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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.
Interviews & Profiles
Understanding and facilitating life beyond the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community
An interview with Lani Santo, CEO of Footsteps.
Heard Around Town
Letitia James backs Harvey Epstein in lower Manhattan council district
The state attorney general has only gotten involved in a couple of council races so far.
New York City
Tenant, real estate groups team up against rent hike for some voucher recipients
Advocacy groups are launching a coalition and letter-writing campaign to oppose the Adams administration’s proposal.
Opinion
Opinion: No child should face a judge alone
Where is the outrage from City Hall? Where are the emergency funds to ensure universal legal representation for children in immigration court?
Campaigns & Elections
Pro-housing and pro-open streets PACs throw down for Shahana Hanif
In her competitive Democratic primary, incumbent Hanif will benefit from a six-figure spend by the outside groups.
News & Politics
NY Times has approached NYC thought leaders to weigh in on mayoral race
Chu, Wylde, Bagga, Wolfson, Trujillo, Greer and more were asked to opine as part of the Times’ mayoral evaluation.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
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Endorsements in the 2025 New York City mayoral race
Labor unions, political clubs and power brokers. Stay up to date on which mayoral candidates are getting the coveted endorsements for 2025.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Liz Krueger endorses Brad Lander No. 1 as he aims for Kathryn Garcia voters
The New York City comptroller is announcing state Sen. Liz Krueger’s No. 1 endorsement in a press conference on Friday.
Opinion
Opinion: An innovative proposal to fund housing development at the Western Yards
Replicating the successful Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corporation model could allow for 4,000 new homes to be built on the site.
Heard Around Town
Freeze the rally
A lefty tenant rally was moved from the storied Abyssinian Baptist Church at the last minute.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Whitney Tilson is running on education, and he’s claiming the pro-charter lane in the mayoral race
The former hedge fund manager plans to put half a million dollars into paid media on his education platform, which includes expanding charter schools.
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Rikers Island
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A timeline on the closure of Rikers Island
The jails system will be turned over to federal control.
Heard Around Town
Jumaane Williams launches first TV ad in reelection bid against Jenifer Rajkumar
The $250,000 ad paints the public advocate as a voice for the people.
Heard Around Town
Don’t expect more recusals on sanctuary city issues from Mayor Eric Adams
“You are simply wrong,” Mayor Eric Adams told Comptroller Brad Lander in a letter, after Lander suggested the mayor is compromised and should recuse himself from future decision-making.
Heard Around Town
Madison Square Garden-backed PAC spends on 3 NYC Council candidates
The James Dolan-founded independent expenditure committee has released digital ads for Maya Kornberg, Dermot Smyth and incumbent Council Member Darlene Mealy.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
‘The Trump candidate is Eric Adams’: Curtis Sliwa sizes up the mayoral race
A candid chat with the Republican mayoral candidate
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Here are the big dates to watch ahead of the NYC Democratic mayoral primary
Candidates are on TV. Normal people are starting to care about the mayor’s race. It’s officially primary season.
Editor's Note
Editor’s note: Ensuring Penny the Chihuahua ‘gets the justice she deserves’
Lawmakers answer the call with legislation to enhance pet protections and hold owners criminally accountable for their animals.
Interviews & Profiles
Serving New Yorkers in need despite major federal cuts
An interview with Catholic Charities Community Services Director Beatriz Diaz Taveras as she prepares to step down.
