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New York City
Policy
Federal workers still don’t want to move to Jersey – but looks like they’ll have to
The new headquarters for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ New York District and North Atlantic Division will be in Jersey City.
2026 congressional midterm elections
Politics
In Hudson Valley race, Lawler and Conley are fighting Middle East wars
Democrat Cait Conley responded to GOP attacks tying her to the botched pullout from Afghanistan, and spoke about her record of service.
New York City
Personality
TikTokers worldwide want Zohran Mamdani to fix their problems
The social media mayor is known for making TikToks, but he may be watching yours too.
New York City
Policy
Weeks away from the start of school, 3-K and pre-K programs are without funding
Several providers said they’ve had to dig into their own pockets or apply for loans to be able to open their doors on Sept. 10.
Policy
Policy
Mamdani’s NYPD is still working with Israel
If the NYPD’s boots are laced by the IDF, as the mayor once said, then he’s letting them wear shoes in his house.
Read First
Personality
Who’s cooking for Mamdani? It could be you!
Vegan cooking is OUT at Gracie Mansion, South Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine is IN.
Personality
Personality
We Covered a Zoo? The best and worst press conference locations
The New York press corps will go almost anywhere for a story (literally).
2026 congressional midterm elections
Politics
Mamdani and allies celebrate El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan
New York socialists helped power Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate primary win, the latest battle in an ongoing proxy war between progressives and the Democratic establishment.
New York City
Policy
Darcel Clark is focused on preventing youth crime before prosecuting it
The Bronx district attorney talks about the Mamdani administration, NYPD presence in the borough and the push to close Rikers.
Policy
Policy
What Mamdani’s Office of Community Safety does in the aftermath of tragedy
Some elected officials are still waiting to see the effects of the mayor’s gun violence prevention plans.
Personality
Personality
New Yorkers cast write-in votes for Bloomberg, Bernie and Brunson
Can you blame dozens of people for backing the NBA Finals MVP?
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Politics
Politics
Federal employees say they’ll quit if they have to move to New Jersey
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging the Trump administration to reconsider the planned move of local offices of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Zohran Mamdani
Personality
Why Mamdani won’t take off that damn suit
For Zohran Mamdani, almost no mayoral pursuit will be done sans suit.
2026 congressional midterm elections
Politics
National Dems embrace Conley’s challenge to GOP Rep. Lawler
The DCCC is adding the Hudson Valley candidate to its Red to Blue program
Personality
Personality
Ali Krieger talks Zohran Mamdani and Gotham FC coming to Queens
The Olympic gold medalist and Gotham FC ambassador said the mayor is right to get New Yorkers excited about the world’s most popular sport.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
How Ritchie Torres, diehard Israel supporter, easily survived a brutal primary cycle
The three-term Congress member handily defeated challenger Michael Blake while two colleagues lost their seats to pro-Palestinian lefties.
Zohran Mamdani
Policy
What’s NOT in the New York City budget?
From extra cops to 1% for parks, $126 billion and still not everything gets funded.
Policy
Policy
Harlem public defenders threaten strike
The union’s contract with Neighborhood Defender Service – Darializa Avila Chevalier’s unit – expires on Wednesday.
New York City
Politics
It’s a hot socialist summer – but not for these interns
Former interns rallied at City Hall to put pressure on the City Council.
