Politics

Politics

Labor and County come together to back Democrat Shirley Aldebol in Bronx council district

Aldebol’s primary opponents say they weren’t given the opportunity to interview for an endorsement from the county Democratic machine.

Heard Around Town

Politics

Adrienne is on the horn

The council speaker is ringing up members to ask what they think about her jumping in the mayoral race.

New York City

Politics

Federal workforce layoffs hit NYC health department

The approximately $600 million of the department’s budget that comes from federal funds has not been cut yet, but the concern keeps interim Commissioner Michelle Morse up at night.

Politics

Politics

City Council candidate proposes WEINER Act to bar sex offenders from elected office

Sarah Batchu is running against former Rep. Anthony Weiner, who served time for sexting a minor, in lower Manhattan.

Policy

Policy

Amid reelection battle, Shahana Hanif lands a heated rezoning deal

Hanif negotiated more affordable housing into a rezoning in her district. A group critical of the outcome has said they’ll campaign against her.

New York City Council

Politics

Joann Ariola prevails as NYC Council minority leader

The battle to lead the five-person Republican caucus finally came to a close – at least, we think.

Politics

Politics

Another ‘Exonerated 5’ member eyeing a Manhattan City Council seat

Raymond Santana is thinking of running for an East Harlem seat next door to fellow Exonerated Five member Yusef Salaam.

New York City Council

Politics

Ariola challenges Carr’s victory as NYC Council minority leader

Three Republican council members, including Joann Ariola, were absent during the vote to elect a replacement for Minority Leader Joe Borelli.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Retired Judge Kathryn Freed challenges Inez Dickens for Manhattan BOE commish

Dickens, the county pick, reportedly doesn’t have the votes in City Council to secure the role.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Yes, Vickie Paladino is for real

Why the provocative Queens council member could be the future of the Republican Party in New York City

Immigration

Policy

Council to hold immigration oversight hearing ahead of Trump inauguration

City Council Member Alexa Avilés wants to know how the city is preparing to respond to deportation threats.

Interviews & Profiles

Politics

Maya Kornberg pitches ‘pragmatic progressivism’ in Brooklyn council race

The Brennan Center fellow is taking on incumbent Council Member Shahana Hanif in what’s poised to be a competitive Democratic primary next year.

News & Politics

Politics

What makes a state legislator run for City Council?

It’s not just about the two-and-a-half hour commute to Albany – though that’s definitely a factor.

Heard Around Town

Politics

A tiny battle is brewing to be the next NYC Council minority leader

There are five members who could return after Joe Borelli is out – and at least two are thinking about the post.

New York City Council

Policy

Jennifer Gutiérrez wants to resurrect the Internet Master Plan

The Brooklyn progressive told City & State she’s not confident in the mayor’s approach to internet access.

New York City Council

Politics

Justin Brannan is backing his chief counsel for his City Council seat

Kayla Santosuosso, the new president of the Bay Ridge Democrats, cites her ties to the Arab American community as important to her work.