Politics
Politics
Mamdani says ‘this city wants ICE out,’ following shooting
The mayor said his efforts to negotiate the release of 28-year-old Oscar Belgal with President Donald Trump have so far been unsuccessful.
Politics
How Hudson Valley politics has changed over the past 20 years
Former Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney weighs in on the local media landscape and the Mike Lawler versus Cait Conley contest.
Politics
Mike Lawler might be the only Republican who could win NY-17. Can he do it again?
The member of Congress is looking to fend off Democrat Cait Conley – and keep Donald Trump from sinking him.
Politics
Jacobs secures reelection as state Dems chair
With the governor and other party bigwigs in tow, Jay Jacobs fended off his first-ever challenge for the role
Politics
Court delays Brooklyn Dems leader vote
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn’s controversial rules amendments were also invalidated, in a win for the party’s reform wing.
Politics
Preet Bharara’s rogues’ gallery
More than a dozen political players were prosecuted by the powerful U.S. attorney.
New York City
Chaos reigns at Brooklyn Dems organizational meeting
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn’s rules changes were passed again. Some county committee members were elected. It could all be undone in a pending court case. Everyone was miserable.
Politics
Inside Rich Schaffer’s ‘hardball’ campaign to keep power in Suffolk County
The Long Island Democrat allegedly offered to pay to ensure a county committee member’s vote as he faces a serious challenge.
New York City
Judge blocks Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn’s BK Dems rules overhaul
Judge Jill R. Epstein called the recent vote to change party rules – part of the Brooklyn chair’s scheme to maintain control – “improper.”
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.
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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.
