Politics

New York City

Which New York City mayoral candidate will earn the ‘bus mayor’ jacket?

Half a dozen candidates weighed in on public transit issues Monday at a forum hosted by Riders Alliance.

Rikers Island

Updated

A timeline on the closure of Rikers Island

The long-awaited decision on a federal takeover will have to wait till an unknown date.

News & Politics

Skoufis launches campaign to become DNC chair

The little-known state senator’s bid to lead the national party faces long odds.

New York City

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Who’s who in Eric Adams’ administration

From deputy mayors to fixers to legal counsel, here are the insiders the mayor has appointed to run the city.

Heard Around Town

Adams on his legal woes: ‘This is terrifying for an American to go through’

After Damian Williams officially announced his resignation, the New York City mayor was pretty candid about what it felt like to be subject to Williams’ scrutiny.

News & Politics

NYC officials and agencies are migrating to Bluesky

Some are tired of Elon Musk. Others say they’re following their constituents.

New York City Council

Justin Brannan is backing his chief counsel for his City Council seat

Kayla Santosuosso, the new president of the Bay Ridge Democrats, cites her ties to the Arab American community as important to her work.

New York City

Step aside governors, Hakeem Jeffries is ready to take the Democratic mantle

He’ll be on the front lines crafting the party’s messaging and fighting the Trump agenda in Washington, D.C.

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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.

Politics

What’s in it for Jessica Tisch?

She’s stepping in as the fourth NYPD commissioner in three years – possibly in the sunset of a scandal-scarred mayoral administration. Here’s why.

Heard Around Town

Mayoral candidates each support ‘City of Yes’ the most

Before a pivotal committee vote on the Adams administration’s marquee housing proposal, his rivals are all in – and want to do even more!

NYPD

Jessica Tisch appointed NYPD commissioner

An alum of the NYPD’s IT team, Tisch has largely been seen as a steady leader of the Sanitation Department.

New York City Council

Chi Ossé bet big on the councilman-as-influencer strategy

The short-form selfie videos may not alone account for the success of his recent bill curbing broker fees, but they have ensured he gets ample credit for it.

News & Politics

Stewart-Cousins: Special session ‘unlikely’ this year to combat Trump

The state Senate majority leader focused on affordability in a speech to business leaders, but didn’t offer details on what next year’s session may hold.

News & Politics

Man arrested after threatening to ‘shoot up’ state senator’s office

State Sen. Cordell Cleare was out of the office on Monday when a man demanded to see her, telling staff he would shoot and blow up the office, Cleare says.