Personality

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.