New York City
New York City
Darcel Clark is focused on preventing youth crime before prosecuting it
The Bronx district attorney talks about the Mamdani administration, NYPD presence in the borough and the push to close Rikers.
New York City Council
Concerned about e-bikes? Julie Menin is looking into them
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he’ll review 17 bills under consideration by the City Council, but said his priority is cracking down on already illegal e-bikes and e-scooters.
New York City
Rikers commission aims to seize momentum with video campaign
The commission assembled to keep New York City on track to close Rikers Island is releasing a series of videos aimed at spurring progress forward.
NYN Media
Taylor Swift’s wedding spurs fandom-led philanthropy
As hundreds gathered for New York Cares’ Swift-themed student supply event, galvanizing pop culture fanbases may boost nonprofit giving and volunteer needs.
Transportation
Who gets a car in the Mamdani administration? These 52 officials
A car and driver is a perk for dozens of jobs in city government besides the mayor.
New York City
Dozens of city officials are driven around by chauffeurs. Are they living in a bubble?
The passenger princess life can be isolating, but some call it a necessity of the job.
Opinion
Opinion: Teaming up for the good of NYC infrastructure
The renewal of Joint Bidding in Albany is a must for New Yorkers.
NYPD
NYPD inspector investigated in psych eval scandal getting promoted
“Whistleblower” NYPD Inspector Terrell Anderson’s promotion to deputy chief looks like a redemption story, following City & State reporting on unlicensed psychologists.
Policy
What Mamdani’s Office of Community Safety does in the aftermath of tragedy
Some elected officials are still waiting to see the effects of the mayor’s gun violence prevention plans.
Taxes
What’s a pied-à-terre tax and why do people care?
The Mamdani administration is managing the new pied-à-terre tax. The rollout is off to a rough start.
Personality
LeCommute: Other options for LeBron James to go from New York City to Philadelphia
He could relive his time on the banana boat or battle minivans on I-95.
Budget
Mamdani orders agencies to find 2.5% savings – again
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is putting his own twist on the PEG.
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Personality
New Yorkers cast write-in votes for Bloomberg, Bernie and Brunson
Can you blame dozens of people for backing the NBA Finals MVP?
Politics
Federal employees say they’ll quit if they have to move to New Jersey
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging the Trump administration to reconsider the planned move of local offices of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Personality
5 things to know about Anthony Shorris
Mamdani’s new economic development head may be able to please business leaders without backtracking on his policy agenda.
NYPD
Mamdani encouraged protests of Netanyahu’s visit. His NYPD will respond to them.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said New York City can’t act independently to arrest the Israeli prime minister, but said those who wish to protest his planned visit should.
2026 congressional midterm elections
How big money scrambled to support Espaillat in the final weeks
Dark money donors to super PACs supporting Rep. Adriano Espaillat and Antonio Reynoso were revealed in post-election filings.
News & Politics
GOP council members distance themselves from Young Republicans after antisemitism claims
Inna Vernikov had her name pulled from the NYYRC website months ago, while Vickie Paladino’s considering skipping the next event.
Editor's Note
Editor’s note: Anti-Mamdani forces want open primaries
Bringing independents into the mix could harm democratic socialists.
