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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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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.