Politics

New York State

Members of Congress join the fight to pass parole reform in New York

Fair and Timely Parole as well as Elder Parole have languished in the state Legislature, but momentum for the bills is building.

Campaigns & Elections

Pat Burke is seriously considering a run for Erie County executive

Forget the midterms, this Western New York Assembly member is already thinking well into the future.

New York City

Three of a kind: All NYC casino proposals recommended to Gaming Commission

After years of bureaucracy and local approvals, an end is in sight to finally license a slate of downstate casinos.

Heard Around Town

Epstein endorses Powers for AD 74

The outgoing Assembly member is backing the outgoing City Council member to succeed him in the Manhattan seat.

New York City

Julie Menin announces she has the support to be the next council speaker

The council member from Manhattan claimed to have 36 votes and the backing of four unions.

Politics

Menin to announce major support in City Council speaker race

The speaker hopeful is expected to announce endorsements from labor unions including UFT and 32BJ SEIU as well as council members.

Technology

New York City will try (again) to regulate AI

The council passed a package of bills creating a new ‘office of algorithmic accountability.’ It’s not the first attempt to rein in AI use.

News & Politics

DSA recommends against endorsing Ossé’s congressional bid

City Council Member Chi Ossé’s planned primary challenge to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is now on life support.

News & Politics

Nydia Velázquez leaves huge shoes. Who wants to fill them?

Both socialists and progressives are eyeing the seat, which is among the most left-leaning in the country.

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New York City

Mamdani and Trump, affectionately, meet face to face

Just two populist New Yorkers with massive charisma and opposing agendas who seem to get along famously.

News & Politics

Council members call for investigation into Brooklyn Defender Services

The union representing public defenders has accused Brooklyn Defender Services of attempted union-busting.

News & Politics

The NYPD is barred from coordination with ICE, but some think cops should actively intervene to stop immigration agents

Last week, two NYPD officers were injured in a scuffle with federal immigration agents. The incident highlighted a major coming challenge for Zohran Mamdani – and Jessica Tisch.

News & Politics

At Ossé’s endorsement forum, DSA electeds – Mamdani included – were divided

DSA members have until Saturday night to vote on whether to recommend backing City Council Member Chi Ossé’s challenge to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

Heard Around Town

Mayor-elect Mamdani plans to attend DSA forum on Chi

Mamdani is pulling out all the stops to block City Council Member Chi Ossé’s run against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

Personality

5 things to know about Jessica Tisch

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani sealed the deal to keep Jessica Tisch on as NYPD commissioner.