New York State
Politics
Adem Bunkeddeko launches state comptroller bid with novel trust fund plan
The former congressional candidate wants to use the powerful office to kick-start savings for every newborn in the state.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Pat Burke is seriously considering a run for Erie County executive
Forget the midterms, this Western New York Assembly member is already thinking well into the future.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: From Puerto Rico to Palestine, now is the time to grow our movement
No matter how often our residents voice dissent to additional military funding for Israel, many of their representatives still vote to aid violence.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Aber Kawas is not concerned about splitting the progressive vote
An interview with the Assembly District 34 candidate
Personality
Personality
Andrew Cuomo was inevitable – until he wasn’t
Former Govs. Andrew Cuomo and Mario Cuomo were central to political life in New York for five decades. Now, the Cuomo era might be over.
News & Politics
Politics
DSA recommends against endorsing Ossé’s congressional bid
City Council Member Chi Ossé’s planned primary challenge to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is now on life support.
News & Politics
Politics
Nydia Velázquez leaves huge shoes. Who wants to fill them?
Both socialists and progressives are eyeing the seat, which is among the most left-leaning in the country.
News & Politics
Politics
At Ossé’s endorsement forum, DSA electeds – Mamdani included – were divided
DSA members have until Saturday night to vote on whether to recommend backing City Council Member Chi Ossé’s challenge to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Mayor-elect Mamdani plans to attend DSA forum on Chi
Mamdani is pulling out all the stops to block City Council Member Chi Ossé’s run against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
How did Phil Wong win in Queens’ purplest district?
The Democratic candidate outperformed even his own expectations, riding the “Mamdani tsunami.”
Politics
Politics
Mark Levine endorses Assembly Member Micah Lasher in NY-12
He’s no Kennedy grandson, but the state legislator is clearly the favorite of the Upper West Side political machine.
News & Politics
Politics
Huntley launches new Assembly campaign against Zinerman
With support from the DSA and City Council Member Chi Ossé, Eon Huntley is making another attempt to unseat Assembly Member Stefani Zinerman.
2026 New York state elections
Politics
Rana Abdelhamid files to run for Mamdani’s seat
The Muslim community organizer previously ran for Congress in 2022.
2026 congressional midterm elections
Politics
Public defender and DSA organizer challenges Ritchie Torres
Dalourny Nemorin says that Rep. Ritchie Torres is focused more on his donors than serving his constituents
News & Politics
Politics
Pro-housing coalition takes a ballot proposals victory lap
The proposals passed with double digit margins and support across the city, a report from Yes on Affordable Housing shows.
News & Politics
Politics
Poll shows young voters would back Avilés over Goldman in NY-10
The poll from Stand Up Action also found that City Council Member Alexa Avilés is largely unknown in the 10th Congressional District.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
5 takeaways from the 2025 NYC election turnout
Millions (plural!) showed up, Black voters swung toward Mamdani, NIMBY’s represented and more.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Sarah Batchu files to run for Harvey Epstein’s Assembly seat
The de Blasio alum came in second to Epstein for the City Council District 2 seat.
News & Politics
Politics
Rep. Elise Stefanik paints dire picture of NY in gubernatorial campaign launch
The Republican announced her campaign for governor in a new video that heavily featured New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics