Personality
Personality
Steven Raga is ready to rumble
The second-term Assembly member has entered the race for state Senate in western Queens, pitting him against the DSA choice for the seat.
2026 New York state elections
Politics
Former NYPD detective running for Assembly to support Mamdani’s Albany agenda
Shamsul Haque would be the first Bangladeshi American to serve in the state Legislature.
2026 congressional midterm elections
Politics
Only 12% of Alex Bores’ donations come from NY-12
The Assembly member raised more money from Berkeley, California, than Manhattan as the race to represent one of the country's wealthiest districts has garnered national attention.
2026 New York state elections
Politics
Diana Ayala files to run against Eddie Gibbs for his Assembly seat
The former New York City Council member is challenging the beleaguered Assembly member.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Don’t count out Adrienne Adams
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s running mate came late to politics – and she’s proven she has no interest in leaving.
News & Politics
Politics
Labor considers ditching Ramos, sources say
After 1199SEIU endorsed state Senate Labor Committee chair Jessica Ramos’ primary challenger, other major unions are quietly weighing whether to follow suit.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Brad Lander is ‘holds barred’ against Dan Goldman amid redistricting fight
The former NYC Comptroller stopped by a redistricting panel over Caucus Weekend as the fate of his congressional bid could hang another mid-decade reapportionment.
News & Politics
Politics
Former Assembly member plans to primary Rep. Laura Gillen over ICE funding vote
Taylor Darling says she’s running against the Long Island congressional representative, who’s one of the most vulnerable Democrats in the country.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics
State GOP formally designates Blakeman as nominee for governor
But even Republicans acknowledged that Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s gubernatorial bid faces long odds.
News & Politics
Politics
State Senate won’t change leaders, rules until end of 2026
New York’s top Senate Democrat will seek reelection in November.
2026 congressional midterm elections
Politics
Former Rep. Carolyn Maloney endorses Alex Bores in East Side versus West Side House race
Maloney and Nadler faced off four years ago. Now their protégés are facing off in NY-12.
DSA
Politics
DSA, WFP and Make the Road likely to back Kawas for Gianaris’ state Senate seat
The left is split in a contentious Assembly primary between Aber Kawas and Brian Romero, but Kawas switching to state Senate could heal the rift.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics
Antonio Delgado ends his campaign for governor
The longshot campaign by New York’s lieutenant governor is over, giving Kathy Hochul a clear path in the Democratic primary.
News & Politics
Politics
Blakeman taps upstate sheriff as running mate, just not the one he asked first
Likely GOP gubernatorial nominee introduced his LG pick, Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood, at the kickoff rally for the state Republican nomination convention after his initial pick turned him down.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Lindsey Boylan launches City Council campaign
Known for speaking up against Cuomo, the former gubernatorial aide is running on her support for Mamdani – but she’s launching without the mayor’s endorsement.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Respectfully, Antonio Reynoso is from Brooklyn
Running for Congress against DSA, you can tell it’s really hard for him to not use the word “transplant.”
News & Politics
Politics
WFP declines to nominate Hochul or Delgado for governor
The progressive third party avoided endorsing either candidate by nominating placeholder candidates for both governor and comptroller, who will later be replaced by whoever wins the Democratic nomination.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics
NY Dems select candidates with few surprises, much fanfare
Gov. Kathy Hochul, state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli and state Attorney General Letitia James will headline the statewide ticket again.
Kathy Hochul
Politics
Hochul defends Adams pick after Brooklyn Dems fallout
The governor is standing by her new lieutenant ahead of the Democratic convention.
Heard Around Town
Politics