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.

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.

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

Why won’t DAASNY defend Alvin Bragg?

The powerful district attorneys association has been silent in the face of Trump’s attacks on the Manhattan DA

Heard Around Town

Politics

Rudy Giuliani (no, not that one) is fundraising for Eric Adams

The former mayor’s Republican cousin, and his lobbyist wife, are raising money for the Democratic mayor’s reelection.

Politics

Politics

Democratic Queens DA candidate courting far right Republicans

George Grasso is challenging Melinda Katz from the right – and said Democratic political clubs won’t have him.

Politics

Politics

NY bills specifically targeted at Donald Trump

State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal has been prolific in this field.