Policy

Policy

Zohran Mamdani’s 3 bills

The democratic socialist Assembly member has championed ambitious reforms, with limited success in getting them enacted into law.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

Politics

Mamdani on threatening messages: ‘It takes a toll’

The mayoral candidate choked up Wednesday as he described how he’s dealt with Islamophobia and accusations of antisemitism.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: The path to universal child care for New Yorkers' youngest can start here

We need to make it possible for families to stay in New York City, and affordable childcare is foundational to these efforts.

Courts

Politics

NY’s highest court sides with city over retirees in Medicare Advantage fight

The court found that retirees aren’t entitled to traditional Medicare. The Organization of Public Service Retirees urged the City Council to pass legislation that would change that.

Heard Around Town

Politics

Brad Lander’s moment

For the first time, for one full day, the wonkish comptroller absolutely dominated mayoral race discourse.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Brannan says nonprofits will be paid in 30 days if he’s comptroller

The comptroller candidate released a new plan to fix the city’s longstanding payment delays to nonprofit contractors.

News & Politics

Updated Politics

Brad Lander released after hourslong detention by ICE

The mayoral candidate and comptroller was roughly apprehended in a chaotic scene at 26 Federal Plaza.

News & Politics

Politics

Cuomo promises to fix the city – and the Democratic Party

Speaking to his heavy-hitting labor supporters at a Monday rally, mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo said the Democratic Party has forgotten them.

News & Politics

Politics

The newspapers don’t want New Yorkers to put Zohran Mamdani on their ballots

The New York Times and the New York Post editorial boards do not agree on much – but they’re both hoping the 33-year-old Assembly member does not become New York City’s next mayor.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Nonprofits, grassroots groups, unions denounce Trump admin on ‘No Kings Day’

Organizations around the city joined a nationwide movement to protest policies impacting immigration, academic freedoms and Medicaid.

News & Politics

Updated Politics

Kamillah Hanks’ office the subject of multiple workplace complaints

Current and former staffers of the New York City Council member have alleged retaliation, beratement and religious discrimination. In response, the council member said complaints came from “disgruntled individuals.”

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: The Eric Adams I know

I’m Eric Adams’ former “mayor class principal.” In a candid podcast interview, I grilled the independent candidate on his administration’s appointments, his battles with the media, his chances in November and whether he has any regrets from his first term.