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New York political predictions for 2025

Who will be elected New York City mayor? What is Andrew Cuomo angling for? We asked experts to consult their crystal ball.

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Former Manhattan BPs endorse Alvin Bragg

Bragg is rolling out endorsements ahead of the 2025 cycle, with Gale Brewer, Ruth Messinger and C. Virginia Fields as the latest to rally around his reelection.

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Opinion: Why NYC should pursue data-driven risk management

A win-win opportunity for timely payments to nonprofit organizations and more effective oversight.

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Grants available for LGBTQ+/transgender and gender non-conforming service organizations

Proposals are being sought for Women Forward NYC, a $43 million, 42 initiative living action plan for gender equity.

Opinion

Opinion

Commentary: Latinos in New York and the 2024 presidential election

Precinct-level data shows that Harris won Latinos by less than Biden did, but Latino voters did not defect to Trump en masse.

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Eric Adams will take his tin cup – and baggage – to Albany next year

The mayor has floated support for a proposal to cut taxes for low-income New Yorkers and to make involuntary removals easier – both of which need state approval.

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Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Eric Adams’ longtime righthand, indicted

Lewis-Martin and her son both pleaded not guilty to state bribery charges. The mayor himself is not a target of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s investigation.

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Politics

Muriel Goode-Trufant takes on corporation counsel post, but with criticism

While many have sung praises over Eric Adams’ pick for New York City’s top lawyer, critics worry she will rubber stamp the mayor’s use of executive orders.

Policy

Policy

City retirees win in court again, as Adams vows to press on

The court ruling is another blow to Mayor Eric Adams and municipal union leaders who want to move retired city workers onto privately-managed health insurance plans.

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Civil NYPD sexual harassment suit seeks to add Jeffrey Maddrey, Eddie Caban as defendants

In an amended complaint, the chief of department is accused of making unwanted advances, and the former commish is accused of gender discrimination.

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Policy

Rising costs from climate change is driving insurers out of New York

The state has experienced the same types of extreme weather events that have caused premiums and rates to spike in Florida and California.

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Can lowering insurance minimums help address a crisis for NYC taxi drivers?

A bill from New York City Council Member Carmen De La Rosa is responding to the potential collapse of industry insurer American Transit Insurance Co.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: A wake-up call to address sleep apnea

Untreated sleep apnea poses a public health risk, but few New Yorkers with the condition even realize they have it.

Policy

Policy

Justin Brannan’s council district got a nifty little City of Yes carveout

Brannan voted for the landmark zoning reform deal, but backyard mini apartments aren’t allowed in the “Bay Ridge Special District.”

Heard Around Town

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Awaiting indictment, Ingrid Lewis-Martin meets the press

Ingrid Lewis-Martin and her attorney confirmed they expect an indictment, and attempted to head off allegations before charges are unsealed.

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Trump: ‘I would certainly look at’ pardoning Eric Adams

The president-elect repeated assertions that the New York City mayor had been treated unfairly by federal watchdogs.

Politics

Politics

Inside the packed NY Young Republicans gala

Hundreds showed up to celebrate the victory of Donald Trump and the Daniel Penny verdict.

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Educators for Excellence tell their stories

A collection of essays written by members of this nonprofit, women of color educator advocacy group.