Heard Around Town
Politics
Bob Holden hopes his chief of staff will decide to run for his Queens seat
The conservative Democrat and founder of the Common Sense Caucus has occupied a unique role on the City Council.
News & Politics
Politics
Susan Zhuang cop-biting incident highlights deep divides among southern Brooklyn Democrats
The council member was welcomed to a packed press conference like a hero on Thursday – but many of her colleagues have gleefully mocked her.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Here’s how much state Senate and Assembly candidates spent per vote
In low-turnout primaries, big spending didn’t always translate to lots of votes.
News & Politics
Politics
Proponents and detractors spend big on New York Equal Rights Amendment
The ballot initiative drew pushback from a major pro-life donor.
News & Politics
Politics
Hochul again puts up impressive fundraising numbers
No one has announced a challenge to the incumbent governor, but anyone thinking about it has a long way to go in terms of the money game
News & Politics
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Politics
DSA Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani is considering a run for NYC mayor
Sources say the socialist state legislator from Queens is testing the waters.
2024 presidential election
Politics
Hochul denounces political violence after Trump assassination attempt
The governor called the shooting “disgusting” but did not back off her political criticisms of the former president.
2024 presidential election
Politics
What could a second Trump presidency mean for New York?
New York is home to some of the former president’s harshest critics.
News & Politics
Politics
Stringer raises over $2 million with expected matching funds for mayoral bid
State Zen. Zellnor Myrie has raised over $1.3 million, including expected matching funds.
Kathy Hochul
Politics
What does 2026 hold for Kathy Hochul?
Most governors win their second election if they choose to run. With some potential challengers already waiting in the wings, Hochul says she’s prepping.
News & Politics
Politics
The real story behind DSA’s decision to unendorse AOC
A deep dive into the leftist fringe of the leftist fringe.
Heard Around Town
Politics
For Marc Molinaro, it’s not about the fundraising
The 19th Congressional District rep has beat his well-funded challenger Josh Riley before.
News & Politics
Politics
National Democratic group spotlights state Senate campaigns
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee will offer its support to state Sens. Lea Webb and Iwen Chu
2024 presidential election
Politics
In split with Hochul, Delgado calls on Biden to drop out
Gov. Kathy Hochul has been one of Biden’s staunchest defenders, but Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado wants him to end his presidential campaign.
Eric Adams
Politics
Eric Adams does not veto bill expanding City Council authority
The legislation will go before voters – unless the Charter Revision Commission acts to stop it.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
How will Biden’s executive action on undocumented spouses of US citizens impact New York?
An interview with New York Immigration Coalition CEO Murad Awawdeh.
News & Politics
Politics
Latimer’s win paves way for Westchester’s first Black county executive
Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins, who lost the county executive race to Latimer in 2017, is now poised to assume the top job.
Editor's Note
Opinion