New York City Council
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Endorsements in the 2025 New York City comptroller race
On whom to crown top wonk, the city’s power brokers are divided.
News & Politics
The cops showed up at Mercedes Narcisse’s house. She blames her City Council opponents
The Brooklyn City Council member took to Instagram to condemn what she described as false 311 complaints. Her opponents said they had nothing to do with the early morning incident.
News & Politics
City Council narrowly bets on Bally’s home rule message, going against local member
The City Council’s approval comes after Mayor Eric Adams lowered the threshold to get it passed.
New York City Council
The men hoping to win a comeback seat in the NYC Council
Anthony Weiner is the most high-profile, but he’s not the only vintage politician running again
New York City Council
Bronx casino vote in City Council still in flux
As of mid-afternoon Tuesday, the City Council did not have the votes to pass a “home rule” message that would clear the way for Bally’s to continue on its quest to compete for a casino license in the Bronx.
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New York City Council 2025 primary races to watch
Dozens of candidates, millions in matching funds, 51 seats on the ballot.
Policy
NYC Council charter commission wants to up funding for oversight agencies
The 17-member panel is concerned about making sure the watchdogs can keep investigating.
Heard Around Town
Anthony Weiner has gripes about his opponents’ campaign office rent
The former rep’s campaign sent a letter to the Campaign Finance Board alleging two opponents got an unreported discount.
Campaigns & Elections
The outside groups boosting New York City candidates
Tech companies, candidate cronies, and many, many folks who are nominally concerned about affordability.
New York City Council
Democratic socialist Alexa Avilés is tested in a redrawn NYC Council district
Moderate Democrat Ling Ye has a case to make to the South Brooklyn district’s moderate voters.
News & Politics
Upper East Side City Council candidates contend with the Carolyn Maloney factor
You know you’re running against the daughter of the longtime Congress member when...
Heard Around Town
Letitia James backs Harvey Epstein in lower Manhattan council district
The state attorney general has only gotten involved in a couple of council races so far.
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Campaigns & Elections
Pro-housing and pro-open streets PACs throw down for Shahana Hanif
In her competitive Democratic primary, incumbent Hanif will benefit from a six-figure spend by the outside groups.
Heard Around Town
Madison Square Garden-backed PAC spends on 3 NYC Council candidates
The James Dolan-founded independent expenditure committee has released digital ads for Maya Kornberg, Dermot Smyth and incumbent Council Member Darlene Mealy.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Here are the big dates to watch ahead of the NYC Democratic mayoral primary
Candidates are on TV. Normal people are starting to care about the mayor’s race. It’s officially primary season.
News & Politics
UAW Region 9A backs Justin Brannan for comptroller
The lefties love Justin now.
Heard Around Town
Kamillah Hanks’ challenger fights to stay on the ballot
Jozette Carter-Williams, who has petitioned to run in the Democratic primary, is backed by the city’s police union.
Albany Agenda
Proposed law would let City Council remove NYC mayor
Currently, the governor has the power to remove the mayor, but the City Council does not.
New York City
Frank Morano prevails in Staten Island special election for NYC Council
The Republican radio host will finish out former Minority Leader Joe Borelli’s term.
New York City Council
Airbnb to up its spending in NY races to $10 million
The short-term rental giant is literally doubling down on seeking political influence in New York, despite being spurned by the city in 2023.
