Politics
Interviews & Profiles
Jessica Ramos’ statewide wage transparency law is going into effect this weekend
And she says she’s not running for mayor … at the moment.
Personality
New York lawmakers who used to be in unions
From the union hall to the halls of power: legislators previously worked as union nurses, educators and bartenders.
Interviews & Profiles
Sam Berger’s victory could hold lessons for Democrats in other purple districts
The Assembly candidate in Queens said: “Everything we had been looking at said that it was going to be a very tight race.”
2024 New York congressional battleground
Who’s running to unseat George Santos in NY-3?
Everyone wants a piece of this seat.
Interviews & Profiles
Luis Miranda Jr.: Elected officials need to improve outreach to Latino voters
The veteran political consultant reviewed the results of his own poll of Latino New Yorkers and urged for better communication from politicians.
Campaigns & Elections
‘All hands on deck’: Democrats, unions rally behind Berger in special election
Democrat Sam Berger has outraised and outspent Republican David Hirsch in the Queens Assembly special election, but insiders said Hirsch could succeed – in part by playing on frustrations about the migrant crisis.
Opinion
Commentary: Apocalyptic Eric
Why does the mayor of New York City insist that New York City is doomed?
Politics
Top DOC lawyer Paul Shechtman resigns
Shechtman’s decision to quietly step down last week suggests DOC Commissioner Louis Molina’s legal arguments may not even pass the smell test with his own lawyers.
New York State
Port Authority hires Philadelphia police commissioner for security post
Danielle Outlaw was the first Black woman to lead Philadelphia’s police department.
New York State
Corporate delay tactics are clouding union wins in New York
Labor unions bear the brunt of these aggressive maneuvers. How will they fight back?
2024 New York congressional battleground
Who’s running against Anthony D’Esposito in NY-4?
A current state senator and a former Olympic figure skater are among those looking to unseat the Republican incumbent in this purple district on Long Island.
Personality
City & Date: Where are they now?
Check out how these political singles found love.
Politics
New York City Council is getting younger – defying national trends
More candidates want to and are able to run competitive City Council elections.
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Politics
Divisions within oversight agency may imperil lawsuit against DOC
The mayor’s new appointees could shift the balance of power on the Board of Correction, leading the watchdog agency to abandon its lawsuit against DOC.
Politics
MENA candidates have had several wins in New York – and more close calls
While there have been breakthrough successes, more MENA candidates have been trying for elected office in recent years.
Politics
Landlord group was one of biggest spenders on lobbyists last year
The group “Homeowners for an Affordable New York” paid $1.4 million to a single lobbying firm to fight “good cause” eviction protections.
Politics
Inside DSA deliberations on Juan Ardila’s Assembly seat
An endorsement forum is expected next month that could have a major influence on the primary race to oust the incumbent.
New York State
The fight to recognize the MENA identity
New York considers Middle Eastern and North African individuals to be white. A new bill would change that.
New York City
The politics of visiting Israel aren’t stuck in the ’90s
New York’s Arab population has grown since then and has begun to assert its political influence.
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