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News & Politics

Carolyn Maloney’s daughter Virginia files to run for City Council

Can a Maloney dynasty take root in Manhattan? The product manager at Meta is looking at running in the crowded race to replace Keith Powers.

Policy

Chi Ossé’s broker fee bill set to pass City Council

“Sometimes good intentions do not get the results that you’re looking for,” said Mayor Eric Adams, declining to say whether he’d sign or veto the bill if passed.

Politics

In the race to replace Francisco Moya, everyone has a candidate

State Sen. Jessica Ramos and Assembly Members Jessica González-Rojas and Catalina Cruz are already close with declared candidates. Moya says he’ll be backing someone too.

News & Politics

With a well-funded former Missouri lawmaker in the mix, Upper East Side council race is shaping up to be pricey

Rachel Storch just became the first City Council candidate to opt out of the city’s public matching funds program.

New York City

NYC Council gets advice on making their Charter Revision Commission seem legit

At an oversight hearing, good government groups warned the council that their commission shouldn’t be politicized – especially following the one the mayor convened over the summer.

Politics

Holden files formal complaints on NYC Council’s ‘overtly political’ ballot proposal messaging

The City Council speaker’s office cited guidance from the Conflicts of Interest Board in defending mailers and other communications that criticize ballot proposals 2 through 6.

Policy

Eric Adams and NYC Council power struggle reaches Albany

State legislation would prevent Charter Revision Commission proposals from knocking other proposals off the ballot, including those from City Council legislation.

Policy

Dan Garodnick says there’s nothing to fear about City of Yes

The New York City Planning director has explained and explained and explained the housing proposal.

Policy

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NYC Council to vote on bill to banish broker fees

Council Member Chi Ossé’s legislation has faced strong opposition from real estate groups.

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New York City Council

These NYC Council challengers are fundraising aggressively

Democrat Maya Kornberg has nearly matched incumbent Democrat Shahana Hanif’s war chest in Brooklyn’s 39th council district.

NYPD

Brownsville City Council member asks: Why haven’t the mayor or the NYPD visited victims of Sunday’s subway shooting?

Two bystanders were shot, and one was left brain-dead, when cops opened fire in a subway station on Sunday.

News & Politics

Six hours in and counting, City Council isn’t easing up on Mastro

Randy Mastro, Mayor Eric Adams’ nominee for corporation counsel, faced tough questioning from the City Council in his first hearing before an anticipated vote next month.

Interviews & Profiles

Randy Mastro prepares his argument to City Council

New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ nominee for corporation counsel faces a tough road to confirmation.

DNC

Keith Powers excited by Harris-Walz enthusiasm at DNC

He talked about his convention experience so far, his Manhattan borough president campaign and more.

New York City Council

Adrienne Adams’ staffer wants to succeed her. One of his opponents is attracting GOP support.

Adrienne Adams’ district chief of staff and a staffer for Assembly Member Vivian Cook are running in District 28. So is a community advocate with an endorsement from a GOP City Council member.

Campaigns & Elections

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Justin Brannan jumps into NYC comptroller race

The term-limited Bay Ridge council member has opened an exploratory fundraising account for comptroller. He would draw on experience chairing the finance and contracts committees in a campaign for the competitive seat.

Campaigns & Elections

NYC Council Member Chris Marte likely to face 2025 YIMBY challenge

Manhattan Community Board 1 member Jess Coleman, who is exploring a run in the 1st district, could get support by positioning himself as a pro-housing candidate.