2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Policy
Poll: Plurality of New Yorkers support legal prostitution
A survey conducted by a sex workers advocacy group found that 44% think consenting adults should be able to buy and sell sex, and 26% said they knew someone who had purchased sex.
News & Politics
Politics
Mamdani: ‘Shared notion of humanity’ applies to both Charlie Kirk and killing of Palestinians
Speaking at a progressive Jewish awards benefit, the mayoral candidate said his commitment to Palestinian rights was validated by the June Democratic primary results.
New York City
Politics
John Catsimatidis Jr. behind anti-Zohran IE not registered with NYC Campaign Finance Board
Catsimatidis Jr. launched a “Stop Socialism” push with a paid radio ad featuring his father John Catsimatidis Sr. The campaign website had references to mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and did not file paperwork with the city.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Dianne Morales has been named the new leader of El Puente
The former 2021 New York City mayoral candidate talks about that race, how it ended and her next chapter.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: An annual day of service evokes the spirit of unity that came after 9/11
Thousands again volunteered to feed the hungry in remembrance of those lost during the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: ‘Never forget’ means taking care of 9/11 responders and survivors
Congress must act now to fully fund the World Trade Center Health Program.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Transformative change or missed opportunity? Jamaica Neighborhood Plan falls short
The Adams administration must choose whether the plan will be a transformative step forward or another chapter in the long history of broken promises to southeast Queens.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: New York needs food co-ops, not government groceries
Reviving the mutualist tradition of food co-ops would both address food insecurity and strengthen civic life.
Real Estate
Policy
Council-weakening housing proposals survive the Board of Elections
Voters will likely consider the proposals, which aim to streamline the process for building affordable housing, in November.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
Unfortunately for the field consolidators, getting off the NYC ballot is now ‘very difficult’
You’ve got to die, leave the city or become a judge. Good luck!
Eric Adams
Policy
Behind ‘all-time high’ job growth in NYC, 17K government positions sit vacant
Public sector hiring in New York City is on the rebound after the COVID-19 pandemic. Unions, lawmakers and employees say it’s still way, way too slow.
News & Politics
Politics
High on democratic socialism
Inside Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani’s Brooklyn lovefest, oligarchs – not leftists – were the problem.
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Opinion: The demise of the not-for-profit reaches crisis proportions
What the sector needs to do after ignoring lessons learned from the past
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Adams wouldn’t have been first New York City mayor to go for an ambassadorship
William O’Dwyer received a post in Mexico after being taken down by corruption scandals.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
If you’re in line to run for reelection, stay in line!
As rumors swirled that Eric Adams was about to abandon his long-shot reelection campaign, the New York City mayor announced that he wasn't going anywhere – calling his rivals “spoiled brats.”
Heard Around Town
Politics
Two more de Blasio alums join Mamdani campaign
Elana Leopold is a senior adviser and Louise Yeung is policy director.
Heard Around Town
Politics
NYC politicians are chattering like their life depends on it!
Adams says he was NOT offered a job and Cuomo says he is NOT coordinating with Trump and Sliwa says he is HIRING and Mamdani wants you to SAY IT TO HIS FACE.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Micah Lasher files to run for Congress
The Assembly member is Rep. Jerry Nadler’s favorite for his seat, and Nadler’s chief of staff is doubling as Lasher’s campaign treasurer.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Eric Adams' big decision: Trump job or doomed reelection bid
After a busy day in Florida Tuesday, the mayor reportedly has an offer to consider.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality