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2025 is the year New York political campaigns embrace AI
From uncanny music videos to policies researched by ChatGPT, the AI revolution has come for the political campaign industry, for better or worse.
Opinion
Opinion: The Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment is a historic opportunity for the Bronx
The future of the Kingsbridge Armory is moving in the right direction, but there is more work to be done to ensure that the redevelopment of this landmark works for all of the borough’s residents.
New York City
Editor’s note: Why Adams should defend sanctuary city laws
The mayor accepted them, but has argued to change them to allow cooperation with federal authorities seeking individuals wanted for crimes.
Nonprofits
How nonprofits will shoulder burden of Trump megabill
Organizations are braced for cuts to Medicaid and SNAP on vulnerable populations.
Opinion
Opinion: Mamdani’s test on policing
Whistleblowers show the NYPD won’t fix itself. What should the next mayor do?
Immigration
Trump sanctuary city lawsuit highlights tension between Eric Adams and City Council on immigration
The lawsuit favorably quotes the mayor, while condemning city policies that bar cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
Eric Adams
When has Eric Adams opposed Donald Trump?
The mayor has repeatedly said he wants to work with the Trump administration, not “war with” them. But he has still been at odds with the feds on multiple occasions since January.
Events
Prioritizing New York’s older adults
At City and State’s Aging summit, advocates weighed in on financial and food insecurity among older adults and the caregiving crisis.
Interviews & Profiles
At City Hall, Randy Mastro is in charge
Roughly 100 days in, the first deputy mayor has torpedoed projects, tried to put ICE back on Rikers Island and strong-armed City Council members into an actually somewhat functional relationship.
Transportation
MTA’s Metro-North Penn Station Access Project snags another delay
Four new stations slated for the Bronx won’t be completed until at least 2028.
Opinion
Opinion: Zohran Mamdani, socialist menace?
Nearly a century ago, another socialist was elected NYC mayor. He did a pretty good job.
Heard Around Town
Former SDNY U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon joins the Manhattan Institute
It’s a quieter path for the former federal prosecutor who resigned in protest.
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New York State
Jessica González-Rojas launches state Senate campaign with high-profile endorsements
She is challenging state Sen. Jessica Ramos, whose decision to endorse former Gov. Andrew Cuomo upset her progressive supporters.
Editor's Note
Editor’s note: Halted 34th Street busway proposal deserves reconsideration
Like 14th Street proved, these redesigned thoroughfares increase ridership speed and improve safety.
Heard Around Town
Another week, another couple mayoral PACs
A new anti-Zohran Mamdani independent expenditure committee, and another IE in search of a candidate enter the campaign finance fray.
Housing
Opinion: A vote for more homes
This November, New Yorkers have a rare chance to reshape the rules that have let NIMBYs stall housing production for decades.
Policy
Charter Revision Commission: NYC should have even-year elections, member deference should no longer reign
The 13-member panel is expected to put forth five proposals Monday for voters to consider in November.
Opinion
Opinion: The little-known city agency that roots out government mismanagement in big ways
The Mayor’s Office of Risk Management investigates waste, fraud and abuse in New York City government.
Interviews & Profiles
Andy Byford on Penn Station’s ‘transformation’
The first interview with New York City’s “Train Daddy” since he took on the job of redeveloping the much-maligned transit hub.
Opinion
Opinion: Public banks offer an opportunity to reclaim local power and build inclusive economies
Unlike private banks, which are required to maximize shareholder profits, public banks are designed to serve the public interest.
