer-led Artists, Athletes and Advocates gets the job done under the latest restrictions.
Opinion
Opinion
Commentary: You can’t blame Hochul for Democrats’ failures this time
Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state Democratic Party notched wins even as the national Democratic Party collapsed – the inverse of what happened in 2022.
News & Politics
Politics
Long Island is Trump Country, but some Democrats can still win
Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi narrowly won reelection and Democrat Laura Gillen flipped a Nassau County blue, even as Long Islanders overwhelmingly backed Trump.
News & Politics
Politics
Lawler defeats Jones in NY-17 to win reelection
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler is returning to Congress, and he may be eyeing an even higher office.
News & Politics
Politics