Opinion
Opinion
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?
News & Politics
Politics
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.
News & Politics
Politics
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.
Adams probes
Policy
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.
News & Politics
Politics
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.
New York City
Policy
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.
New York City
Politics
Absent Adams and Cuomo, mayoral candidates attempt to woo DC 37
The municipal workers union is a political heavyweight.
News & Politics
Politics
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.
New York City
Politics
WFP unveils incumbent endorsements in NYC council and beep races
All but one member of the council’s returning progressive caucus got the nod.
Politics
Politics
Lander would keep NYPD Commish Jessica Tisch. Several of his mayoral opponents would too
The comptroller released his public safety plan Tuesday.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics
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.
Special Reports
Politics
Will union turmoil reduce NYC labor’s 2025 election clout?
A few of the city’s biggest unions are navigating internal politics.
News & Politics
Politics
Hochul’s NYC guardrails proposal faces long odds in Assembly
Assembly members representing New York City met to discuss the Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed oversight measures, and it did not go well for the governor.
Personality
Personality