Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Hochul to co-lead Dems’ effort to regain NY house seats – despite spotty electoral record
Despite a knack for fundraising, the governor has seen a couple of very close calls.
Politics
Politics
Edward Caban named NYPD’s first Latino commissioner
A department veteran and Eric Adams loyalist takes over for Keechant Sewell, who stepped down after reportedly being micromanaged by the administration
Energy & Environment
Politics
New York’s green revolution is almost here
With rising costs and an aging electrical grid, can the state hit its ambitious climate goals by 2030?
Heard Around Town
Politics
Challengers soar past George Santos in fundraising
The embattled incumbent Congress member is being outraised by Democratic challengers and a Republican vying for the seat.
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.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
2023 New York City Council primary election results
Tracking the most competitive races across the five boroughs
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
2023 elections
Politics