New York City

Politics

The New York City Council session is off to a slow start. Why is that?

Fewer bills have been introduced than in years past, something City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and others attribute to a huge class of new members.

Homelessness

Politics

Bureaucratic delays, mistakes block homeless families from finding shelter: report

The average monthly percentage of homeless families with children deemed eligible for shelter in New York City dipped to the lowest level since 2014 last year.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Endorsing Keron Alleyne for Assembly, DSA is teaming up with the Barrons

The Brooklynite is a late addition to the DSA slate, but he might need more than that sought after endorsement to beat incumbent Nikki Lucas.

Politics

Brian Cunningham wins Assembly special election in Brooklyn

It was also a win for the Brooklyn Democratic Party and boss Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn against her detractors.

New York City

Politics

Don’t trust the fundraising numbers in the Brooklyn special election

Jelanie DeShong’s campaign mistakenly posted an over-the-limit contribution that bloated his total.

New York City

Politics

As neighborhood safety teams roll out, council members grill NYPD about community outreach

A wide-ranging City Council hearing scrutinized the new teams, homeless outreach on subways, and the NYPD’s use of surveillance technology.

New York City

Politics

NYC progressives are reclaiming “defund,” after it was used against them

The word used previously against funding the police is now being used to call out Mayor Eric Adams, saying he’s reducing spending on public safety, health agencies and other institutions.

Politics

Politics

Andrew Cuomo has learned nothing about sexual harassment

The former governor still doesn’t seem overly familiar with harassment law in New York.

New York State

Politics

Black and Latino faith leaders are key to any Cuomo comeback

The disgraced governor and his successor Gov. Kathy Hochul are battling for the endorsements of religious leaders.

New York City

Politics

Will Eric Adams be a political player in the June primaries?

The mayor has made three Assembly endorsements so far, but he might not care as much as de Blasio.

New York City

Politics

Ranked choice advocates want to tackle broader voter engagement

They’re asking for recurring funding from New York City dedicated to a voter education program.

New York City

Politics

Ashwin Vasan takes over as NYC’s health commissioner

Dr. Dave Chokshi is leaving the post and taking his beloved TV presence with him.

Heard Around Town

Politics

Hiram Monserrate is attempting another comeback

The former Queens politician, who was expelled from the state Senate in 2010, is running for an Assembly seat.