Campaigns & Elections
Politics
How Ritchie Torres, diehard Israel supporter, easily survived a brutal primary cycle
The three-term Congress member handily defeated challenger Michael Blake while two colleagues lost their seats to pro-Palestinian lefties.
Read First
Politics
TWU to Big Labor: don’t endorse Hochul
The governor’s opp, John Samuelsen, doesn’t want the state AFL-CIO to back the governor while they’re in a contract dispute.
New York City
Politics
Eric Adams’ Charter Revision Commission sues to get open primaries on the ballot
And joining forces with the ragtag group of Adamsites are the likes of Vickie Paladino, David Paterson and Vito Fossella!
2026 New York state comptroller election
Politics
DiNapoli’s first primary challenge put statewide public financing to the test
Democratic candidates for state comptroller were the first to access matching funds in a statewide race. Did it matter?
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The rise of Tammamdani Hall
How Zohran Mamdani (and DSA) built a political machine that just can’t lose.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: DAC déjà vu
The closing days division in the Harlem congressional race felt like last year’s mayoral race.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Here’s how to avoid a DSA challenge
A Q&A with DSA Co-chair Gustavo Gordillo, who’s relishing this year’s victory even more than 2025.
DSA
Opinion
Opinion: DSA’s championship performance
The Democratic Socialists of America capitalized on anger with Bibi Netanyahu, Israel’s embattled prime minister, to (almost) sweep this week’s primaries.
2026 New York state elections
Politics
Lefties didn’t just win state legislative races – incumbents lost big
With Trump in office, Democrats are demanding that someone – anyone – just do something.
News & Politics
Politics
Diana Ayala: The OTHER Uptown insurgent
The former City Council Member unseated Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs – and wants to work with DAC.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Hochul leads Blakeman by 20 points in latest Siena poll
The governor’s favorability rating is up, too – though so is her opponent’s.
2026 congressional midterm elections
Personality
6 jobs Jack Schlossberg can do instead of Congress
The Kennedy scion probably needs to scroll on LinkedIn, the job market’s rough right now.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Hochul has her strategy, and she’s sticking to it after primary day
Even as left-wing candidates thrived, the moderate governor is staying focused on fighting Trump as general election season begins.
Politics
Politics
NY-21 Republicans choose Constantino, stand with Trump
And Rep. Elise Stefanik finally endorsed Sticker Mule CEO Anthony Constantino to succeed her in Congress.
News & Politics
Politics
Micah takes Manhattan
Rep. Jerry Nadler’s chosen successor, Micah Lasher, kept the coveted seat for the West Side.
Politics
Politics
Darializa Avila Chevalier upsets Rep. Adriano Espaillat
The democratic socialist won the upper Manhattan congressional seat with Mamdani’s backing.
Politics
Politics
DiNapoli easily wins his first primary challenge in nearly two decades
After a doozy of campaign, the insurgent comptroller candidates didn’t totally flounder, but it still wasn’t that close.
Politics
Politics
Cait Conley wins NY-17 primary to take on Lawler
The candidate with national backing hopes to flip the Hudson Valley swing seat.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Brad Lander clinches early victory in NY-10
The former comptroller and mayoral candidate easily unseated Rep. Dan Goldman.
News & Politics
Politics