Somos

Politics

Why go to Somos?

To make deals, lift up Latino voices and, according to one of our experts, witness some premium ass-kissing.

News & Politics

Politics

Zohran Mamdani, jubilant, takes New York

More than 2 million New Yorkers voted in this year’s mayoral election, the most since the 1960s.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Endorsements in the 2025 NYC mayoral general election

Here’s who’s backing whom in a three-way race.

2026 New York state elections

Politics

Deborah Glick backs district leader to succeed her in Assembly

The longtime Assembly member is supporting Jeannine Kiely, a district leader who co-founded Friends of the Elizabeth Street Garden.

Albany Agenda

Politics

Hochul hits the campaign trail

Gov. Kathy Hochul traveled from Buffalo to NYC to stump for Democrats and ballot proposals ahead of tomorrow’s election.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Fixing NYC’s street vending chaos is a moral obligation – and a simple one

A newly amended City Council bill will create a regulatory system that balances incentives with enforcement and builds dignity for street vendors.

Policy

Policy

New poll shows that taxing the rich is very popular

The prospect of increasing taxes on New York’s wealthiest has gained new steam amid Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral campaign in New York City.

NYN Media

Opinion: Funding just got easier for NYC’s small and local nonprofits

The Adams administration launches its Discretionary Grant Pilot program to replace traditional contracting processes.

New York City

Politics

Carmen De La Rosa to drop speaker bid and back Crystal Hudson

The move could help consolidate support for a more progressive candidate for City Council speaker.

Interviews & Profiles

NYN Media

Christine Quinn in ‘fight mode’ over SNAP benefits delay

An interview with the former City Council Speaker, now CEO and president of the nonprofit Win.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: The next City Council Speaker should be a woman of color

It’s time to resist backroom deals and deliver transformative leadership for long-overlooked communities.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s note: Somos offers opportunity to give back to Puerto Rico

Why conference attendees should break away from the networking and parties for a day of service.

Housing

Policy

Unable to raise rents, owners of rent-stabilized buildings face financial trouble

Six years after the state closed rent stabilization loopholes, is there any political appetite to help desperate landlords?

Heard Around Town

Politics

Greg Meeks to convene city power brokers this weekend to discuss council speaker race

The Queens County boss will host a roundtable ahead of the all-important Somos conference.