Eric Adams
Policy
Behind ‘all-time high’ job growth in NYC, 17K government positions sit vacant
Public sector hiring in New York City is on the rebound after the COVID-19 pandemic. Unions, lawmakers and employees say it’s still way, way too slow.
News & Politics
Politics
High on democratic socialism
Inside Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani’s Brooklyn lovefest, oligarchs – not leftists – were the problem.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Updated
Politics
Here’s who’s running for New York City mayor in 2025
Get to know the candidates in a wide, weird field.
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NYN Media
Opinion: The demise of the not-for-profit reaches crisis proportions
What the sector needs to do after ignoring lessons learned from the past
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Adams wouldn’t have been first New York City mayor to go for an ambassadorship
William O’Dwyer received a post in Mexico after being taken down by corruption scandals.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
If you’re in line to run for reelection, stay in line!
As rumors swirled that Eric Adams was about to abandon his long-shot reelection campaign, the New York City mayor announced that he wasn't going anywhere – calling his rivals “spoiled brats.”
Heard Around Town
Politics
Two more de Blasio alums join Mamdani campaign
Elana Leopold is a senior adviser and Louise Yeung is policy director.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Binghamton mayoral race tests progressive appeal in key swing district
A maverick Republican mayor who criticizes ICE is facing a challenge from a progressive opponent backed by the Working Families Party.
Heard Around Town
Politics
NYC politicians are chattering like their life depends on it!
Adams says he was NOT offered a job and Cuomo says he is NOT coordinating with Trump and Sliwa says he is HIRING and Mamdani wants you to SAY IT TO HIS FACE.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Micah Lasher files to run for Congress
The Assembly member is Rep. Jerry Nadler’s favorite for his seat, and Nadler’s chief of staff is doubling as Lasher’s campaign treasurer.
Policy
Policy
The natural gas pipelines and energy transmission line projects NY is debating
As the state confronts its increasing energy needs, progressives are pushing for approval of electric transmission lines, while conservatives are advocating for natural gas pipelines.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Eric Adams' big decision: Trump job or doomed reelection bid
After a busy day in Florida Tuesday, the mayor reportedly has an offer to consider.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
After an era of restoration, the Central Park Conservancy considers how to protect the park
President and CEO Betsy Smith discusses her stewardship of the nation’s most-visited urban park and the nonprofit’s opposition to horse carriages.
New York City Council
Personality
New York’s hottest club is the new NYC Council hearing rooms
Imagine: accessible bathrooms, water, charging plugs and even windows.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Succession and the West Side’s liberal godfather
In the latest epochal shift in NYC politics, Rep. Jerry Nadler has graciously cleared the path for the next generation of leaders.
Immigration
Policy
If the federal crackdown comes to New York City
New York City has so far been spared the aggressive immigration enforcement that has rocked Los Angeles. The city is bracing for that to change.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Bronx Democrats rally behind Zohran
“You can’t find a person in this crowd that has had unilateral ascent on anything, so we shouldn’t look for that. We should look for commonality,” Bronx Dems Chair Jamaal Bailey said.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Crusading for equitable, fair wages and retirement, for all New Yorkers
An interview with state Sen. Robert Jackson, chair of the Civil Service and Pensions and Committee.
News & Politics
Politics