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Carl Wilson wins NYC Council special election, in a blow to Mamdani

The Manhattan race to succeed Erik Bottcher became a Mamdani-Menin proxy battle after the mayor endorsed second-place finisher Lindsey Boylan.

Heard Around Town

Boylan apologizes if coworkers ‘had a bad experience with me’

Lindsey Boylan is a leading candidate in Tuesday’s New York City Council special election, endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Interviews & Profiles

Asad Dandia is Brooklyn’s new borough historian

Borough President Antonio Reynoso tapped the popular tour guide, who’s close with Mayor Zohran Mamdani, to safeguard Brooklyn’s past.

Campaigns & Elections

We might not know who won the Manhattan City Council special election till next week

Boylan versus Wilson is a Mamdani versus Menin proxy war – but ranked-choice voting may keep us waiting.

Nonprofits

NYC public school grads have raised $1 million for their fellow alumni to attend college

With its funding model being replicated by the Trump administration, NYC Kids Rise Scholarship accounts continue to build safety nets for public school kids.

Housing

Progressive NYC Council Members call for action on deed theft

After Council Member Chi Ossé was arrested protesting last week, his colleagues are joining his call to Gov. Kathy Hochul.

Campaigns & Elections

There’s a lot of money – and competition – in the race to replace Rep. Jerry Nadler

Midtown Manhattan hasn’t had an open congressional seat in decades, so everyone’s watching NY-12.

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News & Politics

A test of Mamdani’s endorsement power in the race to represent NY-7

An acolyte of the popular mayor is up against the Brooklyn Borough president and a City Council member.

News & Politics

In NY-10 it’s Lander’s progressive relationships versus Goldman’s money

The former comptroller is backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, but the incumbent is committing at least $1 million to get himself reelected.

News & Politics

DSA is targeting Rep. Adriano Espaillat in NY-13

Darializa Avila Chevalier is a pro-Palestine activist and public defense investigator who is running against the uptown power broker.

Opinion

Opinion: Striking at the second homers

With the pied-à-terre tax, democratic socialism begins its turn in the spotlight.

Policy

Council considers options after Mamdani vetoes buffer zone bill

The bill initially passed the City Council with 30 votes but 34 votes are needed to override the mayor’s veto.

Editor's Note

Editor’s note: When an arrest can help

Council Member Chi Ossé got roughed up by the cops this week, boosting awareness of deed theft – and his own profile.