New York City Council
Interviews & Profiles
SCAN-Harbor’s ED on almost four decades of leadership and serving in the nonprofit sector
An interview with Lewis Zuchman.
New York City
City Council GOP's pro-Sliwa statement may run afoul of City Charter
There have been previous limits set on endorsements through Conflicts of Interest Board decisions.
Personality
Two Bob Holden staffers are running against each other for their boss's seat – and it’s actually not awkward
Phil Wong and Alicia Vaichunas will face each other in a competitive general election.
News & Politics
The staffers who won New York City Council primaries
The staffer-to-principal pipeline lives on!
Policy
A unanimous vote on the $116 billion FY 2026 New York City budget
It’s been a pretty divisive year in city politics, but the mayor and the City Council are united in their enthusiasm for this year’s spending plan.
Campaigns & Elections
Across NYC, political comeback bids failed
New Yorkers opted for new candidates rather than welcoming back familiar faces like Anthony Weiner, Andrew Cuomo and Fernando Cabrera.
New York City
Adams and Adams announce $116 billion FY 26 NYC budget
The agreement includes funding for immigrant legal services, extended library hours at 10 branches, a universal child care pilot and new staff to enforce e-bike regulations.
New York City Council
Alexa Avilés keeps her seat in Council District 38
…and it wasn’t even close
Opinion
Opinion: NYC deserves more tenant champions serving on the City Council
REBNY and the LeFrak Organization are spending big to drown out the voices of working-class voters.
New York City Council
Endorsements in the 2025 New York City comptroller race
On whom to crown top wonk, the city’s power brokers are divided.
Courts
NY’s highest court sides with city over retirees in Medicare Advantage fight
The court found that retirees aren’t entitled to traditional Medicare. The Organization of Public Service Retirees urged the City Council to pass legislation that would change that.
News & Politics
Updated
Kamillah Hanks’ office the subject of multiple workplace complaints
Current and former staffers of the New York City Council member have alleged retaliation, beratement and religious discrimination. In response, the council member said complaints came from “disgruntled individuals.”
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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.
New York City Council
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.
