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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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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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5 things that defined the first NYC mayoral debate

Three very different men took the stage Thursday night with three weeks to go until Election Day.

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On Fox News, Zohran Mamdani speaks directly to Donald Trump

Mamdani also offered his first broad public apology to police officers for past statements about the NYPD.

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Cuomo’s housing pitch: ‘Creative’ financing, not a rent freeze

The mayoral candidate and former governor says financing actions in his first 100 days would add 80,000 new or returned units to city housing stock.

New York City

Back from Albania, a bitter Eric Adams meets the press

The mayor lashed out at a Daily News reporter for a story about his romantic past.

News & Politics

Clarke challenger raises over $100,000 in first 48 hours

Michael Goldfarb raised almost as much money in two days as Rep. Yvette Clarke had in her campaign account in June.

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Mamdani makes his pitch to New York’s business elite

‘Have you ever talked about democratic socialism at an ABNY event before?’ the mayoral front-runner joked.

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Erik Bottcher files to run for Congress

The Manhattan City Council member is "laying the groundwork for a potential bid."