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Annie McDonough

is the deputy City Hall reporter at City & State New York.

News & Politics

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NYC BOE and campaigns prep for scorcher Election Day

Temperatures are expected to reach 100 degrees on Tuesday, leading the BOE and some campaigns to encourage voters to cast their ballots on the remaining, slightly cooler, days of early voting.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

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Mamdani on threatening messages: ‘It takes a toll’

The mayoral candidate choked up Wednesday as he described how he’s dealt with Islamophobia and accusations of antisemitism.

Courts

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NY’s highest court sides with city over retirees in Medicare Advantage fight

The court found that retirees aren’t entitled to traditional Medicare. The Organization of Public Service Retirees urged the City Council to pass legislation that would change that.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

Updated Politics

Endorsements in the 2025 New York City mayoral race

Labor unions, political clubs and power brokers. Stay up to date on which mayoral candidates are getting the coveted endorsements for 2025.

Heard Around Town

Politics

Brad Lander’s moment

For the first time, for one full day, the wonkish comptroller absolutely dominated mayoral race discourse.

News & Politics

Updated Politics

Brad Lander released after hourslong detention by ICE

The mayoral candidate and comptroller was roughly apprehended in a chaotic scene at 26 Federal Plaza.

News & Politics

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Cuomo promises to fix the city – and the Democratic Party

Speaking to his heavy-hitting labor supporters at a Monday rally, mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo said the Democratic Party has forgotten them.

News & Politics

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The newspapers don’t want New Yorkers to put Zohran Mamdani on their ballots

The New York Times and the New York Post editorial boards do not agree on much – but they’re both hoping the 33-year-old Assembly member does not become New York City’s next mayor.

New York City Council

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Bronx casino vote in City Council still in flux

As of mid-afternoon Tuesday, the City Council did not have the votes to pass a “home rule” message that would clear the way for Bally’s to continue on its quest to compete for a casino license in the Bronx.

Campaigns & Elections

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Tech companies are spending big on 2025 NYC races

The tech sector hasn’t always been successful in getting what it wants out of New York’s regulatory landscape, but Airbnb, DoorDash and Uber sure seem to have the resources to keep trying.

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New York City

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DC 37 launches new PAC to boost mayoral candidate Adrienne Adams

The PAC is working with Red Horse Strategies, consultants who backed Mayor Eric Adams in 2021.

New York City Council

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New York City Council 2025 primary races to watch

Dozens of candidates, millions in matching funds, 51 seats on the ballot.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

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Progressives pull Ramos endorsements after she backs Andrew Cuomo

The NY Working Families Party, United Auto Workers Region 9A, and other organizations rescinded their endorsements of state Sen. Jessica Ramos.

Policy

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In first public advocate debate, Williams, Rajkumar promise a lot in a not very powerful office

The public advocate’s greatest weapon is their bully pulpit, and the Democratic candidates fought passionately for the seat on Thursday night.

New York City

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5 moments that defined the first NYC mayoral primary debate

Andrew Cuomo was the No. 1 target, but second place Zohran Mamdani also caught some criticism.