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Personality
City Council newbies opt to swear in together
Six incoming members will take the oath on Friday.
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The last stated meeting of 2025 is upon us
The City Council will consider street vending, delivery worker protections and NYPD oversight, among other things.
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Glick endorses Lasher for NY-12
The first out gay member of the state Legislature is throwing her support behind Nadler’s protégé.
New York City Council
City Council set to override 4 mayoral vetoes
It’s not much of a surprise: The four bills vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams originally passed the City Council with veto-proof majorities.
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Epstein endorses Powers for AD 74
The outgoing Assembly member is backing the outgoing City Council member to succeed him in the Manhattan seat.
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From the publisher: Welcoming Jeff Coltin as City & State’s next editor-in-chief
An ace writer and beloved colleague returns home.
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State Labor Dept. ‘inquiry’ made over horse carriage industry
The agency reached out to First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro about the industry’s licensing information.
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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.
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Selvena Brooks-Powers pitches new subcommittee focused on federal government
The New York City Council speaker candidate said the committee is necessary amid federal funding threats.
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Zohran learns early how not to please everyone
The mayor-elect is at odds with three other elected officials on the left, and it’s still November!
News & Politics
Elle Bisgaard-Church, Hope Knight, Cathleen McCadden Benjamin honored as women thought leaders in government
At a Kasirer and City & State event, Bisgaard-Church emphasized Zohran Mamdani’s universal child care push.
Somos
Live updates from Somos 2025
New mayor, new council, new power structure and a whole 2026 election cycle just ramping up.
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New York City
Zohran’s accepting resumes
The mayor-elect has opened a portal.
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In CD-30 Alicia has had it with Phil
Both Bob Holden staffers, and former pals?
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Greg Meeks to convene city power brokers this weekend to discuss council speaker race
The Queens County boss will host a roundtable ahead of the all-important Somos conference.
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Cuomo asked Paladino for her endorsement – but she won’t give it
The former governor rang up the Republican council member as he aims to court potential Sliwa voters.
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David Paterson, Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams: ‘WE are Democrats’
Three scandal-scarred New York executives visit the Bronx, declare civil war within the Democratic Party.
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At Forest Hills Stadium, Zohran Mamdani asks for ‘more’
The massive rally was headlined by Bernie Sanders and AOC, with a notable appearance from Gov. Kathy Hochul.
New York City
After lower Manhattan raid, electeds join protests against ICE
New York City Council progressives were out in force to condemn the federal action.
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These Curtis Sliwa mayoral debate quotes rocked us to our core
And Sliwa didn’t even need his red beret.
