Could a Republican win the New York City public advocate race?

City Councilman Eric Ulrich could take advantage of a crowded Democratic field.

• By Jeff Coltin
• November 27, 2018

A NYCHA Thanksgiving

It was a frigid Thanksgiving – especially for thousands of New York City Housing Authority residents.

• By Jonathan Lentz
• November 25, 2018

Shut out of power, what will NY GOP’s strategy be?

New York Republican hopes depend on Democrats screwing up.

• By Zach Williams
• November 25, 2018

Which actors should play which NYC politicians?

If you made a movie about New York City government, who would be in your dream cast?

• By City & State
• November 25, 2018

Peralta’s death, Pelosi’s power struggle and postponed election results

Rounding up the week’s political news.

• By Jonathan Lentz
• November 23, 2018

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

Vote for this week's biggest Winner & Losers!

• November 22, 2018

State Sen. Jose Peralta dies

State Sen. Jose Peralta of Queens, who lost his reelection bid, died on Wednesday.

• By City & State
• November 22, 2018

What are New York politicians REALLY thankful for?

This Thanksgiving, reflect on the political gifts given in the past year.

• By City & State
• November 20, 2018

Cy Vance's blind spot

It’s hard to prosecute sexual assault allegations – and critics aren’t sure if the Manhattan DA really wants to.

• By Aaron Short
• November 20, 2018

New York’s deep field of potential presidential candidates in 2020

It might be another New Yorker v New Yorker contest.

• By Annie McDonough
• November 20, 2018

Gale Brewer: The matriarch of Manhattan

Brewer has mentored thousands of aspiring politicos. Here are a few that went on to bigger things.

• By Annie McDonough
• November 20, 2018

Hunger remains a big problem in New York City

• By Zach Williams
• November 20, 2018

A new book dives deep into issues affecting child migrants

• By Zach Williams
• November 20, 2018

De Blasio was justified to fire Peters

The outrage doesn’t match the facts.

• By Ross Barkan
• November 19, 2018

Everybody loves Gale

Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer may be the city’s most popular politician. So why won’t she run for mayor?

• By Jeff Coltin
• November 19, 2018

Somos conference sponsor also gave $2.5m to pro-Trump PAC

PhRMA is a major donor in Albany and Washington.

• By Jeff Coltin
• November 19, 2018

Nonprofits are calling on Congress to block funding for immigration enforcement

• By Zach Williams
• November 19, 2018

Some third parties see victory in defeat

Many third parties either lost or gained ballot access. Here’s how that will reshape NY politics.

• By Zach Williams
• November 18, 2018

Lowey on leveraging leadership on the Appropriations Committee

The congresswoman promises to fight against the border wall, for Planned Parenthood.

• By Christina Saint Louis
• November 18, 2018

The 2018 Manhattan Power 50

The 50 people in Manhattan who are key players in the world of New York politics and government.

• By City & State
• November 18, 2018