Eric Adams
Politics
Eric Adams’ messaging strategy gets a new general
The mayor appointed City Hall press secretary Fabien Levy to the new role of deputy mayor for communications.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Liz Gereghty is Liz Whitmer Gereghty, if you haven’t noticed
The candidate for New York’s 17th Congressional District has rebranded to include her maiden name, the same as her sister Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s.
Health Care
Politics
After Damian Williams’ striking comments on supervised injection sites, New York leaders are quiet
The U.S. attorney said his office is prepared to take action as the sites are in violation of state and federal law, but he declined to elaborate further.
Politics
Politics
NY Republicans are suing to keep their outside income. Here’s how much they make.
Republican state lawmakers, some of whom make big bucks in their second jobs, are arguing a $35,000 cap is unconstitutional.
Politics
Politics
False alarm, everything at Rikers is A-OK
The federal monitor calls the current conditions at the jail complex grave, but the New York City Council’s Common Sense Caucus visited and they think it looks fine in there.
Politics
Politics
Brooklyn Dems meet in back room of lobster restaurant to pick borough’s judges
In advance of the Brooklyn Democratic Party’s judicial convention, party leaders got together at Nick’s Lobster House to decide which candidates should win the convention.
Heard Around Town
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NY socialists touch base on successes, failures of session
Blocking nominations and Fix the MTA were wins touted internally.
Politics
Politics
Good cop, bad cop: NYPD commissioner’s twin brother was kicked off police force, jailed for being negligent landlord
The brothers now own houses across the street from one another in suburban Rockland County.
NYPD
Politics
Protesters call on Caban to fire officers in slaying of Kawaski Trawick
A march from City Hall to police headquarters demanded action from newly appointed Commissioner Eddie Caban
Labor
Politics
City Council backs striking Hollywood unions
The Council passed non-binding resolutions demanding Hollywood studios negotiate with striking actors and writers.
Politics
Politics
On Brooklyn Democratic Party Gala night, the borough becomes ‘the center of the universe’
The annual event drew power brokers from across the city touting the party’s unity.
Politics
Politics
Justin Brannan knows what it takes for Democrats to win in Bay Ridge
To survive reelection in southern Brooklyn, Brannan is focusing on constituent service and pragmatic politics.
Eric Adams
Politics
Eric Adams wants to speak to you ‘directly’
He’s launched his own radio show, a newsletter, a podcast, a journalism scholarship and a town hall series. The mayor is fed up with the mainstream press.
News & Politics
Politics
'The Coachella of Brooklyn'
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and more are expected to show for the Brooklyn Democratic Party’s gala.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Former Hochul appointee joins Frank Carone’s Oaktree
Daniel Tietz, who left his post as commissioner of the state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, now works for the consulting firm started by New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ former chief of staff.
Politics
Politics
Ripple effects of Kevin Thomas’ congressional run
Politicians on Long Island could shift seats to potentially fill open spots in the state Senate or Assembly because of his move.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Ritchie Torres once again pushing consequences for Santos
After facing an ethics complaint and calls for expulsion, the embattled lawmaker is now facing possible censorship.
Politics
Politics
Lisa Zornberg named City Hall’s next top lawyer
The former federal prosecutor and white collar defense attorney will take over for Brendan McGuire.
Kathy Hochul
Politics
Who’s who in Kathy Hochul’s administration?
Here are some of the insiders the governor has appointed to run the state.
Labor
Politics