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2026 congressional midterm elections
WFP isn’t endorsing Meng challenger Chuck Park after all
In an unusual move, Working Families Party leaders rejected an advisory council’s recommendation.
Campaigns & Elections
Zohran Mamdani has boosted Claire Valdez on the campaign trail and off
The mayor spends time with many elected officials. When he’s also endorsed them in a competitive race for Congress, it gets more notice.
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WFP poised to endorse Meng challenger Chuck Park
The progressive third party also recommended endorsing Assembly Member Steven Raga over DSA-backed candidate Aber Kawas.
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Why Espaillat challenger Chevalier ranked Lander fifth for mayor
The progressive congressional candidates disagreed on Mahmoud Khalil’s organizing and on retail theft.
News & Politics
Ariola and Paladino leave NYC Council Common Sense Caucus
With a socialist mayor and a growing Progressive Caucus, the moderate group finds itself even further weakened with just six members left.
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Goyle gets national South Asian support for comptroller bid
Rep. Pramila Jayapal is the latest to endorse, but NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani hasn’t weighed in on the race yet.
Energy & Environment
Mike Lawler, and the Trump admin, wants to reopen Indian Point
Hochul loves nuclear power, but not the shuttered Hudson Valley power plant.
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Poll: Schlossberg leads NY-12 race
A survey commissioned by George Conway’s congressional campaign found the Kennedy grandson has support of a quarter of likely voters, while a third remain undecided.
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Dean Fuleihan is feeling good about closing the city’s budget gap with state help
New York City’s first deputy mayor conceded this has all been confusing.
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Goldman touts political club support in NY-10
The Independent Neighborhood Democrats are the latest club to back Rep. Dan Goldman after backing Brad Lander in the mayoral race.
Campaigns & Elections
Battleground New York is back and ready to spend $6M on Democrats
The super PAC backed by labor unions is focusing on NY-1, among other House races.
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Dan Goldman is bringing a Lutheran pastor to the State of the Union
Immigration activist Fr. Fabian Arias plans to attend Trump’s speech. Other New York leaders are also sending messages with their guests.
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News & Politics
Ossé and Hanif officially join DSA’s City Council bloc
The democratic socialist organization now controls four seats on the New York City Council.
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Shhh, listen. Did Mamdani say perCENT? Or percentage POINT?
The difference is important for understanding his tax plan – and for selling it.
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Stavisky fumes about equal opportunity program funding cuts
The chair of the state Higher Education Committee said Gov. Kathy Hochul needs to restore funding for college programs for disadvantaged students.
Policy
NYPD’s Tisch seeks changes to protest perimeter bills
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin said she’s working with the NYPD to amend the bill.
2026 congressional midterm elections
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.
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NYC Council to hold hearings evaluating Mamdani admin
Oversight time! Officials will testify on schools and extreme cold.
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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.
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Chi Ossé and Shahana Hanif apply to join DSA’s City Council bloc
The lawmakers are NYC-DSA members, but they want to take the next step with the socialists and make it official.
