New York City
Politics
Brooklyn Dems urge unity (feat. Zohran Mamdani)
At the annual gala, the Democratic nominee for mayor was the star guest.
Policy
Policy
Oh SNAP: Hochul funds food pantries, but not food assistance benefits
The state announced over $100 million in emergency food assistance, but it won’t spend the $650 million necessary to backfill federal funding for food stamps for November.
2026 New York state elections
Politics
Former DSA leader Diana Moreno hopes to replace Zohran Mamdani in the Assembly
She is one of three DSA members currently planning to run for the seat.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Cuomo asked Paladino for her endorsement – but she won’t give it
The former governor rang up the Republican council member as he aims to court potential Sliwa voters.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
The unlikely coalition Andrew Cuomo is trying to build
There’s no doubt he’s the underdog. But if this unusual combination of voters shows up for him, he’s got a chance.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: The Yankees have coaches. Why not City Hall?
City Hall employees who must deal with an often hostile public every single day rarely receive the training and support they need.
New York City
Politics
A new element in the City Council speaker’s race: members-only candidate forums
Speaker candidates will have a chance to make their pitch at forums with council members on Wednesday and Thursday.
Heard Around Town
Politics
David Paterson, Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams: ‘WE are Democrats’
Three scandal-scarred New York executives visit the Bronx, declare civil war within the Democratic Party.
News & Politics
Politics
Judge assigned to redistricting case has deep ties to Hochul, Stewart-Cousins
Justice Jeffrey Pearlman served both state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Gov. Kathy Hochul before joining the bench
Opinion
Opinion
Editor’s note: The ICE storm is coming
New Yorkers and elected officials pushed back after masked agents raided Chinatown, but more are on the way.
Immigration
Policy
Hochul ‘tabletopping’ strategies to combat ICE
Gov. Kathy Hochul said she has spoken with Illinois governor JB Pritzker about how Chicago has responded to the president’s immigrant crackdown
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
MTA capital projects forge ahead, fueled by congestion pricing
Jamie Torres-Springer discusses the agency’s investments under the new tolling program, and other priorities.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
Why hasn’t Zohran Mamdani taken a position on the ballot proposals?
The City Council stands to lose power if the proposals pass, but Mamdani’s hesitation shows they currently have quite a bit of influence.
News & Politics
Politics
Sources: Brad Lander is making plans to challenge Goldman
City Council Member Alexa Avilés is also planning to challenge Goldman, but redistricting could scramble everyone’s plans.
Trailblazers
Power Lists
The 2025 Trailblazers in Arts & Culture
Movers and shakers in New York’s vibrant creative spaces.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Chief Judge Rowan Wilson is never bored
The top jurist on the state Court of Appeals and head of the state’s judiciary branch is taking on the many challenges of the state’s vast court system.
Heard Around Town
Politics
At Forest Hills Stadium, Zohran Mamdani asks for ‘more’
The massive rally was headlined by Bernie Sanders and AOC, with a notable appearance from Gov. Kathy Hochul.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
Amid Islamophobic attacks, Zohran Mamdani brings together Muslim residents in the Bronx
After opponent Andrew Cuomo signaled that Mamdani would celebrate another Sept. 11 terrorist attack, Mamdani slammed the remarks and embraced his faith in an emotional speech on Friday.
Opinion
Opinion