New York State
Politics
After passing a late state budget, Democrats of all types blow off steam at Caucus Weekend
The final state budget exacerbated tensions within the party that followed them to their annual gathering in Albany.
New York State
Politics
After passing a late state budget, Democrats of all types blow off steam at Caucus Weekend
The final state budget exacerbated tensions within the party that followed them to their annual gathering in Albany.
New York State
Politics
Democrat, WFP, whatever: Hochul’s on board with fusion voting musical chairs
The governor expressed support for the plan to create an separate third party to give Democrats another line on the ballot in November.
New York State
Politics
NY Dems’ party chair wants to create … a new party
Jay Jacobs says Hochul should have two lines on the ballot – and he doesn’t seem to be counting on the WFP.
New York State
Politics
Brian Benjamin’s ethics problems are the last thing Hochul 2022 needs
The lieutenant governor is attracting controversy just as things start to get serious in the gubernatorial primary.
New York City
Politics
Eric Adams’ press controls raise questions about constitutionality, practicality
The mayor reportedly told all city agencies that every public message must be vetted by his office before they’re released to the press.
Politics
Politics
With Buffalo Bills proposal, Hochul sets the tone for a rocky relationship with the Seneca Nation
After a yearslong dispute, the Hochul administration forced the hand of the Seneca Nation to pay hundreds of millions in casino revenue, only to announce the funds should go to an NFL stadium in her hometown.
New York City
Politics
Assembly votes to let Brad Lander stay in office
The New York City comptroller incorrectly filed a surety bond after being sworn into office, making him technically ineligible to serve without state legislative action.
Politics
Politics
Stringer has turned on onetime allies who rescinded their endorsements
The former mayoral candidate is rooting against his old friends’ campaigns.
New York State
Politics
Cuomo closely trails Hochul in hypothetical matchup: poll
The former governor has just 10 days to decide whether he will run for his old seat again – and most voters don’t want him to.
New York City
Politics
The New York City Council session is off to a slow start. Why is that?
Fewer bills have been introduced than in years past, something City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and others attribute to a huge class of new members.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Endorsing Keron Alleyne for Assembly, DSA is teaming up with the Barrons
The Brooklynite is a late addition to the DSA slate, but he might need more than that sought after endorsement to beat incumbent Nikki Lucas.
New York City
Politics
Don’t trust the fundraising numbers in the Brooklyn special election
Jelanie DeShong’s campaign mistakenly posted an over-the-limit contribution that bloated his total.
New York City
Politics
As neighborhood safety teams roll out, council members grill NYPD about community outreach
A wide-ranging City Council hearing scrutinized the new teams, homeless outreach on subways, and the NYPD’s use of surveillance technology.
New York City
Politics
NYC progressives are reclaiming “defund,” after it was used against them
The word used previously against funding the police is now being used to call out Mayor Eric Adams, saying he’s reducing spending on public safety, health agencies and other institutions.
Politics
Politics
Andrew Cuomo has learned nothing about sexual harassment
The former governor still doesn’t seem overly familiar with harassment law in New York.
New York City
Politics
Will Eric Adams be a political player in the June primaries?
The mayor has made three Assembly endorsements so far, but he might not care as much as de Blasio.
New York City
Politics
Ashwin Vasan takes over as NYC’s health commissioner
Dr. Dave Chokshi is leaving the post and taking his beloved TV presence with him.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Hiram Monserrate is attempting another comeback
The former Queens politician, who was expelled from the state Senate in 2010, is running for an Assembly seat.
New York City
Politics