Politics

How to run a party machine: A playbook

Following these eight simple rules, Democratic county committee leaders limit participation, consolidate decision-making and maintain control of the party machine.

Criminal Justice

Policy

New Bronx drug court incentivizes treatment

The Bronx drug court's diversion program aims to reduce spate of overdoses.

New York State

Opinion

New York, we need to sacrifice Schumer

Democrats need a more aggressive leader than Sen. Charles Schumer.

New York State

Politics

Vulnerable New York Republicans resort to racial campaign ads

Several Republican members of Congress from New York have been accused of racism in their campaign commercials

New York City

Policy

Long-awaited Kingsbridge National Ice Center nears deal

After years of delays, financing for the Kingsbridge National Ice Center is close to complete.

Politics

Rory Lancman launches bid for Queens district attorney

New York City Councilman Rory Lancman has officially launched his run for Queens district attorney, promising to bring progressive reforms to an office that has been run by the same prosecutor for more than a quarter century.

New York City

Opinion

A compromise for nightlife venues and their neighbors

The “Agent of Change” bill in the New York City Council would require soundproofing on some new buildings.