Barkan: Kathryn Garcia is as moderate as Yang and Adams

Progressives may be turning towards because she is competent, but her ideology doesn’t always align with theirs.

• By Ross Barkan
• June 3, 2021

Supersized PAC spending in the mayoral race

And more coverage of key 2021 races.

• By Jeff Coltin and Sydney Kashiwagi
• June 2, 2021

New York City senior centers to restart indoor activities by June 14

• By Kay Dervishi
• June 2, 2021

Editor’s note: New series focuses on most competitive NYC races

City & State, the 92nd Street Y and PIX11 are hosting forums on the elections for mayor, comptroller and Manhattan borough president.

• By Ralph R. Ortega
• June 2, 2021

What’s next after pot?

Magic mushrooms are on the slate of psychedelics that could become legal in New York in the coming year.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• June 1, 2021

Queens electeds are starting to look more like Queens

There is a lag between changes in the population and political representation, but this year’s races could close that gap.

• By Roshan Abraham
• June 1, 2021

How does NYC’s budget process work?

More hearings than you’d expect.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• June 1, 2021

Legislative progress on climate change divides political left

Groups like the New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America say Albany Democrats are not doing enough to promote renewable energy.

• By Zach Williams
• June 1, 2021

Rival Resumés as a Dozen Seek Victory in Daneek’s District

Daneek Miller, who has represented the 27th district since 2014, is term limited, paving the way for a wide-open race to replace him.

• By Jarrett Murphy/City Limits
• June 1, 2021

In Brooklyn, Incumbent Council Member Looks to Hold Off Veteran Challenger and Win First Full Term

New York City Council Member Farah Louis is among the 18 members of the 51-seat Council eligible for and seeking reelection this year, but she is not able to cruise to a full term representing Brooklyn’s 45th District.

• By Amanda Salazar/Gotham Gazette
• June 1, 2021

Impact of NYC voucher legislation could be limited by last-minute change

• By Kay Dervishi
• June 1, 2021

Ron Kim is more than a Cuomo antagonist

The Assembly member defied Gov. Andrew Cuomo over COVID-19 nursing home deaths, but he won’t be bullied by the governor.

• By Annie McDonough
• June 1, 2021

The 2021 Queens Power 100: 51-100

The local leaders who are bringing the borough back from the brink.

• By City & State
• June 1, 2021

The 2021 Queens Power 100

The local leaders who are bringing the borough back from the brink.

• By City & State
• May 31, 2021

Mercedes Narcisse makes second run at Council District 46

The candidate goes up against establishment-backed opponents in the southeastern Brooklyn district.

• By Annie McDonough
• May 28, 2021

Back to school in NYC and GOP mayoral candidates duke it out

Rounding up the week’s political news.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• May 28, 2021

3 things to know about Cuomo’s new judicial picks

Both Court of Appeals nominees could prove vital to New York and the governor’s future.

• By Jasmine Sheena
• May 28, 2021

Morales staffers take up a new cause

And more coverage of key 2021 races.

• By Jeff Coltin and Sydney Kashiwagi
• May 28, 2021

New York City Council moves to boost value of rental vouchers

• By Kay Dervishi
• May 28, 2021

This week's biggest Winners & Losers

Who's up and who's down this week?

• May 28, 2021