Interviews & Profiles
Personality
When the past is prologue, what becomes of Vito Fossella’s future?
The Staten Island Republican starts anew 13 years after a scandal ended his promising congressional career.
Policy
Policy
What’s the deal with the New York Blood Center?
A proposal for a high rise research facility on the Upper East Side may see the City Council buck member deference.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Can another Adams lead New York City?
Adrienne Adams is making her case for City Council speaker, but she’s got some catching up to do.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Bill Chong on his legacy at the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development
The outgoing commissioner discussed the agency’s new app, its commitment to antiracism and supporting youth through the pandemic.
Politics
Politics
The 2021 speaker race comes to Somos, with a 2023 focus
As candidates woo their colleagues, reelection in also on their minds
Politics
Politics
The developing storylines at Somos
A few narratives are emerging from the Democratic conclave in Puerto Rico.
New York City
Politics
It was a good year for electing women to the New York City Council – including Republican women
The New York City Council’s new female majority looks like it’ll include three Republican women, two of whom flipped Democratic seats.
New York City
Politics
Activist lawmakers share in taxi drivers’ victory
Assembly Members Zohran Mamdani and Yuh-Line Niou broke a 15-day fast this week after the city reached a deal with one of the largest taxi medallion lenders.
Housing
Policy
Will the SoHo/NoHo rezoning help or harm Chinatown? Depends who you ask.
Opponents and proponents can’t agree on anything really – including where Chinatown’s borders are.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
“I did it:” Eric Adams becomes New York City mayor at last
The city’s second Black mayor will inherit a host of problems de Blasio leaves behind.
New York City
Power Lists
The 2021 Long Island Power 100
The most influential individuals in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
The 2021 New York City Council speaker contenders
What you need to know about all the likely candidates.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Moya hopes his experience will give him a speaker boost
And more coverage of New York elections.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Adams and Sliwa face off in last mayoral debate
The two candidates have one last chance to make their cases in a lopsided contest.
New York City
Politics
Taxi drivers’ hunger strike hits its seventh day
A group of protesters hope the action will force a new plan from City Hall to help them pay off what they owe on medallion loans.
Labor
Politics
Amazon workers file for a union election in New York
An independent movement born out of the online retailer’s Staten Island warehouses took a first step in its bid to organize on Monday.
Personality
Personality
The spirit of mutual aid endures among Puerto Ricans
In New York and on the island, community support and self-reliance help fill the gaps left by those in power.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics