Campaigns & Elections

Upstate

Can Democrats hold onto this North Country Assembly seat?

Now that Assembly Member Billy Jones has left the state Legislature, the GOP is hoping to flip his seat – but it won’t be easy.

News & 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

Updated

Here’s who’s running for New York City mayor in 2025

Get to know the candidates in a wide, weird field.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

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

Two more de Blasio alums join Mamdani campaign

Elana Leopold is a senior adviser and Louise Yeung is policy director.

Campaigns & Elections

Binghamton mayoral race tests progressive appeal in key swing district

A maverick Republican mayor who criticizes ICE is facing a challenge from a progressive opponent backed by the Working Families Party.

Heard Around Town

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

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.

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Opinion

Opinion: Succession and the West Side’s liberal godfather

In the latest epochal shift in NYC politics, Rep. Jerry Nadler has graciously cleared the path for the next generation of leaders.

Heard Around Town

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.

News & Politics

State Legislature in store for some major reshuffling

Retirements and local electoral wins could reshape the Democratic makeup of the 2027 state legislative class.

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.

News & Politics

Stefanik attends clambake fundraiser ahead of potential run for governor

The Republican congressional representative criticized Hochul over her opposition to fracking.

Albany Agenda

Hochul officially shifts into campaign mode

Gov. Kathy Hochul is out with her first reelection ad, which pits her squarely against President Donald Trump.