Labor

Politics

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

Politics

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.

News & Politics

Politics

Skoufis launches campaign to become DNC chair

The little-known state senator’s bid to lead the national party faces long odds.

Heard Around Town

Politics

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

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

Politics

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

Politics

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.

Politics

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

Politics

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

Politics

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

Politics

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.

News & Politics

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

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.

Transportation

Politics

Good policy but difficult politics: Rep. Dan Goldman talks future of congestion pricing

The MTA board approved starting congestion pricing with lower tolls on Jan. 5 on the same day as a CBC breakfast.

News & Politics

Politics

Carolyn Maloney’s daughter Virginia files to run for City Council

Can a Maloney dynasty take root in Manhattan? The product manager at Meta is looking at running in the crowded race to replace Keith Powers.

News & Politics

Politics

‘No one is safe.’ NY Dems fret over 2026 governor’s race

Historically, a Republican in the White House bodes well for New York Democrats in the midterms. But historical precedents feel less relevant to many now.

New York City

Politics

The sand is eroding beneath Democrats’ feet in New York

Flipping three House seats masks the broad gains Republicans made in New York City and elsewhere.