2025 New York City Mayoral Election

Politics

Why do Black voters currently seem to prefer Andrew Cuomo over Eric Adams?

“You vote for the choice that's going to do the least amount of harm to you, knowing how white voters are going to behave.”

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

Politics

Resistance star Dan Goldman backs Zellnor Myrie to ‘speak out and stand up’ against Trump

The Brooklyn rep endorsed Myrie on MSNBC on Monday as Mayor Eric Adams was urging his top aides not to criticize the president.

Albany Agenda

Politics

At Hochul’s urging, legislative leaders delay passage of special elections bill

The proposed legislation, which had been expected to pass quickly, might end up being killed in exchange for the Trump administration allowing congestion pricing to continue.

Special Reports

Personality

Making a push for iGaming in the state Senate

A Q&A with state Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee Chair Joseph Addabbo Jr.

Gambling

Policy

Here are the key dates in New York’s casino licensing timeline

Bidders have an important submission deadline approaching before regulators start their reviews.

Gambling

Policy

Breaking down every 2025 New York casino license bid

Who will win one of the state’s three prized full casino licenses downstate?

Politics

Politics

Manhattan electeds back Levine in comptroller battle

Mark Levine is building out his Manhattan base, as Justin Brannan pulls early labor support.

Donald Trump

Politics

Here are the New York politicos in line for Trump admin jobs

On the flip side, many prominent New Yorkers serving under the Biden administration will be out of work.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: New York Democrats must stand up for our immigrant neighbors

Lawmakers can begin countering Trump’s agenda by passing two essential pieces of legislation that would protect immigrants’ rights.

Housing

Politics

Hochul says housing voucher bill is still too expensive

The bill’s supporters want to include housing vouchers for homeless and low-income New Yorkers in this year’s affordability-focused state budget.

New York City Council

Politics

Joann Ariola prevails as NYC Council minority leader

The battle to lead the five-person Republican caucus finally came to a close – at least, we think.

Politics

Politics

Another ‘Exonerated 5’ member eyeing a Manhattan City Council seat

Raymond Santana is thinking of running for an East Harlem seat next door to fellow Exonerated Five member Yusef Salaam.

News & Politics

Politics

Public campaign finance has been a success so far, report finds

The Brennan Center for Justice concluded that instituting a public matching funds program for state-level campaigns has had a net positive impact on civics.