Politics
Long Island
In purple Suffolk County, Democrats are weighing a leadership change
Can Kathryn Casey Quigley topple longtime Chair Rich Schaffer and end the party’s backroom era?
New York State
Jeremy Zellner may win reelection as county party chair, but what happens next?
Questions remain about how long he’ll be in the job, or whether he might be more vulnerable in two years.
News & Politics
Meet the new kingmaker who could lead the Brooklyn Democratic Party
What would reform look like, if Julio Peña III takes over for Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn?
2026 congressional midterm elections
GOP bullish on stock trading attacks in midterm
Suozzi and Riley are facing criticism for their portfolios as Republicans try to capitalize on a “sham” bill.
Politics
Hochul, Mamdani united against ICE, pledge legal funding for migrant children
As the gubernatorial race looms, Gov. Kathy Hochul is planting her flag on immigration.
Campaigns & Elections
New poll shows race for governor tightening
Three months out, Gov. Kathy Hochul is leading her Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman by 10 points among likely voters.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Taking a page from Zeldin, Blakeman makes his pitch to East Asian voters
It’s 2022 all over again, as the Republican gubernatorial nominee argues he’s the pro-public safety, pro-education candidate in the race.
DSA
NYC-DSA is 60% white, internal survey says
But the newest members of the Democratic Socialists of America are (slightly) more racially diverse.
Campaigns & Elections
Blakeman, Constantino tender two takes on Trump
The president may not have appeared with the GOP candidates in the North Country, but his presence in both of their races was palpable.
Campaigns & Elections
State Democratic Party files formal complaint over Blakeman’s AI use
Gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman’s embrace of AI has raised eyebrows – and may violate the law.
News & Politics
Adriano Espaillat and Zohran Mamdani meet again
The outgoing Congress member and mayor, who endorsed against him, briefed New Yorkers on security ahead of the National Dominican Day Parade.
News & Politics
Should DSA table at Mamdani’s government events?
NYC-DSA said it’s just like other nonprofits. An ethics watchdog said it’s not.
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News & Politics
Progressive groups decry House’s investigation into NYC leftist org
Republicans have accused The People’s Forum of boosting the CCP. Supporters say the investigation is modern McCarthyism.
Upstate
Zellner in line for DMV commissioner, sources say
Despite losing reelection and tough political headwinds in the Erie County Democratic Party, outgoing state Sen. Jeremy Zellner may have a soft place to land.
News & Politics
Pataki urges candidates to accept gubernatorial election results
With a new building in his honor, former Gov. George Pataki had some words of wisdom for both major political parties.
2026 congressional midterm elections
Mamdani and allies celebrate El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan
New York socialists helped power Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate primary win, the latest battle in an ongoing proxy war between progressives and the Democratic establishment.
New York City
Dozens of city officials are driven around by chauffeurs. Are they living in a bubble?
The passenger princess life can be isolating, but some call it a necessity of the job.
Transportation
Who gets a car in the Mamdani administration? These 52 officials
A car and driver is a perk for dozens of jobs in city government besides the mayor.
NYPD
NYPD inspector investigated in psych eval scandal getting promoted
“Whistleblower” NYPD Inspector Terrell Anderson’s promotion to deputy chief looks like a redemption story, following City & State reporting on unlicensed psychologists.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Blakeman sets stage for election denialism
The Republican gubernatorial said he would accept the outcome of the election only if it’s “fair” after saying Democrats would cheat.
