Adams probes

Politics

Adams admin won’t say whether other officials’ devices were seized

The mayor said Tuesday he’s “fully cooperating” with the federal probe, but declined to say whether other members of his administration or campaign have been contacted as part of the investigation.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

‘Of course’ NYC schools Chancellor David Banks is concerned about the challenge of educating asylum-seeking children

The chancellor also brushed aside censorship concerns about recent guidance sent to teachers in advance of a walkout in support of Gaza, saying “we’re not trying to silence anybody.”

Eric Adams

Opinion

Opinion: The mayoral primary challenge we need

It’s not about finding a leftist challenger to Eric Adams. It’s about finding a competent one.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Wayne Ho on Chinese-American Planning Council support for 2023 Somos

The organization’s CEO talks about partnering with the state Assembly AAPI Task Force, community partners and others to bring an energy-charged event to the annual conference in San Juan Puerto Rico.

Personality

Personality

Anne Williams-Isom on life at the center of the storm

She has helped children and families thrive her whole career. The influx of migrants is like no challenge she has faced before.

Policy

Policy

At Somos, New York City leaders brace for budget cuts

Eric Adams claimed he stayed home from Somos because of the city’s budget crisis. Some down in Puerto Rico are bracing for – and planning how to combat – coming budget cuts.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Nydia Velázquez: ‘I have never supported a war resolution’

The New York took a break from Somos to talk about the reverberations of the Israel-Hamas war.

Politics

Politics

The latest from Somos 2023

Whether you’re in San Juan or not, keep up with the gossip from New York’s buzziest event of the year.

Nonprofits

Personality

Ninfa Segarra on Somos 2023

An interview with the former New York City deputy mayor for education and human services under Rudy Giuliani, who also sits on the board of the annual event in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Ninfa Segarra on Somos 2023

An interview with the former New York City deputy mayor for education and human services under Rudy Giuliani, who also sits on the board of the annual event in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Politics

Politics

Despite losses on Long Island, Hochul is optimistic Dems will ‘get it right’ in 2024

At Somos, Brooklyn Dems Chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn thanked the governor for keeping New York blue.

Politics

Politics

Annual Somos Shabbat event disrupted by pro-Palestine protesters

The event was held to celebrate Jewish and Hispanic unity - not billed as pro-Israel.

Politics

Politics

At Somos, the search for the next mayor is on

The next mayoral election is two years away, but the federal probe of Adams’ campaign finances supercharged a conversation about a primary challenge to him in 2025.

Policy

Policy

Heard at Somos: Clean Slate signing expected soon

Bill sponsor state Sen. Zellnor Myrie says he has been in conversation with the second floor.

News & Politics

Politics

Why did Marjorie Velázquez blow it in the Bronx?

The City Council member’s unexpected loss could come down to poor turnout, local opposition to affordable housing, a muddled campaign message – or all of the above.

News & Politics

Politics

How not to defeat Republicans on Long Island

This week’s dismal election results show that Democrats won’t win in Nassau County if their only strategy is to remind voters how bad George Santos is.

Editor's Note

Politics

Editor’s note: Eric Adams ditching Somos is his loss

Besides partying, the whole point of the conference is to support the relationship between the island territory and New York.