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An ‘impossible position’: What’s next for SDNY after order to drop Eric Adams case
With a clear directive from D.C., the storied Southern District of New York doesn’t have many options to continue its investigation into Mayor Eric Adams.
Albany Agenda
Criminal justice groups, public defenders start campaign to defend discovery law
As Gov. Kathy Hochul and district attorneys push to weaken the 2019 law, advocates have launched a new website highlighting the law’s benefits.
News & Politics
Breaking News
Eric Adams vows to move forward from ‘cruel episode’ as opponents say he’s Trump’s pawn
Gov. Kathy Hochul said she remains committed to working with the New York City mayor.
Politics
‘Justice is dead in America’: Mayoral candidates react to DOJ direction to drop Eric Adams’ corruption charges
The New York City mayor got some relief Monday after Trump’s Justice Department directed the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York to drop charges against him – for now.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Why do Black voters currently seem to prefer Andrew Cuomo over Eric Adams?
“You vote for the choice that's going to do the least amount of harm to you, knowing how white voters are going to behave.”
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Resistance star Dan Goldman backs Zellnor Myrie to ‘speak out and stand up’ against Trump
The Brooklyn rep endorsed Myrie on MSNBC on Monday as Mayor Eric Adams was urging his top aides not to criticize the president.
Albany Agenda
At Hochul’s urging, legislative leaders delay passage of special elections bill
The proposed legislation, which had been expected to pass quickly, might end up being killed in exchange for the Trump administration allowing congestion pricing to continue.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
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Endorsements in the 2025 New York City mayoral race
Labor unions, political clubs and power brokers. Stay up to date on which mayoral candidates are getting the coveted endorsements for 2025.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
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Here’s who’s running for New York City mayor in 2025
Get to know the candidates in a wide, weird and unsettled field.
Politics
Manhattan electeds back Levine in comptroller battle
Mark Levine is building out his Manhattan base, as Justin Brannan pulls early labor support.
Donald Trump
Here are the New York politicos in line for Trump admin jobs
On the flip side, many prominent New Yorkers serving under the Biden administration will be out of work.
Housing
Hochul says housing voucher bill is still too expensive
The bill’s supporters want to include housing vouchers for homeless and low-income New Yorkers in this year’s affordability-focused state budget.
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New York City Council
Joann Ariola prevails as NYC Council minority leader
The battle to lead the five-person Republican caucus finally came to a close – at least, we think.
Politics
Another ‘Exonerated 5’ member eyeing a Manhattan City Council seat
Raymond Santana is thinking of running for an East Harlem seat next door to fellow Exonerated Five member Yusef Salaam.
News & Politics
Public campaign finance has been a success so far, report finds
The Brennan Center for Justice concluded that instituting a public matching funds program for state-level campaigns has had a net positive impact on civics.
Politics
Did Eric Adams get a colonoscopy? We’re trying to get to the bottom of it.
What the mayor said and what his press team said regarding the timeline of the mayor’s medical procedures caused a shitstorm of confusion.
Immigration
Pols host town halls, share Know Your Rights info about ICE – because what else can they do?
As federal raids spark widespread fear, lawmakers are trying to help, but are limited.
News & Politics
Where do NYC’s campaign donors live?
A new map from the Campaign Finance Board and creators of Redistricting & You aims to illustrate how campaign fundraising breaks down geographically.
Eric Adams
At ‘Tin Cup Day’ hearing, Eric Adams’ budget priorities aren’t the point
State lawmakers paid some attention to the New York City mayor’s requests for migrant funding and discovery law changes, but questions about Trump policies and the city budget took center stage.
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