Housing

Politics

The City Council shot down Eric Adams’ veto on housing vouchers. Now what?

For the first time since the Bloomberg years, the council voted to override a mayoral veto. Council members said a package of bills expanding access to housing vouchers is a crucial step in addressing the housing crisis.

Politics

Politics

Appeals court orders redistricting commission to redraw congressional maps, setting up fight at state’s highest court

In a split decision, a mid-level appellate court ordered the Independent Redistricting Commission to redraw the state’s congressional districts for 2024. Republicans plan to appeal.

New York City

Politics

NYC Council mocks Eric Adams’ housing op-ed with ‘annotated version’

The conflict over a package of City Council bills comes amid continually fraying relations between council leaders and City Hall and on the eve of a likely veto override.

2024 New York congressional battleground

Politics

Who’s running in NY-22?

State Sen. John Mannion and Air Force veteran Sarah Klee Hood are both looking to unseat Republican incumbent Brandon Williams

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Ron DeSantis sets his sights on Hamptons fundraiser

Whether he’ll have support from New York elected officials there remains to be seen.

News & Politics

Politics

Siena poll: New Yorkers are still worried about crime

As Democrats craft their 2024 election strategy, a new Siena College poll found that a majority of New Yorkers are afraid they’ll be the victim of a crime.

Personality

Politics

‘Our district was suffering’: Émilia Decaudin on why she’s challenging Juan Ardila

A socialist running in a very left-leaning district, Decaudin would be the first out trans lawmaker in the state Legislature.

New York State

Politics

Coney Island casino idea draws local opposition

Comments against the idea of a casino in Coney Island outnumbered comments in favor at two community forums organized by Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso.

Homelessness

Politics

Eric Adams touts homelessness progress as veto battle brews with the City Council

The mayor said his action to expand rental assistance has helped hundreds of families. Meanwhile, the City Council prepares for a veto override to expand assistance further.

Politics

Politics

Will putting abortion on the ballot in New York really boost Democratic turnout next year?

Voters will have a chance to approve the Equal Rights Amendment next year. But the state’s recent history of ballot initiatives should give Democrats pause.

Ethics

Breaking News Politics

Six supporters of Eric Adams' mayoral campaign indicted

The accused allegedly ran a straw donor campaign to win influence in City Hall

Politics

Politics

New York politicians are looking for a new social media home

Twitter is becoming unusable. Politicians who have relied on the platform to campaign and communicate with constituents are trying out alternatives.

New York State

Politics

Sue! New Jersey’s undefeated Supreme Court record against New York

The nation’s highest court in two centuries has ruled in favor of the Garden State in at least 6 cases against its neighbor, and there could be one more with congestion pricing

Heard Around Town

Politics

Democrat challenging Marc Molinaro raises $775K

Josh Riley released his fundraising tally from the last quarter – with some help from Al Franken

Heard Around Town

Politics

Eric Adams continues the Brad Lander digs at budget presser

The New York City mayor couldn’t help but go off script to shade the city comptroller for not going to Washington.

Heard Around Town

Politics

Super PACs spent big on NYC Council primaries

The political funding organizations may have had a hand in Chris Banks’ upset over City Council veteran Charles Barron.

2023 elections

Politics

Buffalo primary elections: Progressives strike out — again

Try as they might, progressive Democrats in Buffalo are having a hard time gaining traction. That reality was underscored in lopsided electoral losses Tuesday.