Policy
Policy
Independent Budget Office: Holding all elections on even years would save NYC millions
Fewer election dates, less money, IBO says. Supporters of the idea hope it would lead to higher voter turnout, too.
DNC
Politics
No DNC for NYC? New York Dems rally for Harris in Harlem anyway
NYC’s top Democrats rallied for the Harris-Walz ticket, delivering a (mostly) unified message that (mostly) succeeded in drowning out pro-Palestine protesters outside the event.
Campaigns & Elections
Exclusive
Politics
Justin Brannan jumps into NYC comptroller race
The term-limited Bay Ridge council member has opened an exploratory fundraising account for comptroller. He would draw on experience chairing the finance and contracts committees in a campaign for the competitive seat.
Politics
Politics
How The New York Times Editorial Board’s silence could impact the 2025 mayoral race
No one knows who would have clinched the endorsement, but Brad Lander, the liberal, wonkish comptroller, could have benefited from the Times’ boost.
News & Politics
Politics
Rajkumar makes comptroller run official
“Government inefficiency costs lives,” the Queens Assembly member said in her comptroller campaign video.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Who might run for Manhattan borough president in 2025?
As Mark Levine looks to the comptroller’s seat, the Manhattan borough president’s office could open up to City Council Member Keith Powers, state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal and more.
Transportation
Policy
Congestion pricing is indefinitely ‘on pause.’ NYC doesn’t have a backup plan to meet climate goals.
“We are certainly not waiting on congestion pricing,” Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi said, of the city’s emissions reductions efforts.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
NYC Council Member Chris Marte likely to face 2025 YIMBY challenge
Manhattan Community Board 1 member Jess Coleman, who is exploring a run in the 1st district, could get support by positioning himself as a pro-housing candidate.
Heard Around Town
Personality
Dems to rally for Kamala Harris in Harlem
Rep. Adriano Espaillat, Assembly Member Yudelka Tapia, Comptroller Brad Lander and more to get out the vote for Harris.
Eric Adams
Personality
Some of the most contentious fights between Eric Adams and Adrienne Adams
While the New York City mayor and City Council speaker started off on good terms, the relationship has grown more fractured of late.
Personality
Personality
Brad Lander: ‘I don’t think this is a moment about lanes or ideology’
The New York City comptroller announced his campaign for mayor on Tuesday.
Politics
Politics
Who could run for comptroller in 2025?
A competitive mayoral primary could open up a race for comptroller next year.
New York City
Policy
City posts final surveillance policy for gun detection scanners
The controversial scanners, which look like metal detectors, will be located in areas where the NYPD already does bag checks.
Politics
Politics
Salamanca has early fundraising lead against Gibson for Bronx borough president
The powerful City Council member already has nearly half a million dollars in a campaign account to challenge incumbent Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson.
Policy
Policy
NYC Charter Revision Commission proposals: explained
And rated by how much they have pissed off the City Council
Technology
Policy
Evolv gun detection tech rolling out in NYC subway stations this week
“I am telling them they need to evolve and get it out, because I think it’s good technology,” Mayor Eric Adams said.
2024 presidential election
Politics
On NY’s left, some ‘newfound hope’ in Kamala Harris
After lackluster support for Biden, some progressive lawmakers in New York are already making plans to campaign for a Democratic ticket with Harris at the top.
MTA
Policy
For Janno Lieber, congestion pricing isn’t dead
The self-described “patron saint of challenging projects” is trying to keep the MTA from moving backward – without straying from his boss.
News & Politics
Politics
Are comptrollers running for NYC mayor doomed?
Brad Lander and Scott Stringer are both likely to challenge Mayor Eric Adams. History doesn’t bode well for them.
2024 presidential election
Politics