Albany Agenda
Politics
Are we really talking about redistricting again?!
Despite what you may hear, a mid-decade redistricting in New York is both very difficult and very unlikely.
Opinion
Politics
Opinion: Mamdani’s test on policing
Whistleblowers show the NYPD won’t fix itself. What should the next mayor do?
Immigration
Politics
Trump sanctuary city lawsuit highlights tension between Eric Adams and City Council on immigration
The lawsuit favorably quotes the mayor, while condemning city policies that bar cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
Transportation
Politics
MTA’s Metro-North Penn Station Access Project snags another delay
Four new stations slated for the Bronx won’t be completed until at least 2028.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Former SDNY U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon joins the Manhattan Institute
It’s a quieter path for the former federal prosecutor who resigned in protest.
New York State
Politics
Jessica González-Rojas launches state Senate campaign with high-profile endorsements
She is challenging state Sen. Jessica Ramos, whose decision to endorse former Gov. Andrew Cuomo upset her progressive supporters.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Another week, another couple mayoral PACs
A new anti-Zohran Mamdani independent expenditure committee, and another IE in search of a candidate enter the campaign finance fray.
Heard Around Town
Politics
NYCPBA hasn’t endorsed in the mayoral race yet. They're soon negotiating a contract with City Hall
Mayor Eric Adams touted the endorsements of 13 uniformed unions – including many law enforcement unions – on Thursday.
New York City
Politics
Eric Adams now loves going on Fox News
New York City’s mayor has largely ditched MSNBC to spend more time on Republicans’ favorite cable news network this year.
New York City
Politics
4 takeaways from the first fundraising haul of the NYC mayor general election
Real estate donors are flocking to Eric Adams, and Zohran Mamdani gets love from out of state.
New York City
Politics
Suit: Thomas Donlon’s first NYPD conflict? Cops’ aggro social media use
The former interim commissioner alleges his attempts to root out corruption were blocked or ignored by City Hall – starting with a conversation about how police were tweeting.
News & Politics
Politics
González-Rojas files to run against Ramos
Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas previously called state Sen. Jessica Ramos’ decision to endorse Andrew Cuomo in the mayoral race “disappointing.”
Heard Around Town
Politics
Zohran Mamdani could leave his Assembly seat open next year. Mary Jobaida is preparing to run for it.
The former Queens Assembly candidate filed paperwork to run for Mamdani’s Assembly seat on Monday.
News & Politics
Politics
Andrew Cuomo dons a short-sleeved shirt, launches second NYC mayor campaign
After getting trounced in the Democratic primary, the former governor seems determined to shift his campaign style.
News & Politics
Politics
Former LG Betsy McCaughey and former NYPD Commish Ray Kelly launch anti-Mamdani IE
A website for a related nonprofit was selling hats and t-shirts telling New Yorkers to say “NYet” to “Mamdani-ism.” But there’s some confusion about where the nonprofit stops and the political fundraising committee begins.
News & Politics
Politics
Hochul, Delgado tout fundraising totals
The governor raised more than $4 million for her reelection in the most recent fundraising period, while Delgado has raised about $1.5 million.
News & Politics
Politics
Mamdani promised to tax the rich. DSA is already mobilizing to make that happen.
In the People’s Republic of New York City, an empowered DSA is strategizing about how to convert electoral clout into state policy.
News & Politics
Politics
For Zohran Mamdani, Eric Adams is a different kind of rival
If Andrew Cuomo was more of a rarified cardboard box, Adams is a true street campaigner.
New York City
Politics
City Council GOP's pro-Sliwa statement may run afoul of City Charter
There have been previous limits set on endorsements through Conflicts of Interest Board decisions.
News & Politics
Politics