New York City

Politics

Wanting to be a deputy mayor, Peter Koo ends up a senior advisor

New York City Mayor Eric Adams gave former Council Member Peter Koo a job in his administration, just as he’s done for others who endorsed his campaign.

New York State

Policy

New York AG Letitia James seeks NRA babysitter

The request comes after the court refused her office’s demand to dismantle the organization for alleged rampant misuse of funds.

Heard Around Town

Politics

The intriguing guest list at the Manhattan Institute’s ‘springtime conservative prom’

What do the NYPD commissioner and a certain Democratic gubernatorial candidate have in common? An appreciation for the conservative think tank.

Abortion

Policy

Advocates rally against Supreme Court draft opinion to overturn abortion

A demonstration was held in New York City’s Foley Square to protest what could lead to a dismantling of Roe v. Wade.

New York State

Policy

New York lawmakers eye Abortion Access Fund, telehealth abortions in wake of Roe v. Wade upheaval

The pro-choice policies are among several measures New York officials are championing after Monday’s report that the Supreme Court plans to eliminate federally protected abortions.

New York State

Politics

What Delgado’s exit from Congress means for Democrats

Rep. Antonio Delgado’s appointment to lieutenant governor leaves open a vulnerable swing seat Democrats may struggle to keep as district lines remain uncertain.

New York State

Politics

Hochul taps upstate Rep. Antonio Delgado as LG

Delgado will serve the remainder of Brian Benjamin’s term and replace him on the primary ballot.

Power Lists

Power Lists

Power of Diversity: New wave of Asian Americans seizing elected office

Taiwanese and Hong Kong immigrants broke through a generation ago. Other groups are now making progress.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Making the case for a “Freelance isn’t free” law in New York

Legislation would give independent workers a right to a written contract, timely and full payment and protection from retaliation.

Heard Around Town

Politics

Carolyn Maloney skips Met Gala to focus on politics

Passing on the ‘gilded glamour’ event may avoid a tricky point of contention in her reelection bid.

New York State

Politics

Benjamin pledges to remove himself from the ballot

The former lieutenant governor offered his first public comments since his arrest on corruption charges

News & Politics

Politics

Amazon Labor Union loses election at a smaller Staten Island warehouse

Workers at the LDJ5 facility rejected joining the union after it led the first successful effort to unionize an Amazon warehouse last month.

New York State

Policy

Legislature considers a bill to get ex-LG off the ballot

After initial resistance, lawmakers seem willing to help Gov. Kathy Hochul find a way to replace Brian Benjamin.