Politics

Campaigns & Elections

Delgado in campaign mode

After announcing he wouldn’t run for reelection, Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado sure seems like he’s getting ready to run for something else.

News & Politics

Zohran Mamdani, mayoral candidate who confronted Trump border czar, flooded with racist abuse and threats

After video of the democratic socialist politician’s confrontation with border czar Tom Homan went viral, his office’s phone lines were overwhelmed by hateful callers.

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Zohran Mamdani endorsed by (most) socialist lawmakers

Six DSA-affiliated state lawmakers endorsed Mamdani’s mayoral campaign, though the other two have so far declined to endorse him.

Heard Around Town

Lawmakers and union demand NYU Langone resume offering gender-affirming care for minors

After Trump threatened to pull federal funding, NYU Langone stopped taking new patients under 19 years old who seek gender-affirming care.

New York City

WFP announces endorsements for open NYC Council seats

The Working Families Party is also endorsing Jumaane Williams in his reelection bid for public advocate.

Immigration

Trump border czar blasts sanctuary state laws in Albany visit

Homan also criticized Gov. Kathy Hochul for trying to place limits on Mayor Eric Adams’ ability to collaborate with ICE.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

Brooklyn Assembly Member Brian Cunningham is backing Adrienne Adams for mayor

The speaker also has support from two Brooklyn council members as the county party chair reportedly considers Cuomo.

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Heard Around Town

Airbnb PAC starts spending to support Riley, Farías, Salamanca and more

Speaker Adrienne Adams’ chosen successor also got support from the short-term rental company’s political committee.

News & Politics

Penn Station advocates to submit their own redevelopment plan

The proposal from Alexandros Washburn calls for replacing Madison Square Garden with a reimagined Penn Station.

Albany Agenda

$10 million tax credit for businesses advertising in local media gets Albany rally

Supporters will meet at the statehouse to ask Gov. Hochul to fund the Lift Our Communities, Advertise Locally Act in this year’s budget.

News & Politics

Gov. Kathy Hochul takes aim at Rep. ‘Mike something’

Continuing her trend of stronger rhetoric against the GOP, the governor repeatedly criticized potential gubernatorial opponent Rep. Mike Lawler during the Albany Somos conference.

Special Reports

Hochul makes up with unions after Hector LaSalle

The governor has spent the past couple years allying herself with organized labor.

News & Politics

Hochul dominates potential challengers in new Siena poll

Hochul's two potential primary opponents, Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado and Rep. Ritchie Torres, lack statewide name recognition.

Politics

What good are mayoral forums? Ask the leading candidates who haven’t been to any

Mayoral candidates are invited to attend countless policy panels throughout the course of the campaign. They don’t all feel compelled to attend.

Politics

A whole lot of elected officials showed up at Adrienne Adams’ campaign launch

Seven City Council members are backing the speaker, in addition to multiple other current and former electeds.