Campaign Confidential
Politics
Justin Brannan is running for speaker, did you hear?
The son of Bay Ridge has laid the foundation for a competitive campaign for City Council speaker.
Nonprofits
Policy
What’s the deal with CORE Services Group?
The city’s biggest homeless services operator has been involved in some shady business dealings, according to a new report from The New York Times.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
For Assembly Member Kenny Burgos, what happens at Rikers is personal
The Bronxite represents the district that includes the jail complex and chairs the Committee on Reentry and Transitional Services.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Jay Jacobs backs Hochul after giving Cuomo a “heads-up”
The state Democratic Party chair throws his support behind the governor to discourage primary challengers.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
What’s the deal with CORE Services Group?
The city’s biggest homeless operator has been involved in some shady business dealings, according to a new report from The New York Times.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The Nassau County GOP bets on bail reform paranoia in a key race this November
A race for district attorney may serve as a preview of New York Republicans’ 2022 chances statewide.
New York City
Power Lists
The Manhattan Power 100 2021
The local leaders who are positioning the borough for another rebound.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Wait a second, is Curtis Sliwa making sense?
As a Never Trumper running against a former cop, the Republican candidate for New York City mayor isn’t finding many allies.
Politics
Politics
Vax mandate kicks in and the race for governor kicks off
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Criminal Justice
Policy
How the population at Rikers Island can be reduced now
Here are the avenues Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio can immediately pursue to release more inmates, according to lawmakers and advocates.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Exclusive: Inez won’t run, as Barrons back young ally to succeed them in the Assembly
Keron Alleyne is running for District 60 covering East New York and Starrett City in Brooklyn with the political power couple’s support.
Education
Policy
Get vaccinated or go home, NYC tells school employees
Several teachers have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block the COVID-19 vaccine requirement, but Mayor Bill de Blasio says the mandate is working.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Rossana Rosado on serving the immigrant community
The secretary of state describes the responsibility of being one of the most powerful Latinas in New York.
Politics
Politics
These NY politicos lost their elections and then ended up with some pretty fancy jobs
You win some, you lose some, you get appointed to some.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Schumer faces pressure over climate change
Advocates want to create a polluters climate fund, but a similar measure can’t even pass in New York.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Brooklyn could decide the 2022 Democratic primary for governor
The borough is even more important than usual as Jumaane Williams gets ready to take on Kathy Hochul again.
New York State
Politics
Progressives praise appointment of Dr. Mary Bassett to head DOH
The new state health commissioner has a lot of experience and many fans on the political left.
News & Politics
Politics