Courts

Politics

NY’s highest court sides with city over retirees in Medicare Advantage fight

The court found that retirees aren’t entitled to traditional Medicare. The Organization of Public Service Retirees urged the City Council to pass legislation that would change that.

Heard Around Town

Politics

Brad Lander’s moment

For the first time, for one full day, the wonkish comptroller absolutely dominated mayoral race discourse.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Brannan says nonprofits will be paid in 30 days if he’s comptroller

The comptroller candidate released a new plan to fix the city’s longstanding payment delays to nonprofit contractors.

News & Politics

Updated Politics

Brad Lander released after hourslong detention by ICE

The mayoral candidate and comptroller was roughly apprehended in a chaotic scene at 26 Federal Plaza.

News & Politics

Politics

Cuomo promises to fix the city – and the Democratic Party

Speaking to his heavy-hitting labor supporters at a Monday rally, mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo said the Democratic Party has forgotten them.

News & Politics

Politics

The newspapers don’t want New Yorkers to put Zohran Mamdani on their ballots

The New York Times and the New York Post editorial boards do not agree on much – but they’re both hoping the 33-year-old Assembly member does not become New York City’s next mayor.

News & Politics

Politics

The way-too-early 2026 gubernatorial election preview

Meet the top contenders hoping to become governor next year.

News & Politics

Updated Politics

Kamillah Hanks’ office the subject of multiple workplace complaints

Current and former staffers of the New York City Council member have alleged retaliation, beratement and religious discrimination. In response, the council member said complaints came from “disgruntled individuals.”

New York City

Politics

A narrowed field of candidates clashes in final NYC mayoral primary debate

There was a lot of focus on Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s record – good, bad and ugly. Here are three major takeaways.

News & Politics

Politics

The anti-IDC state senators: Where are they now?

Seven state senators defeated former members of the IDC in primary elections. Six are still in office.

Immigration

Politics

Stefanik laces into Hochul over immigration in preview of 2026 race

“We deserve a governor who stands up for law-abiding New Yorkers,” said Rep. Elise Stefanik, who would like to be that governor.

News & Politics

Politics

All eyes on Cuomo, Mamdani in final mayoral primary debate

Fewer candidates, heightened focus as absentee ballots hit mailboxes and voters start heading to the polls this weekend.

New York State

Politics

PPL touts high customer satisfaction amid turbulent home care transition

The company tasked with administering CDPAP conducted a survey which found that tens of thousands of consumers and home aides are happy with Public Partnerships LLC.

News & Politics

Politics

The cops showed up at Mercedes Narcisse’s house. She blames her City Council opponents

The Brooklyn City Council member took to Instagram to condemn what she described as false 311 complaints. Her opponents said they had nothing to do with the early morning incident.

New York City Council

Politics

The men hoping to win a comeback seat in the NYC Council

Anthony Weiner is the most high-profile, but he’s not the only vintage politician running again

New York City Council

Politics

Bronx casino vote in City Council still in flux

As of mid-afternoon Tuesday, the City Council did not have the votes to pass a “home rule” message that would clear the way for Bally’s to continue on its quest to compete for a casino license in the Bronx.

News & Politics

Politics

Iwen Chu files to run for office again

The southern Brooklyn Democrat lost reelection to the state Senate last year.