Heard Around Town
Politics
Jim Walden’s ‘drop-out challenge’ could have a snag (other than huge egos)
There is pressure to consolidate the field to beat Zohran Mamdani, but dropping out of the race could be expensive for candidates who have accepted public matching funds.
New York City
Personality
New NYU Wagner Dean Polly Trottenberg makes the pitch for public service
The transportation expert wants to inspire young people to take on challenging, ambitious work in government.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Cuomo campaign distances itself from right-wing ‘memelord’
A professional meme creator claimed to be making them for Andrew Cuomo. The campaign quickly said ‘He’s not with us’
Interviews & Profiles
Politics
How the WFP held their NYC mayoral primary slate together
Co-Directors Ana María Archila and Jasmine Gripper courted Adrienne Adams, sidelined Jessica Ramos, and pushed and pushed for a cross endorsement.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Forget the CLCPA and focus on building modular nuclear plants
New York should be racing to site modular nuclear reactors in the areas that have greenlit the most energy-intensive development projects.
Opinion
Opinion
Editor’s note: ‘Customized’ polling needs to catch on with more politicians
A recent poll made in four languages of the New York City mayoral race offers a unique snapshot of where the electorate stands, and may be worth repeating.
Heard Around Town
Politics
No YOU want to decriminalize prostitution!
Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams are both slamming Zohran Mamdani for past support for decriminalizing sex work. Cuomo signed a repeal of a prostitution loitering law in 2021.
News & Politics
Politics
Sarcone hit with ethics complaint after retaliating against Times Union
Reinvent Albany, Demand Progress Education Fund and Freedom of the Press Foundation filed a complaint against Sarcone, the top federal prosecutor in northern New York.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Torres recants his past criticism of Hochul
Rep. Ritchie Torres spent months attacking Gov. Kathy Hochul from the right as he explored a primary challenge but now admits he “underestimated the governor.”
NYN Media
NYN Media
Opinion: We need the arts now more than ever
Here’s why it has only become more challenging in 2025
Trailblazers
Power Lists
The 2025 Trailblazers in Building & Real Estate
The key leaders reshaping and redeveloping New York.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Endorsements in the 2025 NYC mayoral general election
Here’s who’s backing whom in a five-way race.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Policy
Freeze the rent of … how many apartments exactly?
Breaking down New York City’s housing stock.
New York City Council
Politics
Who will be the next speaker of the New York City Council? Does Zohran care?
In a race already loaded with outside influence, candidates are gaming out how a Mamdani win could help or hinder.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
How real estate is grappling with the specter of Zohran
New York City developers and landlords are moving through the phases of grief about frozen rents.
Education
Policy
Fighting for educational equity and digital literacy in the era of Trump
New York State Education Department Commissioner Betty Rosa and New York City Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos delivered remarks at City and State’s annual Education Summit, where experts discussed the advent of AI in curriculums.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: The real impact of a rent freeze on New York City
Tenants in market-rate apartments will see higher rents, while those in rent-stabilized units could face worse living conditions.
New York City Council
Policy
NYC Council preps to override 3 Eric Adams vetoes
The mayor tried to nix legislation upping pay for delivery workers and legalizing street vending. The council is expected to respond Sept. 10.
Heard Around Town
Politics