Politics

Politics

Eric Adams taps Las Vegas Public Safety Chief to lead NYC jails

Louis Molina previously worked for the New York City Police Department and the city’s Department of Correction.

New York City

Politics

SoHo/NoHo rezoning, gas ban and more passed by City Council

At the last stated meeting of the year, the New York City Council passed several major bills. Here’s the rundown.

Campaign Confidential

Politics

Corey Johnson’s shadow looms over the speaker race

As the outgoing speaker reflects on his legacy, candidates don’t hesitate to criticize his tenure.

New York City

Breaking News Politics

Eric Adams picks Nassau County Detectives Chief Keechant Sewell as NYPD commissioner

Sewell will become the first woman to hold the post in the department’s 176-year history.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: The Republicans Eric Adams should have in his administration

Here are the power players the GOP-friendly Mayor-elect should consider to ensure he’s got political diversity at City Hall.

New York City

Politics

Eric Adams wants to “Get Stuff Done.” What stuff?

A close look at the core objectives among his endless policy ideas, as the mayor-elect enters his first year in office.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Four Latino City Council members publicly endorse Francisco Moya, as the speaker race narrows to two

Adrienne Adams has emerged as an alternative for members unhappy with Moya – and Mayor-elect Eric Adams’ involvement.

New York City

Politics

The CCRB just got a little more powerful

A bill passed by the City Council will allow the police watchdog to initiate its own investigations.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Kristin Richardson Jordan on 'disrupting the district'

The newly-elected District 9 council member’s campaign showed the strength of gathering early endorsements and groundswell support.

Healthcare

Policy

NYC’s supervised injection sites face pushback

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis introduced a bill to defund the “Overdose Prevention Centers.”

New York City

Politics

NYC gives noncitizens the right to vote. Here’s what comes next.

As the City Council passed a historic voting rights bill, its advocates are looking to ensure its successful implementation.

New York City

Politics

21 in ’21, others, blast Eric Adams’ support for male speaker candidate

As the City Council speaker race reaches its final leg, some lament the lack of a female finalist.

New York City

Politics

Original community plan proposed in last ditch effort to save NYC’s East River Park

With a restraining order against the East Side Coastal Resiliency Project overruled, demolition is proceeding.

New York City

Politics

De Blasio touts community policing and ThriveNYC as successes

Both highly criticized efforts were mentioned during an interview as the term-limited New York City Mayor prepares to depart office at the end of the year.

Politics

Politics

Max Rose announces he’s running to reclaim his congressional seat

Rose would face Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis in the 2022 November election for New York’s 11th District.