Politics
New York City
Kevin Parker has filed to run for New York City comptroller instead
The Brooklyn state senator appears to have shifted his sights from Brooklyn borough president to comptroller.
DNC
‘Not the Eric show’: Eric Adams on his low-profile DNC trip
In 2021, Adams referred to himself as the “Biden of Brooklyn” and the “face of the new Democratic Party.” Three years later, his role in the national party is less defined.
Politics
Spy Kids: 2016 Jenifer Rajkumar campaign staffers say they were asked to infiltrate rival operations
Rajkumar, now a candidate for citywide office, lost the crowded lower Manhattan Assembly race to Yuh-Line Niou before moving to Queens.
DNC
No DNC for NYC? New York Dems rally for Harris in Harlem anyway
NYC’s top Democrats rallied for the Harris-Walz ticket, delivering a (mostly) unified message that (mostly) succeeded in drowning out pro-Palestine protesters outside the event.
Politics
How The New York Times Editorial Board’s silence could impact the 2025 mayoral race
No one knows who would have clinched the endorsement, but Brad Lander, the liberal, wonkish comptroller, could have benefited from the Times’ boost.
Opinion
Opinion: ‘Project 2025’ would be a disaster for Brooklyn
The far-right campaign platform would roll back decades of progress on issues from health care to education to labor rights, making most New Yorkers worse off.
Politics
Adams administration shares list of Mastro supporters
More than two dozen people, including five attorneys who previously held the position of corporation counsel, are voicing their support ahead of what’s expected to be a contentious City Council approval process.
Politics
On Day One of Brad Lander's campaign, Eric Adams hits him on race
The white, brownstone Brooklyn-based comptroller faces an uphill battle with outer borough voters of color. The city’s second Black mayor knows it.
Politics
Who could run for comptroller in 2025?
A competitive mayoral primary could open up a race for comptroller next year.
Politics
Salamanca has early fundraising lead against Gibson for Bronx borough president
The powerful City Council member already has nearly half a million dollars in a campaign account to challenge incumbent Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson.
Politics
Hundreds ask state Board of Elections to clarify that ERA ballot proposal would protect abortion
Current draft language that would go before voters does not explicitly reference abortion or LGBTQ+ rights, to the chagrin of advocates.
Politics
John Avlon is the latest cable news commentator to run for office in NY
Many familiar faces from MSNBC and CNN have launched campaigns, but name recognition isn’t everything.
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2024 New York congressional battleground
2024 New York congressional races to watch
Seven seats that could determine the House majority.
Opinion
Opinion: Some advice for first-time candidates
You’re probably going to lose – but you just might win big!
2024 presidential election
Here’s what NY’s House and Senate Dems are saying about Biden
Should he stay or should he go? Members of the state’s congressional delegation are weighing in on the question dividing Democrats.
Politics
Where do progressives go from here?
The Working Families Party, Democratic Socialists of America and For the Many scored few wins this year but have no plans to shake up their electoral strategy.
Heard Around Town
Velázquez to Latino voters: ‘We have done so much’
The representative urged Democrats to communicate the records of President Biden and Congress to drum up Hispanic support in November.
Politics
Hochul says she will run for reelection in 2026
The governor also suggested that she will not replace Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado on the ticket.
Politics
Josh Riley highlights Marc Molinaro’s controversial abortion vote in new ad
Rep. Marc Molinaro voted against codifying Roe v. Wade while in the Assembly, which challenger Josh Riley hopes to capitalize on.
Politics
Progressive state lawmakers prevail in primaries, while progressive insurgents struggle
The WFP and DSA succeeded in protecting their incumbents, but largely failed to unseat more moderate lawmakers.
