New York City
Interviews & Profiles
Mark Levine says the NYC budget gap really is that bad
It’s also politically convenient for a mayor looking to tax the rich.
Campaigns & Elections
WFP backs Jibreel Jalloh in challenge to Jaime Williams
The WFP heads to southern Brooklyn.
Heard Around Town
NYC Council Dems push Schumer to block ICE funding
Council Members don’t want any money for immigration enforcement agencies, while the Senate Minority Leader is looking for a deal including reforms.
Personality
How to talk like a socialist
Cadre? Ultra? Learn DSA lingo with this handy guide.
Editor's Note
Editor’s note: Zohran Mamdani and Zack Weiner have LinkNYC in common
We’re paying attention to any loopholes being exploited on these sidewalk screens.
News & Politics
Mamdani reiterates campaign promise to disband the NYPD Strategic Response Group
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch hasn’t commented on the future of the unit.
Heard Around Town
Stated meeting: Veto overrides and new legislation to create the Department of Community Safety
One of Mamdani’s major campaign promises will get the New York City Council treatment.
Budget
Mamdani promises no budget games – but he has a budget narrative
Ahead of his preliminary budget release, Mayor Zohran Mamdani pointed his finger back at the last guy.
Rikers Island
Updated
A timeline on the closure of Rikers Island
Nicholas Deml will oversee New York City jails as remediation manager
Energy & Environment
Climate change is eating away at NYC bridges
Meanwhile, the cost of preventing a disaster continues to rise.
Zohran Mamdani
Who’s who in Zohran Mamdani’s administration?
Meet the folks who are running New York City.
Eric Adams
The City Council will let three of Eric Adams’ vetoes stand – while overriding 17 others.
A bill opposed by the real estate industry known as COPA and a police accountability bill are among the pieces of legislation that won’t become law under new Council Speaker Julie Menin.
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News & Politics
DSA’s membership nearly doubled since start of Mamdani campaign
After years of declining membership, the socialist organization now has over 90,000 members.
Heard Around Town
Good government watchdogs want COIB to restrict electioneering
After two recent rounds of ballot proposals, the advocates are yelling at the refs.
Opinion
Opinion: A turning point for our communities in 2026
A message to the new mayor of New York City.
Campaigns & Elections
Here are the NYC seats DSA is eyeing in 2026
Nepo babies, Eric Adams allies, representatives of lefty districts, beware.
Personality
Zohran Mamdani needs a winter hat. We have some ideas.
The mayor had moms everywhere concerned.
News & Politics
Get to know DSA’s internal caucuses
From Socialist Majority Caucus to Marxist Unity Group, these are the groups within the group that are driving its policies and priorities.
Heard Around Town
OK Zohran, so you aced the storm.
Many New Yorkers were impressed.
DSA
DSA for Dummies
Your guide to the organization that – for better or for worse – is trying to take over New York City politics.
