2023 elections
Politics
Hiram Monserrate is off the ballot, but REBNY’s PAC is spending on Francisco Moya
Jobs for New York? More like Jobs for New York consultants.
Rikers Island
Politics
Comptroller and public advocate tour Rikers, call on feds to take over Rikers
After touring the jail complex, Brad Lander and Jumaane Williams said the city cannot be trusted to manage Rikers Island.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
The super PAC fundraising for George Santos’ could-be opponents
The emails may have Anna Kaplan’s name on them, but American Bridge PAC said she didn’t know about their outreach.
2023 elections
Politics
Most interesting 2023 New York City Council primary races to watch
From a rare open seat in Harlem to a new Asian-majority seat in Brooklyn, election night on June 27 will have some fireworks.
Policy
Politics
Eric Adams, NYC health officials warn of poor air quality risks
New York City health and emergency officials urged all New Yorkers– especially those with underlying medical conditions – to limit outdoor activities.
Politics
Politics
How hip-hop took over New York politics
Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Mayor Eric Adams battled it out over who’s really hip-hop – as the once-maligned genre has entered the halls of power.
News & Politics
Politics
Driscoll again faces criticism as confirmation vote approaches
The interim New York Power Authority chief is a former lobbyist with a mixed political history, irking climate advocates.
News & Politics
Politics
Thousands of New York high school seniors to get direct admissions to SUNY community colleges this fall
CUNY and SUNY plan to send personal messages to graduating seniors encouraging them to enroll in college.
New York City
Politics
Eric Adams is fundraising at Broadway show ‘New York, New York’
He’s king of the hill, top of the heap – and almost done with fundraising.
2023 elections
Politics
City Council Member Ari Kagan’s website was taken over by porn for two years
It’s a dead link now, but for a while it was a risky click.
Politics
Politics
Update: How New York members of Congress voted on the debt ceiling deal
The House voted to raise the $31.4 trillion federal debt ceiling on Wednesday night, sending the bill to the Senate.
2023 elections
Politics
Why super PACs may have even more influence in City Council primaries
And other things to know from the latest campaign finance filings.
Politics
Politics
Suburban Democrats lost. Now they wield all the power.
Whether carving themselves out of a tax to fund the MTA or killing the governor’s marquee proposal, it’s a great time to be repping the suburbs.
Politics
Politics
Lawmakers consider a bevy of appointments in waning days of session – including two former Assembly members
We’ll let you decide which ones are sinecures.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Hells Angels lawyer goes to bat for Marjorie Velázquez
The City Council member didn’t roll out the red carpet, but is getting some help from the Bronx Democratic Party.
New York City
Politics
Jessica Ramos on halting Steve Cohen’s Queens casino plan
The Queens state senator is also working on her remaining legislative priorities, like protecting against wage theft.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Inez Dickens has moved to evict a tenant while running for office
The Assembly member said the tenant hasn’t paid rent in years, but she has been criticized as a “slumlord” before.
2023 elections
Politics
The WFP endorses a challenger to City Council Member Darlene Mealy
Isis McIntosh Green is getting late support from the progressive third party.
2023 elections
Politics
Why isn’t the GOP trying to unseat the remaining Democrats on Staten Island?
District Attorney Michael McMahon will skate to another term without a primary or general election challenge.
Eric Adams
Politics