New York City
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After lower Manhattan raid, electeds join protests against ICE
New York City Council progressives were out in force to condemn the federal action.
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New York City Council 2025 general election races to watch
The city’s purple districts are few and far between.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
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What brings Adrienne and Zohran together? Defending Tish James
The Democratic mayoral nominee organized a press conference to condemn the indictment of the state attorney general, where he was joined by his former rival.
New York City
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Back from Albania, a bitter Eric Adams meets the press
The mayor lashed out at a Daily News reporter for a story about his romantic past.
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Brian Romero hopes to succeed his former boss in the Assembly
He is running for Jessica González-Rojas’ seat, after serving as her chief of staff for more than four years.
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The cancellation of Jessica Ramos
She’s got a primary challenger, campaign debt and a whole lot of enemies. But she’s used to going it alone.
New York City
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Eric Adams drops out of New York City mayoral race
Behind in the polls and under pressure from Andrew Cuomo, rumors about the mayor’s future had swirled for weeks.
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Upper West Side elected officials back Micah Lasher’s congressional run
Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal and New York City Council Members Gale Brewer and Shaun Abreu endorsed the Assembly member’s bid to succeed Rep. Jerry Nadler.
New York City
Politics
How NYC governs for the dogs
Elected officials are dealing with hundreds of thousands of barking, pooping, drama-prone constituents.
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Mike Gianaris backs Zohran Mamdani for mayor
The state Senate deputy majority leader has worked with Mamdani on transportation issues.
Heard Around Town
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Another week, another couple mayoral PACs
A new anti-Zohran Mamdani independent expenditure committee, and another IE in search of a candidate enter the campaign finance fray.
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NYCPBA hasn’t endorsed in the mayoral race yet. They're soon negotiating a contract with City Hall
Mayor Eric Adams touted the endorsements of 13 uniformed unions – including many law enforcement unions – on Thursday.
New York City
Politics
Eric Adams now loves going on Fox News
New York City’s mayor has largely ditched MSNBC to spend more time on Republicans’ favorite cable news network this year.
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Who voted for Eric Adams and Zohran Mamdani in the past two Democratic primaries?
There were a few areas of overlap between their 2021 and 2025 campaigns.
New York City
Opinion
Editor’s note: AOC’s ranked endorsements boost hopes for NYC Democratic mayoral candidates
Although Zohran Mamdani and Adrienne Adams ranked Nos. 1 and 2, Brad Lander, Scott Stringer and Zellnor Myrie were just as “thrilled” to have her support.
New York City
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Zohran Mamdani to hold first major rally of 2025 New York City mayoral race
Just don’t count on getting in if you’re not already a supporter.
New York City
Politics
Frank Morano prevails in Staten Island special election for NYC Council
The Republican radio host will finish out former Minority Leader Joe Borelli’s term.
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DC 37, Tish James rebuke Cuomo in backing Adrienne Adams for mayor
The endorsements give the City Council speaker’s campaign a much-needed jolt of momentum.
Heard Around Town
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Mark Levine nets building trades’ backing in comptroller bid
The Manhattan borough president is also backed by CWA and RWDSU, while Justin Brannan boasts 32BJ SEIU and the Hotel Trades Council.
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