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News & Politics
Huntley launches new Assembly campaign against Zinerman
With support from the DSA and City Council Member Chi Ossé, Eon Huntley is making another attempt to unseat Assembly Member Stefani Zinerman.
2026 New York state elections
Rana Abdelhamid files to run for Mamdani’s seat
The Muslim community organizer previously ran for Congress in 2022.
2026 congressional midterm elections
Public defender and DSA organizer challenges Ritchie Torres
Dalourny Nemorin says that Rep. Ritchie Torres is focused more on his donors than serving his constituents
New York City
Meet the heavyweights leading Mark Levine’s transition team
New York City’s next comptroller is rolling out a team helmed by Henry Garrido and Yvonne Stennett to help him prepare for the citywide role.
News & Politics
Pro-housing coalition takes a ballot proposals victory lap
The proposals passed with double digit margins and support across the city, a report from Yes on Affordable Housing shows.
News & Politics
Hochul and Mamdani play nice at Somos
The governor and New York City mayor-elect projected unity in Puerto Rico last week, but they couldn’t completely paper over ideological cracks.
News & Politics
Poll shows young voters would back Avilés over Goldman in NY-10
The poll from Stand Up Action also found that City Council Member Alexa Avilés is largely unknown in the 10th Congressional District.
Somos
Live updates from Somos 2025
New mayor, new council, new power structure and a whole 2026 election cycle just ramping up.
News & Politics
Mayor Eric Adams vetoes four City Council bills
The legislation under the axe includes bills that would require pay equity reporting for large private companies and limit rent contributions for certain voucher recipients.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
5 takeaways from the 2025 NYC election turnout
Millions (plural!) showed up, Black voters swung toward Mamdani, NIMBY’s represented and more.
Campaigns & Elections
Sarah Batchu files to run for Harvey Epstein’s Assembly seat
The de Blasio alum came in second to Epstein for the City Council District 2 seat.
News & Politics
Rep. Elise Stefanik paints dire picture of NY in gubernatorial campaign launch
The Republican announced her campaign for governor in a new video that heavily featured New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
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News & Politics
Speaker candidates project strength at Somos
The race for the second-most powerful position in City Hall is on in San Juan.
Campaigns & Elections
In southeast Brooklyn, community organizer Jibreel Jalloh files to run against Jaime Williams
The conservative Democratic Assembly member will face a challenge to her left.
News & Politics
Being NYC mayor historically sucks. Will that hold true for Zohran Mamdani?
He’s got an unwieldy coalition, a hostile president and extremely high expectations – but he’s also got global stardom on his side.
New York City
Zohran’s accepting resumes
The mayor-elect has opened a portal.
Politics
‘Knives in my back:’ Alicia Vaichunas feels betrayed by Bob Holden
The Republican City Council candidate lost by a surprising margin to her former colleague, Democrat Phil Wong.
New York City
Democrat Shirley Aldebol flips only City Council seat to change parties
The Bronx will return to having no Republican representatives next year, following the defeat of incumbent Kristy Marmorato.
New York City
Kayla Santosuosso wins southern Brooklyn City Council race
She will succeed her boss Justin Brannan and become the district’s first female council member.
Campaigns & Elections
2025 New York City Council general election results for races to watch
There are a few key races that will help determine the shape of the council next year.
