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News & Politics
Stefanik attends clambake fundraiser ahead of potential run for governor
The Republican congressional representative criticized Hochul over her opposition to fracking.
Rikers Island
Updated
A timeline on the closure of Rikers Island
The jails system will be turned over to federal control.
Albany Agenda
Hochul officially shifts into campaign mode
Gov. Kathy Hochul is out with her first reelection ad, which pits her squarely against President Donald Trump.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
At least a dozen PACs are looking to spend on the NYC mayoral race
Pro-Cuomo, pro-Mamdani, anti-anyone but Jim Walden? There’s a committee for pretty much everyone.
News & Politics
Oberacker to challenge Riley in NY-19
The Republican state senator informed local GOP leaders of his plan to run against swing seat Democratic Rep. Josh Riley.
Heard Around Town
Latest haul: Mamdani posts $1 million+ in private donations
The Democratic nominee for mayor continues to rake it in.
News & Politics
Indictment: For home renovations, a TV cameo, catering and cash, Ingrid Lewis-Martin traded her influence
The former chief adviser to Eric Adams and the “Lioness of City Hall” was charged with corruption again on Thursday.
News & Politics
Updated
Eric Adams’ son made a zombie rap film with Argento son
Tony and Gina Argento were indicted by the Manhattan district attorney Thursday. Their son and nephew Tony has an artistic relationship with Jordan Coleman.
News & Politics
No, Hochul can’t stop Trump from taking control of the state National Guard
The governor has no legal pathway to stop Trump from federalizing the New York National Guard or countermanding orders that he gives to the state’s National Guard troops.
Heard Around Town
Jim Walden’s ‘drop-out challenge’ could have a snag (other than huge egos)
There is pressure to consolidate the field to beat Zohran Mamdani, but dropping out of the race could be expensive for candidates who have accepted public matching funds.
Heard Around Town
Cuomo campaign distances itself from right-wing ‘memelord’
A professional meme creator claimed to be making them for Andrew Cuomo. The campaign quickly said ‘He’s not with us’
Interviews & Profiles
How the WFP held their NYC mayoral primary slate together
Co-Directors Ana María Archila and Jasmine Gripper courted Adrienne Adams, sidelined Jessica Ramos, and pushed and pushed for a cross endorsement.
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Heard Around Town
No YOU want to decriminalize prostitution!
Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams are both slamming Zohran Mamdani for past support for decriminalizing sex work. Cuomo signed a repeal of a prostitution loitering law in 2021.
News & Politics
Sarcone hit with ethics complaint after retaliating against Times Union
Reinvent Albany, Demand Progress Education Fund and Freedom of the Press Foundation filed a complaint against Sarcone, the top federal prosecutor in northern New York.
Albany Agenda
Torres recants his past criticism of Hochul
Rep. Ritchie Torres spent months attacking Gov. Kathy Hochul from the right as he explored a primary challenge but now admits he “underestimated the governor.”
Campaigns & Elections
Endorsements in the 2025 NYC mayoral general election
Here’s who’s backing whom in a five-way race.
New York City Council
Who will be the next speaker of the New York City Council? Does Zohran care?
In a race already loaded with outside influence, candidates are gaming out how a Mamdani win could help or hinder.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
How real estate is grappling with the specter of Zohran
New York City developers and landlords are moving through the phases of grief about frozen rents.
Heard Around Town
Eric Adams targets quality of life crackdown message to conservative audience
The New York City mayor is pitching a new law for involuntary removals, though it has no sponsors in Albany or bill language yet.
NYPD
Investigation: Unlicensed psychologists perform assessments of NYPD candidates.
City & State found uncredentialed psychologists handling the job under a professional licensure exemption that the NYPD argues is valid.
