Heard Around Town
Politics
Torres is supportive of Biden, but wary about his age
The 35-year-old Rep. Ritchie Torres – ‘an embryo in Congress’ – spoke after the 80-year-old president launched his reelection campaign.
Politics
Politics
Teachers union rallies for more money, less paperwork
More than a third of an educator’s day is spent on tasks that don’t benefit kids, the union claims.
Heard Around Town
Personality
Baruch College t-shirt plays off Rep. George Santos’ lie
Alumni donors can say: ‘I never had to lie about being a Baruch College graduate.’
Politics
Politics
Redistricting commission submits new Assembly maps, with few changes
Now the state Legislature will review the redrawn districts.
Politics
Politics
The budget is late, but not as late as many of its predecessors
Not to freak you out but New York leaders have pushed this into late April, May, even August.
Politics
Politics
Big takeaways from first quarter 2023 congressional fundraising
Democratic power brokers raked in the cash while Rep. George Santos barely received any donations.
Politics
Politics
Eric Adams: Biden has ‘failed New York City’ on asylum-seeker support
The New York City mayor assailed the president in his strongest terms yet, as he pleaded for support in getting migrants work authorizations.
Politics
Politics
Rowan Wilson confirmed as first Black chief judge of the Court of Appeals
The state Senate voted 40-19 to confirm Gov. Kathy Hochul’s most recent chief judge nominee.
Politics
Politics
NY bill calls for governor’s salary to be withheld during budget delay
State lawmakers are prohibited from receiving a salary until a final budget is passed, and they want the governor to abide by the same rules.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Coney Island casino bid gathers signatures of support
Expect to see more community engagement as developers compete for licenses.
Courts
Politics
Senate Judiciary Committee votes to advance Rowan Wilson
Members of the committee voted to advance Hochul’s latest nominee for a full Senate vote.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
As George Santos announces reelection campaign, his single donor remains mum
The embattled Long Island Republican announced his bid amid a discouraging fundraising quarter.
Bill de Blasio
Personality
De Blasio slams Florida in online debate
'The future, unfortunately, is not bright for Florida,' the former mayor said, regarding climate change.
Politics
Politics
Andrea Stewart-Cousins wants to ax the Commission on Judicial Nomination
The state Senate majority leader said lawmakers are considering a new process for selecting Court of Appeals judges.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Home care workers target Adrienne Adams
The council has not moved on a bill that would ban 24-hour work days, amid oppositions from New Yorkers with disabilities and 1199 SEIU.
Politics
Politics
Despite DNC loss, Eric Adams maintains reputation as NYC’s cheerleader
Adams’ impassioned bid to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention ends in disappointment. On to the World Cup.
Politics
Politics
Rowan Wilson picked to be chief judge, as Hochul eyes Caitlin Halligan for associate judge
Wilson, who would be the first Black chief judge in New York state, was tapped following the rejection of Hector LaSalle.
Politics
Politics
NY government passes second stopgap as budget delays stretch on
Lawmakers have another week to agree on a funding plan.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: What would Hugh do?
A few things Gov. Kathy Hochul can learn from the state’s 51st governor as she navigates the challenges of budget season.
Politics
Politics