Politics
News & Politics
What makes a state legislator run for City Council?
It’s not just about the two-and-a-half hour commute to Albany – though that’s definitely a factor.
Heard Around Town
A tiny battle is brewing to be the next NYC Council minority leader
There are five members who could return after Joe Borelli is out – and at least two are thinking about the post.
Labor
32BJ staff looks to unionize with CWA, asks for neutrality
Organizers and other staff with the politically powerful union are seeking to organize themselves after past false starts.
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.
Politics
The NYC mayoral field is growing. The number of prominent women in the race is not.
It seems every day a new man tosses his hat!
New York City
Updated
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.
Heard Around Town
Brooklyn BP Antonio Reynoso’s repeat challenger hasn’t slouched in fundraising
Khari Edwards is back for round two.
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.
