Campaigns & Elections

Politics

After the first debate, the mayor’s race is still, unsurprisingly, Eric Adams’ to lose.

Candidates were pressed on Gifted and Talented programs, vaccine mandates and criminal justice while Republican Curtis Sliwa attempted to take just a bit of the spotlight.

Campaign Confidential

Politics

Carlina Rivera isn’t aligned with Eric Adams. Is that a problem?

The Somos conference is an opportunity for the progressive Latina to prove she’s the perfect fit for speaker.

Heard Around Town

Personality

Why is Gov. Kathy Hochul calling Cynthia Nixon?

The new governor is systematically paying attention to people her predecessor often ignored – or ran against.

New York State

Politics

Gov. Kathy Hochul has issued her first vetoes

Nine bills targeting a recurring issue around local school funding have become targets of gubernatorial rejection.

New York State

Politics

Gov. Kathy Hochul has had a heck of a New York honeymoon

The new governor gave herself a month and a half to remake the Second Floor of the state Capitol – but the real tests are yet to come.

New York State

Politics

Which Cuomo loyalists were booted from office – and which ones remain?

During Gov. Kathy Hochul’s first 45 days in office, she promised to remove the former governor’s allies from state government.

Politics

Politics

Hempstead staffers alleged Bruce Blakeman used them as personal chauffeurs

The Republican Nassau County executive candidate was also accused in 2017 of retaliating against an aide.

Politics

Politics

State Sen. Luis Sepúlveda expected to chair a committee again

The Bronx Democrat is once again a member in good standing despite ongoing questions about alleged domestic violence.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

The Nassau County GOP bets on bail reform paranoia in a key race this November

A race for district attorney may serve as a preview of New York Republicans’ 2022 chances statewide.

Energy & Environment

Policy

Schumer faces pressure over climate change

Advocates want to create a polluters climate fund, but a similar measure can’t even pass in New York.

New York State

Politics

Progressives praise appointment of Dr. Mary Bassett to head DOH

The new state health commissioner has a lot of experience and many fans on the political left.

Politics

Politics

The rise of Latinos in the New York City Council

New members bring the council more in line with the city’s population.

Politics

Breaking News Politics

State health commissioner to step down

Howard Zucker will remain in his role until a replacement is named, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Thursday.