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News & Politics
Former BOE staffer initiates legal action over alleged harassment by agency head
The city Department of Investigation found that Executive Director Michael Ryan harassed two staffers. One of them is now looking to file a lawsuit.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Here’s who’s running for New York City mayor in 2025
Get to know the candidates in a wide, weird and unsettled field.
Real Estate
‘New Yorkers don’t care.’ Is the real estate pledge dead in NYC politics?
Not so long ago, Democrats were rushing to swear off landlord and developer campaign donations. A new YIMBY era seems to have made that pledge less relevant.
Opinion
Opinion: Who’s winning the battle for the left?
Will Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani's clear messaging overshadow Comptroller Brad Lander, the darling of Brownstone Brooklyn, and feisty millennial state Sens. Jessica Ramos and Zellnor Myrie?
Opinion
Opinion: Let’s play ‘Ranked Choice Voting’
It’s the new game in NYC politics, but mayoral candidates looking to win friends and influence voters (to rank them second) should study the old playbook from Abe Lincoln’s 1860 campaign for the GOP presidential nomination.
Interviews & Profiles
Maya Kornberg pitches ‘pragmatic progressivism’ in Brooklyn council race
The Brennan Center fellow is taking on incumbent Council Member Shahana Hanif in what’s poised to be a competitive Democratic primary next year.
Opinion
Commentary: Latinos in New York and the 2024 presidential election
Precinct-level data shows that Harris won Latinos by less than Biden did, but Latino voters did not defect to Trump en masse.
Interviews & Profiles
NYC Campaign Finance Board head Paul Ryan welcomes your scrutiny
He took over the agency ahead of a very intense mayoral primary.
Interviews & Profiles
Sticker Mule CEO Anthony Constantino was inspired by Elon Musk to run for Congress
An interview with the unconventional GOP candidate hoping to replace outgoing Rep. Elise Stefanik upstate.
Campaigns & Elections
What to watch for at the NYC Campaign Finance Board meeting
After the mayor was indicted on federal campaign finance charges, the city’s public matching funds program is under heightened scrutiny.
Opinion
Opinion: The NY Working Families Party proves vital in 2024
Over and over again, the WFP has made the difference in close races.
News & Politics
Did Kevin Thomas admit to breaking election law?
The state senator told City & State that the state Democratic Party chair offered him something in exchange for dropping out of a congressional race – which could violate the law.
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2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Could Eric Adams actually switch political parties? Here’s how it would work.
The Democratic New York City mayor was previously a registered Republican. Asked about whether he would go back to the GOP on Friday, Adams initially didn’t rule it out.
Opinion
Opinion: CFB should not give another dime to Adams campaign
While the Campaign Finance Board and federal prosecutors investigate allegations of illegal contributions to Mayor Eric Adams, his reelection campaign must be denied public matching funds.
News & Politics
Carolyn Maloney’s daughter Virginia files to run for City Council
Can a Maloney dynasty take root in Manhattan? The product manager at Meta is looking at running in the crowded race to replace Keith Powers.
News & Politics
A special election scramble to be Elise Stefanik’s successor
Do Democrats have any chance in this deep-red district?
News & Politics
‘No one is safe.’ NY Dems fret over 2026 governor’s race
Historically, a Republican in the White House bodes well for New York Democrats in the midterms. But historical precedents feel less relevant to many now.
Personality
Josh Riley is ready to work with anyone in D.C., even Trump
In his first post-election interview, the representative-elect discusses his policy priorities and his willingness to work with Republicans.
Opinion
Commentary: You can’t blame Hochul for Democrats’ failures this time
Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state Democratic Party notched wins even as the national Democratic Party collapsed – the inverse of what happened in 2022.
News & Politics
Long Island is Trump Country, but some Democrats can still win
Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi narrowly won reelection and Democrat Laura Gillen flipped a Nassau County blue, even as Long Islanders overwhelmingly backed Trump.
