Politics
Politics
Edward Caban named NYPD’s first Latino commissioner
A department veteran and Eric Adams loyalist takes over for Keechant Sewell, who stepped down after reportedly being micromanaged by the administration
Energy & Environment
Politics
New York’s green revolution is almost here
With rising costs and an aging electrical grid, can the state hit its ambitious climate goals by 2030?
Heard Around Town
Politics
Challengers soar past George Santos in fundraising
The embattled incumbent Congress member is being outraised by Democratic challengers and a Republican vying for the seat.
Opinion
Opinion
Commentary: Jamaal Bowman is Eric Adams' political nightmare
He doesn't live in New York City (yet), but Rep. Jamaal Bowman could be a real threat to Eric Adams in the 2025 mayoral primary.
Housing
Politics
The City Council shot down Eric Adams’ veto on housing vouchers. Now what?
For the first time since the Bloomberg years, the council voted to override a mayoral veto. Council members said a package of bills expanding access to housing vouchers is a crucial step in addressing the housing crisis.
Politics
Politics
Appeals court orders redistricting commission to redraw congressional maps, setting up fight at state’s highest court
In a split decision, a mid-level appellate court ordered the Independent Redistricting Commission to redraw the state’s congressional districts for 2024. Republicans plan to appeal.
New York City
Politics
NYC Council mocks Eric Adams’ housing op-ed with ‘annotated version’
The conflict over a package of City Council bills comes amid continually fraying relations between council leaders and City Hall and on the eve of a likely veto override.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Politics
Who’s running in NY-22?
State Sen. John Mannion and Air Force veteran Sarah Klee Hood are both looking to unseat Republican incumbent Brandon Williams
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Ron DeSantis sets his sights on Hamptons fundraiser
Whether he’ll have support from New York elected officials there remains to be seen.
Personality
Politics
‘Our district was suffering’: Émilia Decaudin on why she’s challenging Juan Ardila
A socialist running in a very left-leaning district, Decaudin would be the first out trans lawmaker in the state Legislature.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
2023 New York City Council primary election results
Tracking the most competitive races across the five boroughs
Homelessness
Politics
Eric Adams touts homelessness progress as veto battle brews with the City Council
The mayor said his action to expand rental assistance has helped hundreds of families. Meanwhile, the City Council prepares for a veto override to expand assistance further.
Politics
Politics
Will putting abortion on the ballot in New York really boost Democratic turnout next year?
Voters will have a chance to approve the Equal Rights Amendment next year. But the state’s recent history of ballot initiatives should give Democrats pause.
Ethics
Breaking News
Politics
Six supporters of Eric Adams' mayoral campaign indicted
The accused allegedly ran a straw donor campaign to win influence in City Hall
Politics
Politics
New York politicians are looking for a new social media home
Twitter is becoming unusable. Politicians who have relied on the platform to campaign and communicate with constituents are trying out alternatives.
2023 elections
Politics
Tony Avella, Kristy Marmorato hold onto council primary leads with ranked choice voting
Both races set up competitive city council contests in November
Heard Around Town
Politics
Eric Adams continues the Brad Lander digs at budget presser
The New York City mayor couldn’t help but go off script to shade the city comptroller for not going to Washington.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Super PACs spent big on NYC Council primaries
The political funding organizations may have had a hand in Chris Banks’ upset over City Council veteran Charles Barron.
2023 elections
Politics
Buffalo primary elections: Progressives strike out — again
Try as they might, progressive Democrats in Buffalo are having a hard time gaining traction. That reality was underscored in lopsided electoral losses Tuesday.
Heard Around Town
Politics