New York State

Politics

Cuomo closely trails Hochul in hypothetical matchup: poll

The former governor has just 10 days to decide whether he will run for his old seat again – and most voters don’t want him to.

New York City

Politics

The New York City Council session is off to a slow start. Why is that?

Fewer bills have been introduced than in years past, something City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and others attribute to a huge class of new members.

Homelessness

Politics

Bureaucratic delays, mistakes block homeless families from finding shelter: report

The average monthly percentage of homeless families with children deemed eligible for shelter in New York City dipped to the lowest level since 2014 last year.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Endorsing Keron Alleyne for Assembly, DSA is teaming up with the Barrons

The Brooklynite is a late addition to the DSA slate, but he might need more than that sought after endorsement to beat incumbent Nikki Lucas.

Politics

Brian Cunningham wins Assembly special election in Brooklyn

It was also a win for the Brooklyn Democratic Party and boss Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn against her detractors.

New York City

Politics

Don’t trust the fundraising numbers in the Brooklyn special election

Jelanie DeShong’s campaign mistakenly posted an over-the-limit contribution that bloated his total.

New York City

Politics

As neighborhood safety teams roll out, council members grill NYPD about community outreach

A wide-ranging City Council hearing scrutinized the new teams, homeless outreach on subways, and the NYPD’s use of surveillance technology.

New York City

Politics

NYC progressives are reclaiming “defund,” after it was used against them

The word used previously against funding the police is now being used to call out Mayor Eric Adams, saying he’s reducing spending on public safety, health agencies and other institutions.

Politics

Politics

Andrew Cuomo has learned nothing about sexual harassment

The former governor still doesn’t seem overly familiar with harassment law in New York.

New York State

Politics

Black and Latino faith leaders are key to any Cuomo comeback

The disgraced governor and his successor Gov. Kathy Hochul are battling for the endorsements of religious leaders.