Adams probes
Politics
4 things to know about Brianna Suggs
Eric Adams’ campaign consultant was questioned by the FBI Thursday as her home was raided, apparently prompting the mayor to cancel a crucial trip to meet with the White House.
Personality
Personality
Book excerpt: Bradley Tusk takes on fiction with ‘Obvious in Hindsight’
City & State reprints a chapter from the political strategist’s upcoming novel.
Politics
Politics
George Santos decisively not expelled from Congress
A majority of Congress members, including dozens of Democrats, voted Wednesday evening to allow the embattled Long Island Republican to stay.
Politics
Politics
Rubén Díaz Sr. and Ruben Diaz Jr. back competing candidates in Bronx City Council race
The former Bronx borough president and his father, a former City Council member, are known for their very different ideologies.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Republican NYC Council candidate returns George Santos donation
Republican Ying Tan, who is running for City Council in southern Brooklyn, returned a donation that appears to be from Rep. George Santos.
Politics
Politics
What we know about the hate speech situation at Cornell
Antisemitic threats on an open greek life forum have gotten national attention.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Politics
Alison Esposito calls Pat Ryan a “force for evil” in congressional campaign kickoff
She claimed he wasn’t a moderate representative for this swing district.
Politics
Politics
Will the red wave wash away the last Democratic seat on Long Island?
The Suffolk County executive race – which pits Republican official Ed Romaine against little-known Democratic businessman Dave Calone – highlights Democrats’ challenges in the suburbs.
Politics
Politics
Could embattled Erie County executive Mark Poloncarz lose to an unknown GOP challenger?
Poloncarz was expected to easily win a fourth term, but a series of scandals have boosted Republican newcomer Chrissy Casilio.
Politics
Politics
DOC critic Jacqueline Sherman tapped for reappointment to Board of Correction
The mayor's office had hoped to replace Sherman when her term expired, but a behind-the-scenes lobbying campaign succeeded in keeping her on the board of the jails watchdog.
New York City
Politics
Kristy Marmorato has ties to several prominent supporters of Donald Trump
The Republican City Council candidate in the Bronx isn’t running on a MAGA platform, however.
Politics
Politics
Judge throws out Assembly member’s lawsuit against Manhattan Democratic Party
Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs sued the county party, several others after losing a vote for district leader, but on Tuesday a judge tossed his lawsuit.
Opinion
Opinion
Commentary: Hakeem Jeffries’ socialist problem
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries can’t defeat the Democratic Socialists of America, and they can’t defeat him, leading to an uncomfortable stasis.
Politics
Politics
Council Member Inna Vernikov brought a gun to a protest. Did she break the law?
Openly carrying a pistol to a college protest could fall afoul of New York state’s strict gun laws.
New York State
Politics
Exclusive: Working Families Party endorses Claire Cousin for a Hudson Valley Assembly seat
She will take on Assembly Member Didi Barrett in the Democratic primary next year.
Politics
Opinion
Opinion: The House speaker fight shows the New York GOP representatives’ true colors
Members of Congress like Anthony D’Esposito and Mike Lawler say they’re moderates, but they’re considering MAGA extremists for House speaker.
Politics
Politics
Council’s Italian Caucus will celebrate ‘Columbus Day’ this Monday
Democrat Justin Brannan is among the members who signed on to the letter seeking to preserve recognition of Columbus Day.
New York State
Politics
Sources: Tom Suozzi expected to announce run soon for 3rd Congressional District
The former member of Congress is making calls to his one-time colleagues and may announce as soon as next week that he will seek his old seat.
New York City
Politics
New York City Council rematches give candidates a shot at redemption
While these races can be exciting, they might not produce much upheaval in November.
New York State
Politics