Politics
2026 congressional midterm elections
National Dems embrace Conley’s challenge to GOP Rep. Lawler
The DCCC is adding the Hudson Valley candidate to its Red to Blue program
New York City
Mamdani’s push for free buses takes a back seat to faster ones (for now)
Road work ahead? The mayor sure hopes it does.
Campaigns & Elections
Mamdani adviser heads to Maine to sort out Senate mess
Morris Katz is trying to help scandal-starred U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner wind down his campaign and find an appropriate replacement.
New York City Council
Good government groups back 18% pay raise for City Council, elected officials
But they don’t think raises should be automatic, as the council moves closer to passing the bill.
Campaigns & Elections
How Ritchie Torres, diehard Israel supporter, easily survived a brutal primary cycle
The three-term Congress member handily defeated challenger Michael Blake while two colleagues lost their seats to pro-Palestinian lefties.
Healthcare
Congressional Democrats blast Trump, Blakeman over newly enacted Essential Plan cuts
Some 450,000 New Yorkers have officially been kicked off their low- to no-cost subsidized state health insurance.
Read First
TWU to Big Labor: don’t endorse Hochul
The governor’s opp, John Samuelsen, doesn’t want the state AFL-CIO to back the governor while they’re in a contract dispute.
Energy & Environment
‘Stay quenched:’ Mamdani activates Code Red alert ahead of heat wave
After dealing with the city’s coldest winter in a decade, the mayor will face off against potentially record-breaking heat during a tourist-packed holiday weekend.
New York City
Eric Adams’ Charter Revision Commission sues to get open primaries on the ballot
And joining forces with the ragtag group of Adamsites are the likes of Vickie Paladino, David Paterson and Vito Fossella!
2026 New York state comptroller election
DiNapoli’s first primary challenge put statewide public financing to the test
Democratic candidates for state comptroller were the first to access matching funds in a statewide race. Did it matter?
New York City Council
City Council, citywide officials could get 18% raise
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and council Speaker Julie Menin would decline their raises, perhaps sensing that the optics are bad.
Albany Agenda
With growing numbers in Albany, DSA is the new kid on the bloc
Democratic socialists did well in state legislative races. Is that a problem for the Democratic conference?
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Campaigns & Elections
The rise of Tammamdani Hall
How Zohran Mamdani (and DSA) built a political machine that just can’t lose.
News & Politics
Rafael Rubio, City Council staffer detained by ICE, is freed after 5 months behind bars
The 45-year-old has been released while he fights for asylum.
New York City
It’s a hot socialist summer – but not for these interns
Former interns rallied at City Hall to put pressure on the City Council.
2026 New York state elections
Lefties didn’t just win state legislative races – incumbents lost big
With Trump in office, Democrats are demanding that someone – anyone – just do something.
News & Politics
As city budget deadline looms, Mamdani faces renewed calls to keep campaign promises
Outside City Hall, advocates rallied to curb NYPD spending and expand rental assistance.
News & Politics
Diana Ayala: The OTHER Uptown insurgent
The former City Council Member unseated Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs – and wants to work with DAC.
Campaigns & Elections
Hochul leads Blakeman by 20 points in latest Siena poll
The governor’s favorability rating is up, too – though so is her opponent’s.
Campaigns & Elections
Hochul has her strategy, and she’s sticking to it after primary day
Even as left-wing candidates thrived, the moderate governor is staying focused on fighting Trump as general election season begins.
