Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Let New Yorkers choose how we say goodbye
Signing the Medical Aid in Dying Act would give New Yorkers dignity in their end-of-life decisions.
New York City
Politics
Three of a kind: All NYC casino proposals recommended to Gaming Commission
After years of bureaucracy and local approvals, an end is in sight to finally license a slate of downstate casinos.
Politics
Politics
Menin to announce major support in City Council speaker race
The speaker hopeful is expected to announce endorsements from labor unions including UFT and 32BJ SEIU as well as council members.
News & Politics
Politics
Elle Bisgaard-Church, Hope Knight, Cathleen McCadden Benjamin honored as women thought leaders in government
At a Kasirer and City & State event, Bisgaard-Church emphasized Zohran Mamdani’s universal child care push.
Politics
Politics
Mark Levine endorses Assembly Member Micah Lasher in NY-12
He’s no Kennedy grandson, but the state legislator is clearly the favorite of the Upper West Side political machine.
New York City
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Kayla Santosuosso wins southern Brooklyn City Council race
She will succeed her boss Justin Brannan and become the district’s first female council member.
New York City
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Democrat Shirley Aldebol flips only City Council seat to change parties
The Bronx will return to having no Republican representatives next year, following the defeat of incumbent Kristy Marmorato.
Politics
Politics
‘Knives in my back:’ Alicia Vaichunas feels betrayed by Bob Holden
The Republican City Council candidate lost by a surprising margin to her former colleague, Democrat Phil Wong.
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Carmen De La Rosa to drop speaker bid and back Crystal Hudson
The move could help consolidate support for a more progressive candidate for City Council speaker.
New York City
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Brooklyn Dems urge unity (feat. Zohran Mamdani)
At the annual gala, the Democratic nominee for mayor was the star guest.
New York City
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After lower Manhattan raid, electeds join protests against ICE
New York City Council progressives were out in force to condemn the federal action.
Politics
Politics
New York City Council 2025 general election races to watch
The city’s purple districts are few and far between.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
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What brings Adrienne and Zohran together? Defending Tish James
The Democratic mayoral nominee organized a press conference to condemn the indictment of the state attorney general, where he was joined by his former rival.
New York City
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Back from Albania, a bitter Eric Adams meets the press
The mayor lashed out at a Daily News reporter for a story about his romantic past.
News & Politics
Politics
Brian Romero hopes to succeed his former boss in the Assembly
He is running for Jessica González-Rojas’ seat, after serving as her chief of staff for more than four years.
Politics
Politics
The cancellation of Jessica Ramos
She’s got a primary challenger, campaign debt and a whole lot of enemies. But she’s used to going it alone.
New York City
Politics
Eric Adams drops out of New York City mayoral race
Behind in the polls and under pressure from Andrew Cuomo, rumors about the mayor’s future had swirled for weeks.
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Politics
Upper West Side elected officials back Micah Lasher’s congressional run
Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal and New York City Council Members Gale Brewer and Shaun Abreu endorsed the Assembly member’s bid to succeed Rep. Jerry Nadler.
New York City
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How NYC governs for the dogs
Elected officials are dealing with hundreds of thousands of barking, pooping, drama-prone constituents.
Politics
Politics