New York City
Interviews & Profiles
Linda Lee is not like other finance chairs
The former social worker isn’t a politico by nature, but the New York City Council member is ready for the Mamdani era.
News & Politics
Amid ethics probe over Islamophobic tweets, Vickie Paladino is likely suing too early, experts say
She’s arguing her posts are protected from council discipline by the First Amendment, but, as one legal expert put it, “you can’t sue before there’s a definitive action.” Her lawyer says she shouldn’t have to go through an "unconstitutional process.”
Politics
The charged fight over battery storage comes to a historic Black neighborhood in Queens
Members of the community, including some who live near the site, are pushing back.
New York City
NYC’s budget outlook gets Moody
We’ve just got a preliminary budget plan to work with so far, but the credit rating company isn’t liking what they’re seeing.
Budget
Mark Levine has questions about Zohran Mamdani’s math
At a preliminary budget hearing Wednesday, the comptroller will outline his two-year budget gap estimate of at least $7.3 billion, and explain why he’s skeptical about the mayor’s revenue projections.
Interviews & Profiles
Susan Sarandon lends her celebrity to ‘One Fair Wage’ campaign
The movie star is advocating for a $30 minimum wage.
News & Politics
Ariola and Paladino leave NYC Council Common Sense Caucus
With a socialist mayor and a growing Progressive Caucus, the moderate group finds itself even further weakened with just six members left.
Budget
Council: Mamdani doesn’t need to tap rainy day reserve to close FY26 budget gap
The New York City Council’s preliminary budget hearings will start Wednesday.
Commentary
Commentary: Building ‘a network of networks’ in a trying time
A coalition to strengthen and support youth service providers is kicking off after a successful pilot.
New York City
Gracie Mansion protest attempted bombing investigated ‘as an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism’
Counterprotesters near the mayor’s residence lobbed what police said were explosive devices toward anti-Muslim provocateurs, though they did not detonate, and no one was hurt.
Opinion
Opinion: New Yorkers Deserve SAFER Homes
The SAFER Homes Act would repurpose the city foreclosure process to focus only on the worst of the worst properties.
Editor's Note
Editor’s note: In a rarity for NYC, Mamdani doesn’t bid for DNC
It’s been more than 50 years since a mayor passed on bringing a national political convention to the city.
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Heard Around Town
Poll: Schlossberg leads NY-12 race
A survey commissioned by George Conway’s congressional campaign found the Kennedy grandson has support of a quarter of likely voters, while a third remain undecided.
News & Politics
Mamdani’s deputy mayor Julie Su didn’t officially start until this week
The DM for economic justice was working bicoastally as an unpaid volunteer and later a paid senior adviser before that.
Heard Around Town
Dean Fuleihan is feeling good about closing the city’s budget gap with state help
New York City’s first deputy mayor conceded this has all been confusing.
Interviews & Profiles
NYC Council Oversight Committee to review compliance with sanctuary city laws
And Oversight Committee Chair Shekar Krishnan wants the committee to have actual teeth.
Zohran Mamdani
Who’s who in Zohran Mamdani’s administration?
Meet the folks who are running New York City.
Editor's Note
Editor’s note: Why the fake Daily News cover worked
Journalists worked hard to earn respect – even from the president.
Heard Around Town
Goldman touts political club support in NY-10
The Independent Neighborhood Democrats are the latest club to back Rep. Dan Goldman after backing Brad Lander in the mayoral race.
News & Politics
Mamdani criticizes Iranian regime’s ‘brutal government’ while still condemning U.S. and Israeli attacks
The New York City mayor said getting involved in Iran could replicate “devastating consequences” of previous interventions.
