New York City
Politics
Salamanca has early fundraising lead against Gibson for Bronx borough president
The powerful City Council member already has nearly half a million dollars in a campaign account to challenge incumbent Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson.
Housing
Report: Living conditions in private, low-income housing are 'horrendous'
Community Service Society’s analysis also found that when NYCHA conditions are bad, they are “very bad.”
Heard Around Town
Charter Revision Commission amends ballot proposals at the last minute
The commission’s detractors learned of the changes at a rally minutes before the commission vote.
Opinion
Opinion: How not to run a charter revision commission
The mayor’s undemocratic sham of a charter revision commission bears little resemblance to the truly democratic and transparent charter revision process I was part of in the 1980s.
Personality
Notable projects that have been killed in New York
Sometimes, it only takes opposition from one person to stop a major initiative in its tracks.
Policy
NYC Charter Revision Commission proposals: explained
And rated by how much they have pissed off the City Council
Editor's Note
Editor’s note: The Penn Station redevelopment gets its own movie
Claire Read’s new documentary about the transit hub’s controversial makeover puts a human face on the drama.
Technology
Evolv gun detection tech rolling out in NYC subway stations this week
“I am telling them they need to evolve and get it out, because I think it’s good technology,” Mayor Eric Adams said.
News & Politics
Are comptrollers running for NYC mayor doomed?
Brad Lander and Scott Stringer are both likely to challenge Mayor Eric Adams. History doesn’t bode well for them.
2024 presidential election
New York politicians react to Biden dropping out
Democrats thank the president, while Republicans question his ability to continue doing the job.
News & Politics
Burgos abruptly announces resignation, effective immediately
The Bronx Democratic Party is already lining up a successor to the South Bronx lawmaker.
Technology
‘Not a cyber attack’: NYC officials project calm amid CrowdStrike outage
“Our infrastructure and emergency operations – they’re all in place,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams said.
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Heard Around Town
Bob Holden hopes his chief of staff will decide to run for his Queens seat
The conservative Democrat and founder of the Common Sense Caucus has occupied a unique role on the City Council.
News & Politics
Susan Zhuang cop-biting incident highlights deep divides among southern Brooklyn Democrats
The council member was welcomed to a packed press conference like a hero on Thursday – but many of her colleagues have gleefully mocked her.
News & Politics
Exclusive
DSA Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani is considering a run for NYC mayor
Sources say the socialist state legislator from Queens is testing the waters.
News & Politics
Stringer raises over $2 million with expected matching funds for mayoral bid
State Zen. Zellnor Myrie has raised over $1.3 million, including expected matching funds.
Special Reports
New York state tourism has surged in unexpected places
Central New York, the Catskills and Adirondacks have all seen growth, while New York City has not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels.
Special Reports
Sports delivers for New York’s tourism industry
Hockey, cricket and horse racing are luring visitors to the state with significant economic impacts.
Special Reports
New York City’s top political landmarks
A guide to important historical sites in the five boroughs.
Special Reports
How cultural institutions are reinvigorating post-pandemic life in New York City
An interview with Laurie Cumbo, commissioner of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.
