Personality
New York State
Ken Jenkins is taking a third run at Westchester County executive
A Q&A on running against George Latimer, working with him and now trying to be his successor.
Personality
Adding more New York political balloons to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
As if the Thanksgiving holiday needs more politics.
New York City
Jennifer Walden Weprin makes a comeback
The well-connected cultural affairs executive lands a new job.
Interviews & Profiles
Charting new lines of power generation for New York, using renewables
How the New York Power Authority and its CEO Justin Driscoll are working to help the state meet its climate goals.
New York State
Clean Slate Act goes into effect today
A Q&A with bill sponsor state Sen. Zellnor Myrie, and how the law might affect his 2025 New York City mayoral campaign.
Winners & Losers
This week’s biggest Winners & Losers
Who’s up and who’s down this week?
Heard Around Town
Dan Goldman’s cousin to become mayor of San Francisco
With Levi Strauss $$$.
New York City
Building a community-focused arts mecca in Harlem
A Q&A with Sade Lythcott, the CEO of the National Black Theatre.
Personality
Josh Riley is ready to work with anyone in D.C., even Trump
In his first post-election interview, the representative-elect discusses his policy priorities and his willingness to work with Republicans.
New York State
Time to get to work at Somos
Assembly Member Karines Reyes has expanded the number of educational sessions that are part of the sojourn to Puerto Rico.
New York City
Rep. Nydia Velázquez breaks down the politics of Puerto Rico’s referendum
In a Q&A, she calls the unsanctioned vote a “political stunt.”
New York State
Robert Mujica wants to secure help for Puerto Rico at Somos
The former state budget director talked about making a difference as a financial overseer on the island.
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Personality
We spoke to the real Harvey Epstein about that SNL sketch
The (very real) Assembly member and City Council candidate was spoofed in a Saturday Night Live sketch poking fun at his name.
Personality
The vibe at City Hall is Thank God for Maria Torres-Springer
When the veteran deputy mayor stepped up, a sense of calm and determination settled over a scandal-scarred administration.
New York State
The best 2024 “I Voted” stickers in New York
Since the success of the Ulster County spider, more counties are conducting design contests for their stickers.
Campaigns & Elections
Can John Mannion flip a key upstate swing district?
The mild-mannered former teacher is not the most charismatic campaigner, but he’s running against one of the most vulnerable Republican incumbents in the state.
New York City
New York City officials plan to take on the marathon
They’ll be running 26.2 miles across all five boroughs.
Interviews & Profiles
Could this pro-Palestinian socialist really be NYC’s next mayor?
An interview with Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist state legislator who hopes to knit together a coalition of the far-left, Muslim voters and rent-stabilized tenants.
Personality
Yankees or Mets? Here are a few NY politicians rooting for each team
Unsurprisingly, some Bronx politicians root for the Yankees and several Queens politicians back the Mets.
Personality
5 things to know about NYC’s new Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Chauncey Parker
The former prosecutor replaces scandal-scarred former Deputy Mayor Phil Banks.
