New York City
Opinion
Opinion: Is the next Mike Bloomberg hiding in plain sight?
New NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch has a Harvard business school degree, extreme wealth and a no-nonsense approach to governing. Could she be our next mayor?
New York City
Zohran Mamdani wants to make NYC buses free as mayor. How would that work?
In a race that is shaping up to be about who can make New York City most affordable, free buses are an appealing – if expensive – proposal.
Editor's Note
Editor’s note: Will Donald Trump make Penn Station ‘beautiful’ again as promised?
Advocates say the new administration will be “taking a firmer” hand in the much-maligned transit hub’s redevelopment.
Heard Around Town
Eric Adams to Tucker Carlson: ‘The party left me’
The New York City mayor vented to the far-right commentator about the injustice of his corruption indictment.
Interviews & Profiles
Yes, Vickie Paladino is for real
Why the provocative Queens council member could be the future of the Republican Party in New York City
Politics
Al Sharpton still wanted Eric Adams to come to his MLK event, the day after Trump meeting
“If he did something to you, I can baptize you again,” the civil rights leader said to laughs. “I might have to put you down in the water this time.”
Policy
Congestion pricing shows early signs of reducing traffic
Improvements in commuting times were largely seen on bridges and tunnels entering the core of Manhattan.
Heard Around Town
Manhattan elected officials are starting to pick their BP candidates
State Sen. Brian Kavanagh and Assembly Member Grace Lee are backing state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, while Council Member Diana Ayala endorsed Council Member Keith Powers.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Here’s who’s running for New York City mayor in 2025
Get to know the candidates in a wide, weird and unsettled field.
Opinion
Opinion: NYC can speed the way to safe, inclusive policies for self-driving cars
We must prepare our policy, infrastructure and mindset for the day when autonomous vehicles arrive on city streets.
Heard Around Town
Scott Stringer is ‘the adult in the room’ at campaign launch
The former City Comptroller made his mayoral campaign official at a packed party held at his old haunt Blondie Sports on Manhattan’s Upper West Side.
Budget
Eric Adams unveils $114.6 billion FY 26 preliminary budget with optimism
Kicking off a season of negotiation with the City Council, the New York City mayor said the city’s economy is strong.
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2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Takeaways from NYC mayoral candidates’ latest fundraising haul
Zohran Mamdani rakes it in, Brad Lander gets a public matching boost, and Brock Pierce is still all in on Eric Adams.
NYPD
Cops will start patrolling overnight subways on Monday
Gov. Kathy Hochul said that the state will foot $77 million in NYPD overtime costs over the next three months.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Scott Stringer wants to clean up New York City
Mayor Eric Adams introduced the revolutionary trash can to New York City. Scott Stringer, who is making his run for mayor official, says he’ll take waste management to the next level.
Immigration
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.
Opinion
Opinion: An indictment of the sad state of New York government
The former U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York makes the case for real government reforms.
Heard Around Town
Keith Powers brings in another $104k for Manhattan BP bid
The term-limited council member will face off against state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal.
Opinion
Opinion: The future of mental health in NYC
We need innovative, compassionate leadership that reimagines public safety and mental health services through the lenses of justice, equity and real community care.
Opinion
Opinion: A healthier and safer city requires real solutions
Living with mental illness is not a crime, and our mayor and governor have failed to address the very reasons why so many people find themselves in public states of despair.
