News & Politics

Politics

Constitutional amendment to permit mid-decade redistricting would still prohibit partisan gerrymandering

In response to blatant gerrymandering by Texas Republicans, Democrats in New York still want to play by the rules that burned them in the past.

News & Politics

Politics

Zohran Mamdani, back from Uganda, insists he won’t defund the police

The mayoral candidate addressed his resurfaced tweets as the city processes a mass shooting that killed four people.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

Politics

Eleonora Srugo wants to ‘Sell the City’ on Eric Adams

The real estate agent and Netflix reality star launched a new independent expenditure committee backing the mayor this week.

News & Politics

Politics

2025 is the year New York political campaigns embrace AI

From uncanny music videos to policies researched by ChatGPT, the AI revolution has come for the political campaign industry, for better or worse.

News & Politics

Politics

A guide to the federal government’s numerous legal fights with NY

Since returning to power, the Trump administration has taken legal action against the state’s policies related to immigration, transit and other issues.

Albany Agenda

Politics

Are we really talking about redistricting again?!

Despite what you may hear, a mid-decade redistricting in New York is both very difficult and very unlikely.

Immigration

Politics

Trump sanctuary city lawsuit highlights tension between Eric Adams and City Council on immigration

The lawsuit favorably quotes the mayor, while condemning city policies that bar cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

Eric Adams

Policy

When has Eric Adams opposed Donald Trump?

The mayor has repeatedly said he wants to work with the Trump administration, not “war with” them. But he has still been at odds with the feds on multiple occasions since January.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

At City Hall, Randy Mastro is in charge

Roughly 100 days in, the first deputy mayor has torpedoed projects, tried to put ICE back on Rikers Island and strong-armed City Council members into an actually somewhat functional relationship.

New York State

Politics

Jessica González-Rojas launches state Senate campaign with high-profile endorsements

She is challenging state Sen. Jessica Ramos, whose decision to endorse former Gov. Andrew Cuomo upset her progressive supporters.

New York City

Politics

Suit: Thomas Donlon’s first NYPD conflict? Cops’ aggro social media use

The former interim commissioner alleges his attempts to root out corruption were blocked or ignored by City Hall – starting with a conversation about how police were tweeting.

News & Politics

Politics

González-Rojas files to run against Ramos

Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas previously called state Sen. Jessica Ramos’ decision to endorse Andrew Cuomo in the mayoral race “disappointing.”

News & Politics

Politics

Andrew Cuomo dons a short-sleeved shirt, launches second NYC mayor campaign

After getting trounced in the Democratic primary, the former governor seems determined to shift his campaign style.

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Politics

Former LG Betsy McCaughey and former NYPD Commish Ray Kelly launch anti-Mamdani IE

A website for a related nonprofit was selling hats and t-shirts telling New Yorkers to say “NYet” to “Mamdani-ism.” But there’s some confusion about where the nonprofit stops and the political fundraising committee begins.

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Politics

Hochul, Delgado tout fundraising totals

The governor raised more than $4 million for her reelection in the most recent fundraising period, while Delgado has raised about $1.5 million.