Politics
New York City
What’s next for the Squadriano after Adriano Espaillat’s loss?
Two likely possibilities: A new leader could emerge, or they could break apart.
New York City
Rahm Emanuel is still talking about his meeting with Zohran Mamdani
The potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate’s story doesn’t align with City Hall’s version of events.
Zohran Mamdani
Menin conspicuously absent from Mamdani’s 9/11 health announcement
The already strained relationship between the two leaders is being tested by the tense 25th anniversary commemorations.
New York City
Book excerpt: How steel from the twin towers came to symbolize the tragedy
In a new book, “Scattered Steel,” the authors chronicle how 9/11 memorials made of steel beams connected the rest of the country to New York.
Politics
Meet the cop-loving North Country dairy farmer Democrat trying to flip Stefanik’s seat
Does Blake Gendebien have the right profile to beat Anthony Constantino in a district Trump won three times?
Politics
Blakeman sends fake pied-à-terre letters in campaign stunt
The GOP gubernatorial candidate has graduated from potentially deceptive AI to potentially deceptive mail.
Politics
Hochul says Trump is ‘defunding the police’ amid growing tension with Washington
The Trump administration is turning up the heat on New York ahead of the election – and vice versa.
New York City
Book excerpt: How David Dinkins’ diverse coalition fell apart
By 1993, identity politics had fractured the mayor’s tenuous hold on different groups of constituents.
Politics
Despite early promises of transparency, Hochul has dragged her feet in releasing her detailed public schedules
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s detailed public schedules have been released long after the fact and lacking in information.
Politics
Legal threats mount as law limiting ICE takes effect
As Gov. Kathy Hochul looks to crack down on 287(g) agreements, GOP leaders aren’t flinching.
Politics
Some BK Dems call for district leader’s resignation for ‘antisemitic conduct’
Julio Peña III is trying to hold his reform coalition together as Carmella Charrington faces condemnation – and as leader Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn tries to find new votes.
New York State
Jeremy Zellner may win reelection as county party chair, but what happens next?
Questions remain about how long he’ll be in the job, or whether he might be more vulnerable in two years.
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Politics
Hochul, Mamdani united against ICE, pledge legal funding for migrant children
As the gubernatorial race looms, Gov. Kathy Hochul is planting her flag on immigration.
Politics
When the state Capitol’s empty, what do lobbyists do?
Lobbyists keep up with the times and clients on the fundraising and golf circuit.
Politics
Federal employees say they’ll quit if they have to move to New Jersey
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging the Trump administration to reconsider the planned move of local offices of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
New York City Council
Horse carriage ban sponsor Chris Marte is having a moment
A Q&A with the the lower Manhattan council member who’s in the middle of two major legislative battles, regulating horses and home health aides.
Campaigns & Elections
The 26 new rules for elections in ’26
How the game changed after this year’s primaries.
New York City
New rules: You don’t need labor during an election; you need them after
In the reshuffling of power over the past two years, Big Labor has lost several big races.
New York City
Mamdani’s push for free buses takes a back seat to faster ones (for now)
Road work ahead? The mayor sure hopes it does.
Campaigns & Elections
Mamdani adviser heads to Maine to sort out Senate mess
Morris Katz is trying to help scandal-starred U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner wind down his campaign and find an appropriate replacement.
