Adams probes
Politics
Will Eric Adams survive the federal investigation into his campaign?
Previous mayors have emerged from federal inquiries relatively unscathed – but former prosecutors say the investigation into Adams seems particularly aggressive.
Courts
Politics
To redistrict or not to redistrict – that is the question (again)
Democrats and Republicans made their cases before the Court of Appeals on the fate of the current congressional lines.
Adams probes
Politics
Adams admin won’t say whether other officials’ devices were seized
The mayor said Tuesday he’s “fully cooperating” with the federal probe, but declined to say whether other members of his administration or campaign have been contacted as part of the investigation.
Eric Adams
Opinion
Opinion: The mayoral primary challenge we need
It’s not about finding a leftist challenger to Eric Adams. It’s about finding a competent one.
News & Politics
Politics
Why did Marjorie Velázquez blow it in the Bronx?
The City Council member’s unexpected loss could come down to poor turnout, local opposition to affordable housing, a muddled campaign message – or all of the above.
News & Politics
Politics
How not to defeat Republicans on Long Island
This week’s dismal election results show that Democrats won’t win in Nassau County if their only strategy is to remind voters how bad George Santos is.
Editor's Note
Politics
Editor’s note: Eric Adams ditching Somos is his loss
Besides partying, the whole point of the conference is to support the relationship between the island territory and New York.
News & Politics
Politics
Latimer plans trip to Israel, county budget, before making an announcement about ‘future plans’
The Westchester County executive is being encouraged to primary Rep. Jamaal Bowman over Bowman’s perceived lack of support for Israel.
2023 elections
Politics
2023 New York City Council general election results
Follow the latest results from all the races to watch.
2023 elections
Politics
2023 Suffolk County executive general election results
Republicans completed their takeover of Long Island’s major elected offices.
2023 elections
Politics
2023 New York state ballot proposals election results
Two key funding questions are put to voters statewide.
Eric Adams
Politics
Why isn’t Eric Adams endorsing many City Council candidates?
The mayor has only endorsed two of the Democratic Council members facing tough re-election fights against Republican challengers.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
State Sen. Pete Harckham on 2024 priorities
The Democrat discusses his new bill focused on creating greater accessibility for people with disabilities and other priorities for the upcoming legislative session.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Antisemitism review at CUNY sparks anxiety for free speech, public education advocates
Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed former Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman to look into discrimination at New York City’s public colleges.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Brooklyn Dems chair doubles down on criticism of Democratic City Council member
After fellow Democrats accused her of undermining the party, Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn accused them of hypocrisy.
2023 elections
Politics
Voter outreach, not the migrant crisis or Israel-Hamas war, could drive City Council turnout
In low turnout elections, like the Nov. 7 general election, campaigns have to work hard to get their voters to the polls.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Democrats and Republicans turn out for opening of Brooklyn facility for older New Yorkers
The new Bay Ridge Center was celebrated with a show of bipartisan support that helped make the facility possible.
News & Politics
Politics
Cornell student arraigned for allegedly posting threatening, antisemitic messages
Patrick Dai, a junior, waived his right to a detention hearing, meaning he will be held in jail until his preliminary hearing.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Politics
The cost-benefit analysis of a Bowman primary for Democrats? ‘Not generally good’
Failure to coalesce behind the incumbent has cost Dems in the past, but state party leadership seems sanguine about the prospect of George Latimer coming for Rep. Jamaal Bowman.
2023 elections
Politics