Andrew Cuomo launches mayoral bid

The ex-governor had sucked up all the oxygen in the race before he even joined the field. Now he launches with a major target on his back.

• By Sahalie Donaldson and Annie McDonough
• March 2, 2025

Breaking down Andrew Cuomo’s 17-minute mayoral campaign launch video

It’s sort of giving hostage meets ASMR meets COVID-19 briefing meets State of the Union.

• By Holly Pretsky
• March 2, 2025

DREAM: A new motto for anti-Adams, anti-Cuomo voters

UAW Region 9A is setting out a clear message to voters. Will other unions and progressive groups follow?

• By Annie McDonough
• February 28, 2025

HALT law suspension continues under prison strike agreement

The agreement calls for the head of the state prison agency to continue waiving certain elements of the law, which limits the use of solitary confinement, for at least another 90 days.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• February 28, 2025

Opinion: It’s time to fight back against fast-food ads preying on our kids

Our bill would help protect children and other vulnerable New Yorkers from fast-food companies that want to exploit communities of color for profit.

• By Zellnor Myrie and Karines Reyes
• February 28, 2025

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

• By City & State
• February 28, 2025

Opinion: The murder of Robert Brooks as a catalyst for clemency

With abuse rampant in state prisons, why won’t the governor release grant clemency to people who are clearly rehabilitated?

• By Steve Zeidman
• February 28, 2025

Guardrails on mayoral power? Not so fast, one mayoral hopeful says

Former New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer called for Gov. Kathy Hochul to remove Eric Adams. Now he’s softly criticizing her bid to curtail some mayoral powers.

• By Annie McDonough
• February 28, 2025

Hakeem Jeffries told his caucus to hold town halls right away. Which NY Dems followed through?

Many members seem to have been too busy to set up the Zoom right away.

• By Amanda DeJesus
• February 27, 2025

Could deputy mayor resignations cost NYC a seat at the table?

Assembly Member Patrick Burke warned Mayor Eric Adams that the planned departure of four deputy mayors might hurt New York City during state budget negotiations.

• By Austin C. Jefferson
• February 27, 2025

Jamaal Bowman launches new Built to Win super PAC

The former member of Congress will boost progressive candidates by mobilizing nonwhite voters who are disillusioned with the Democratic Party.

• By Peter Sterne
• February 27, 2025

Lander pitches doubling NYC’s general reserve fund to protect from Trump admin

The New York City comptroller and mayoral candidate said enlarging the fund is necessary to prepare for possible federal funding cuts.

• By Sahalie Donaldson
• February 27, 2025

The ‘wrong answers only’ LG list

Can you imagine?

• By Eric Holmberg
• February 27, 2025

Absent Adams and Cuomo, mayoral candidates attempt to woo DC 37

The municipal workers union is a political heavyweight.

• By Sahalie Donaldson
• February 26, 2025

New survey finds almost everyone supports rent stabilization

A report from the Community Service Society found that 88% of Democrats and 75% of Republicans back rent control measures and nearly as many support “good cause” eviction laws.

• By Austin C. Jefferson
• February 26, 2025

Episode 7: Horse Racing and New Belmont Park

• By City & State
• February 26, 2025

WFP unveils incumbent endorsements in NYC council and beep races

All but one member of the council’s returning progressive caucus got the nod.

• By Sophie Krichevsky
• February 26, 2025

Lander would keep NYPD Commish Jessica Tisch. Several of his mayoral opponents would too

The comptroller released his public safety plan Tuesday.

• By Shenal Tissera
• February 25, 2025

Brian Benjamin officially has a new job

And it’s not LG.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• February 25, 2025

Who could be Hochul’s next LG?

With Antonio Delgado off the topic, Gov. Kathy Hochul has a wide range of options for her next running mate.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• February 25, 2025