Politics
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
What brings Adrienne and Zohran together? Defending Tish James
The Democratic mayoral nominee organized a press conference to condemn the indictment of the state attorney general, where he was joined by his former rival.
New York City
Back from Albania, a bitter Eric Adams meets the press
The mayor lashed out at a Daily News reporter for a story about his romantic past.
News & Politics
Clarke challenger raises over $100,000 in first 48 hours
Michael Goldfarb raised almost as much money in two days as Rep. Yvette Clarke had in her campaign account in June.
News & Politics
Breaking News
Letitia James indicted by federal grand jury in Virginia
Federal prosecutors charged state Attorney General Letitia James with bank fraud for renting out a Virginia property instead of using it as a second home.
Heard Around Town
Mamdani makes his pitch to New York’s business elite
‘Have you ever talked about democratic socialism at an ABNY event before?’ the mayoral front-runner joked.
Heard Around Town
Erik Bottcher files to run for Congress
The Manhattan City Council member is "laying the groundwork for a potential bid."
News & Politics
Brian Romero hopes to succeed his former boss in the Assembly
He is running for Jessica González-Rojas’ seat, after serving as her chief of staff for more than four years.
New York City Council
City Council members slam ballot proposals at rally they say wasn’t electioneering
The New York City Council has been vocal about opposition since the ballots were put forward, but Tuesday’s rally was the most explicit members have been.
Campaigns & Elections
Endorsements in the 2025 NYC mayoral general election
Here’s who’s backing whom in a four-way race.
News & Politics
Citizens Union reports concludes even-year elections would benefit NYC
Voters in New York City will have a chance to weigh in this November on whether to move local elections from odd-numbered years to even-numbered years.
Westchester
The Democrats vying to challenge Rep. Mike Lawler
At least eight contenders will be jockeying to break out of the crowded primary field.
News & Politics
Here’s who owns New York’s local TV stations
The Jimmy Kimmel incident has us suddenly curious.
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Heard Around Town
Jim Owles and New Kings Dems back housing ballot proposals
The two political clubs hope the proposals will help make New York more affordable.
Heard Around Town
Vickie Paladino’s challenger touts fundraising haul
Ben Chou has raised about $30,000 in private donations as he tries to unseat the conservative City Council edgelady. He expects to reach the campaign spending limit this cycle.
Heard Around Town
Curtis Sliwa reports his best fundraising period yet
The Republican nominee’s campaign is trying to make the mayoral race “Mamdani vs. Sliwa” though Sliwa is still far behind Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani and behind independent candidate Andrew Cuomo in polls.
Interviews & Profiles
Eric Adams: the flawed, unforgettable, one-term mayor
“There was something really compelling and inspiring about what he was trying to do,” one former Adams administration official said. “A lot of that was realized … and then a lot of it was squandered.”
News & Politics
Alexa Avilés exploring challenge to Rep. Dan Goldman in NY-10
The DSA-backed City Council member has been talking to allies about potentially challenging the incumbent representative.
News & Politics
Hochul blasts GOP over government shutdown, funding cuts
Gov. Kathy Hochul and other elected officials blamed Republicans for shutting down the federal government and cutting billions in federal funding
2026 New York state elections
Vanessa Aronson is running for Assembly – but only if Alex Bores runs for Congress
Manhattan’s game of electoral musical chairs continues.
Heard Around Town
Make the Road Action chooses González-Rojas over Ramos
The political arm of immigrant rights’ group Make the Road NY previously backed both in their respective races, until Ramos endorsed Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic mayoral primary, alienating many progressives.
