New York City
Politics
Judge in Eric Adams corruption case orders both sides to keep press statements in line
Judge Dale Ho declined to weigh in on whether either side broke rules, but ordered them to recognize that they need to follow them.
News & Politics
Politics
Former BOE staffer initiates legal action over alleged harassment by agency head
The city Department of Investigation found that Executive Director Michael Ryan harassed two staffers. One of them is now looking to file a lawsuit.
Politics
Politics
On State of the City day, revisiting some of Eric Adams’ promises from 2024
Remember the “Department of Sustainable Delivery”? No? How about cutting in half how long it takes to resolve police discipline cases? Not that either?
Interviews & Profiles
Politics
Maya Kornberg pitches ‘pragmatic progressivism’ in Brooklyn council race
The Brennan Center fellow is taking on incumbent Council Member Shahana Hanif in what’s poised to be a competitive Democratic primary next year.
News & Politics
Politics
Former Manhattan BPs endorse Alvin Bragg
Bragg is rolling out endorsements ahead of the 2025 cycle, with Gale Brewer, Ruth Messinger and C. Virginia Fields as the latest to rally around his reelection.
News & Politics
Politics
Eric Adams will take his tin cup – and baggage – to Albany next year
The mayor has floated support for a proposal to cut taxes for low-income New Yorkers and to make involuntary removals easier – both of which need state approval.
Adams probes
Politics
Who has left the Adams administration?
Following a large exodus of top officials from City Hall earlier this fall, Adams’ closest confidant Ingrid Lewis-Martin stepped down on Dec. 15.
Adams probes
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Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Eric Adams’ longtime righthand, indicted
Lewis-Martin and her son both pleaded not guilty to state bribery charges. The mayor himself is not a target of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s investigation.
Special Reports
Policy
Can lowering insurance minimums help address a crisis for NYC taxi drivers?
A bill from New York City Council Member Carmen De La Rosa is responding to the potential collapse of industry insurer American Transit Insurance Co.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Awaiting indictment, Ingrid Lewis-Martin meets the press
Ingrid Lewis-Martin and her attorney confirmed they expect an indictment, and attempted to head off allegations before charges are unsealed.
News & Politics
Politics
Eric Adams denied public campaign funds for reelection bid
The Campaign Finance Board cited conduct “detrimental” to the matching funds program in denying the mayor a public funds payment for his reelection on Monday.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
Could Eric Adams actually switch political parties? Here’s how it would work.
The Democratic New York City mayor was previously a registered Republican. Asked about whether he would go back to the GOP on Friday, Adams initially didn’t rule it out.
News & Politics
Politics
What makes a state legislator run for City Council?
It’s not just about the two-and-a-half hour commute to Albany – though that’s definitely a factor.
New York City
Politics
Which New York City mayoral candidate will earn the ‘bus mayor’ jacket?
Half a dozen candidates weighed in on public transit issues Monday at a forum hosted by Riders Alliance.
New York City Council
Politics
Justin Brannan is backing his chief counsel for his City Council seat
Kayla Santosuosso, the new president of the Bay Ridge Democrats, cites her ties to the Arab American community as important to her work.
Politics
Politics
What’s in it for Jessica Tisch?
She’s stepping in as the fourth NYPD commissioner in three years – possibly in the sunset of a scandal-scarred mayoral administration. Here’s why.
NYPD
Politics
Jessica Tisch appointed NYPD commissioner
An alum of the NYPD’s IT team, Tisch has largely been seen as a steady leader of the Sanitation Department.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Brooklyn BP Antonio Reynoso’s repeat challenger hasn’t slouched in fundraising
Khari Edwards is back for round two.
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Politics