2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
Poll: Mamdani leads in mayoral match-up with 39%
A poll from Public Policy Polling, commissioned by a sex worker advocacy group, found Mamdani had a narrower lead compared to other recent polls.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Policy
Poll: Plurality of New Yorkers support legal prostitution
A survey conducted by a sex workers advocacy group found that 44% think consenting adults should be able to buy and sell sex, and 26% said they knew someone who had purchased sex.
News & Politics
Politics
Mamdani: ‘Shared notion of humanity’ applies to both Charlie Kirk and killing of Palestinians
Speaking at a progressive Jewish awards benefit, the mayoral candidate said his commitment to Palestinian rights was validated by the June Democratic primary results.
New York City
Politics
John Catsimatidis Jr. behind anti-Zohran IE not registered with NYC Campaign Finance Board
Catsimatidis Jr. launched a “Stop Socialism” push with a paid radio ad featuring his father John Catsimatidis Sr. The campaign website had references to mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and did not file paperwork with the city.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: New York needs food co-ops, not government groceries
Reviving the mutualist tradition of food co-ops would both address food insecurity and strengthen civic life.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
Eric Adams says Andrew Cuomo pushed 3 Black candidates out of races. What do they say?
A trip down memory lane with Carl McCall, Charlie King and David Paterson.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
Unfortunately for the field consolidators, getting off the NYC ballot is now ‘very difficult’
You’ve got to die, leave the city or become a judge. Good luck!
News & Politics
Politics
High on democratic socialism
Inside Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani’s Brooklyn lovefest, oligarchs – not leftists – were the problem.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
If you’re in line to run for reelection, stay in line!
As rumors swirled that Eric Adams was about to abandon his long-shot reelection campaign, the New York City mayor announced that he wasn't going anywhere – calling his rivals “spoiled brats.”
Heard Around Town
Politics
Two more de Blasio alums join Mamdani campaign
Elana Leopold is a senior adviser and Louise Yeung is policy director.
Heard Around Town
Politics
NYC politicians are chattering like their life depends on it!
Adams says he was NOT offered a job and Cuomo says he is NOT coordinating with Trump and Sliwa says he is HIRING and Mamdani wants you to SAY IT TO HIS FACE.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Eric Adams' big decision: Trump job or doomed reelection bid
After a busy day in Florida Tuesday, the mayor reportedly has an offer to consider.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Bronx Democrats rally behind Zohran
“You can’t find a person in this crowd that has had unilateral ascent on anything, so we shouldn’t look for that. We should look for commonality,” Bronx Dems Chair Jamaal Bailey said.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Zohran Mamdani will make New York City work for workers
As unions that represent nearly 400,000 workers across the city, we’ve proudly united behind Mamdani’s agenda to build a city where workers can truly thrive.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
At least a dozen PACs are looking to spend on the NYC mayoral race
Pro-Cuomo, pro-Mamdani, anti-anyone but Jim Walden? There’s a committee for pretty much everyone.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Latest haul: Mamdani posts $1 million+ in private donations
The Democratic nominee for mayor continues to rake it in.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Jim Walden’s ‘drop-out challenge’ could have a snag (other than huge egos)
There is pressure to consolidate the field to beat Zohran Mamdani, but dropping out of the race could be expensive for candidates who have accepted public matching funds.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Cuomo campaign distances itself from right-wing ‘memelord’
A professional meme creator claimed to be making them for Andrew Cuomo. The campaign quickly said ‘He’s not with us’
Interviews & Profiles
Politics
How the WFP held their NYC mayoral primary slate together
Co-Directors Ana María Archila and Jasmine Gripper courted Adrienne Adams, sidelined Jessica Ramos, and pushed and pushed for a cross endorsement.
Heard Around Town
Politics