2026 congressional midterm elections
Politics
Alex Bores’ work at Palantir complicates his anti-ICE stance
The Manhattan congressional candidate’s controversial former employer has come under growing scrutiny in the second Trump administration. But that scrutiny started well before Bores left the company.
Policy
20th Anniversary
Major accomplishments by City Council speakers from the past two decades
Each legislative leader has had their own top priorities.
News & Politics
Politics
How does Kathy Hochul’s 2026 agenda sound to Zohran Mamdani?
The governor, now seeking reelection, has gotten the “affordability” memo. That’s for sure.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Eric Adams launches cryptic new crypto venture
The former New York City mayor is committed to the Bit(coin).
News & Politics
Politics
Mamdani transition rakes in another $1 million
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is now at City Hall, but his transition committee is still collecting cash, and is now paying for vetting.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Menin namechecks many pals, but not Mamdani
The new City Council speaker’s victory has many architects.
New York City Council
Politics
Julie Menin unanimously elected City Council speaker
The moderate Democrat’s relationship with the democratic socialist down the hall could define her tenure.
Policy
Policy
Mamdani plans to delete ALL Adams’ tweets
The new mayor of New York City is trying to start with a clean slate, revoking executive orders and getting rid of posts on X – though they’ll still be archived.
News & Politics
Politics
Mamdani brings the campaign mobilization to City Hall
DSA organizer Tascha Van Auken will head the new Office of Mass Engagement to keep Mamdani’s unprecedented volunteer army engaged – and expand City Hall’s reach.
New York City
Politics
Mamdani’s inauguration – through the eyes of five New Yorkers
A taxi driver, a campaign aide, a former comptroller, a field organizer, and a certain crime-fighting radio host.
Education
Policy
The education challenges the Mamdani administration faces
A wholesale end to mayoral control of schools will not be among them, despite what Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said on the campaign trail.
Eric Adams
Politics
Eric Adams goes out fighting the City Council
Vetoes and a brand new charter revision commission marked the New York City mayor’s last day
News & Politics
Politics
What does it mean to be on Mamdani’s transition committee? For most, an assembly and a 90-minute Zoom
The mayor-elect has solicited input from crowded virtual meetings and a digital recommendation form.
New York City
Personality
Mamdani to name Kamar Samuels as schools chancellor
The Manhattan superintendent will lead the nation’s largest public school system.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Mamdani transition team hires outside firm to support vetting process
The mayor-elect’s transition team is looking to avoid more situations like the resignation of an appointee over past antisemitic tweets.
New York City
Politics
Council Ethics Commitee opts to look into Paladino’s anti-Muslim rhetoric
The council member previously called for the “expulsion of Muslims from western nations.”
Personality
Personality
City Council newbies opt to swear in together
Six incoming members will take the oath on Friday.
New York City
Policy