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.

Politics

Politics

In 2025 mayoral race, Trump backlash isn’t a given this time

Democratic and progressive energy surged after Trump’s 2016 win. Some question whether that energy will be enough this time around to overcome a growing shift away from the Democratic Party in New York City.

Heard Around Town

Politics

Anthony Weiner mulls a City Council run in lower Manhattan

The scandal-scarred former congressman mused about a possible run on his radio show on Saturday.

Politics

Politics

Special session the chatter of Somos

Legislative leaders aren’t committed, but legislators are open to Trump-proofing New York before the inauguration.

Politics

Politics

In the race to replace Francisco Moya, everyone has a candidate

State Sen. Jessica Ramos and Assembly Members Jessica González-Rojas and Catalina Cruz are already close with declared candidates. Moya says he’ll be backing someone too.

Politics

Politics

Kathy Hochul details call with Donald Trump

The governor also downplayed recent reporting that she was reversing on congestion pricing: “Conversations with the federal government are not new.”

Somos

Politics

Live updates from Somos 2024

Where New York's political class goes to process the election results.

Heard Around Town

Politics

Luis Miranda Jr. is ‘pissed off’

The veteran political consultant has thoughts about how Latinos voted and about Trump’s proposed deportation policy.

News & Politics

Politics

Suozzi says Democrats lost votes for supporting ‘biological boys’ playing on girls’ sports teams

The newly reelected Democratic member of Congress echoed a common Republican talking point that has been weaponized against transgender people across the country.

News & Politics

Politics

Long Island is Trump Country, but some Democrats can still win

Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi narrowly won reelection and Democrat Laura Gillen flipped a Nassau County blue, even as Long Islanders overwhelmingly backed Trump.

News & Politics

Politics

Lawler defeats Jones in NY-17 to win reelection

Republican Rep. Mike Lawler is returning to Congress, and he may be eyeing an even higher office.