Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Why we should fight for ‘hard-won’ housing protections
The City Council should not pass Intro 948 and Intro 1107 and play into Airbnb’s business interests.
News & Politics
Politics
The NYPD is barred from coordination with ICE, but some think cops should actively intervene to stop immigration agents
Last week, two NYPD officers were injured in a scuffle with federal immigration agents. The incident highlighted a major coming challenge for Zohran Mamdani – and Jessica Tisch.
Policy
Policy
Here are all the major bills still before the New York City Council
Airbnb, universal daylighting, street vendors and more.
News & Politics
Politics
At Ossé’s endorsement forum, DSA electeds – Mamdani included – were divided
DSA members have until Saturday night to vote on whether to recommend backing City Council Member Chi Ossé’s challenge to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Heard Around Town
Policy
State Labor Dept. ‘inquiry’ made over horse carriage industry
The agency reached out to First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro about the industry’s licensing information.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Mayor-elect Mamdani plans to attend DSA forum on Chi
Mamdani is pulling out all the stops to block City Council Member Chi Ossé’s run against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Personality
Politics
5 things to know about Jessica Tisch
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani sealed the deal to keep Jessica Tisch on as NYPD commissioner.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Selvena Brooks-Powers pitches new subcommittee focused on federal government
The New York City Council speaker candidate said the committee is necessary amid federal funding threats.
Personality
Personality
Many New York political figures have received President Donald Trump’s amnesty
Pardons and commutations abound for Rudy Giuliani, George Santos and others.
News & Politics
Politics
Reps. Nydia Velázquez and Yvette Clarke back Crystal Hudson for City Council speaker
As five speaker candidates continue to work toward a winning coalition, Hudson’s increasingly looks like it will count on Brooklyn.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
How did Phil Wong win in Queens’ purplest district?
The Democratic candidate outperformed even his own expectations, riding the “Mamdani tsunami.”
Heard Around Town
Politics
Zohran learns early how not to please everyone
The mayor-elect is at odds with three other elected officials on the left, and it’s still November!
New York City Council
Politics
Amanda Farías pitches child care for council staff
Child care – a point of alignment between the governor and incoming mayor – is an emerging topic of discussion in the City Council speaker’s race too.
News & Politics
Politics
Elle Bisgaard-Church, Hope Knight, Cathleen McCadden Benjamin honored as women thought leaders in government
At a Kasirer and City & State event, Bisgaard-Church emphasized Zohran Mamdani’s universal child care push.
Opinion
Opinion
Editor’s note: Sid Davidoff ‘brilliantly smart’ at politics, dies at 86
New York’s political community mourned the death of the government relations veteran.
NYN Media
NYN Media
Best corporate practices for supporting nonprofits during a ‘state of emergency’
An interview with Raised By Us Executive Director Jessica Sloan on how to leverage volunteerism in support of the sector.
New York City
Politics
Can Brooklyn stand united in City Council speaker race?
Both the borough’s Democratic leader and many of its members want to vote as a bloc. First they would have to agree on a candidate to support.
New York City
Opinion
Opinion: Fear isn’t leadership – New York needs policing built on trust
Good policing doesn’t depend on violating rights. It depends on professionalism, fairness and community trust.
News & Politics
Politics