Heard Around Town

Politics

Mamdani transition team hires outside firm to support vetting process

The mayor-elect’s transition team is looking to avoid more situations like the resignation of an appointee over past antisemitic tweets.

New York City

Politics

Council Ethics Commitee opts to look into Paladino’s anti-Muslim rhetoric

The council member previously called for the “expulsion of Muslims from western nations.”

Personality

Personality

City Council newbies opt to swear in together

Six incoming members will take the oath on Friday.

New York City

Policy

City Council passes several controversial housing bills, setting up potential veto battle

On Julie Menin’s desk in January: Potential vetoes, new legislation and a union push to preserve staff jobs.

Heard Around Town

Politics

The last stated meeting of 2025 is upon us

The City Council will consider street vending, delivery worker protections and NYPD oversight, among other things.

Personality

Personality

Quiz: Who got more write-in votes for New York City mayor?

Which New York Knick got more votes and which late night talk show host came out on top?

News & Politics

Politics

Here lies the Eric Adams mayoralty

The mayor, in farewell address, touted his ‘perfectly imperfect’ tenure.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Stand with tenants and put bad landlords out of business

After declaring bankruptcy, Pinnacle Group put its 5,000 rent-stabilized apartments up for auction – but the city can work with the Union of Pinnacle Tenants to find a better ownership model.

Personality

Personality

To Jordan Wright, the time to engage young voters is now

The incoming president of the Manhattan Young Democrats reflects on this year’s mayoral race and looks to his second year in the Assembly.

New York City Council

Politics

Paladino slammed for Islamophobic statements

The New York City Council member called for the “expulsion of Muslims from Western nations.” The outgoing speaker called for “disciplinary action.”

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Mark Levine talks Jewish community’s ‘deliberate show of defiance’ following Sydney attack

“We have even more reason to be open and public and out there, celebrating this holiday, celebrating who we are, literally shining a candle in the darkness,” the incoming New York City comptroller said.

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Putting primary care investments at the center of health care

A Q&A with Louise Cohen of the Primary Care Development Corp. on the importance of prioritizing this critical preventive care.

NYN Media

NYN Media

Opinion: The Community Opportunity to Purchase Act gives older adults a fighting chance to stay in their homes

Passing a bill to give nonprofit developers a better chance to buy properties could result in more affordable housing being preserved.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Universal child care is big business for small businesses

Providing free child care is a strategic investment that will deliver immediate opportunities and economic benefits for New York City’s small businesses.

Personality

Personality

2025 Winners & Losers of the Year

Hello Zohran Mamdani and Julie Menin. Goodbye Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: New York City needs a new operating system

Here are six recommendations for improving the city’s IT strategy and management.

Technology

Policy

Could self-driving cars be on a collision course with Zohran Mamdani?

The incoming mayor has not weighed in on the autonomous vehicles that have taken other cities by storm. But he’s certain to face pressure to do so, from both the industry and taxi workers.

News & Politics

Politics

Mamdani releases list of 100 elected allies

The mayor-elect is convening a working group of elected officials. Just as important as who is on it is who isn’t.