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NYC Council staffer detained by ICE
At an emergency press conference, Speaker Julie Menin said she was determined to secure his release, but Rep. Dan Goldman sounded more pessimistic.
New York City
Politics
Claire Valdez launches a bid for Congress staffed by Mamdani’s consigliere
Morris Katz wades into a second New York City congressional primary.
Zohran Mamdani
Politics
Who’s who in Zohran Mamdani’s administration?
Meet the folks who are running New York City.
2026 congressional midterm elections
Politics
Dan Goldman vows to keep his fellow 1 percenters in check
At his campaign launch, the Congress member embraced his family’s denim-to-riches story while touting legislation to tax the wealthy.
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.
New York City
Personality
Mamdani appoints Lillian Bonsignore to lead FDNY
Bonsignore brings decades of experience in the department’s emergency medical services division.
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.”
News & Politics
Politics
Here lies the Eric Adams mayoralty
The mayor, in farewell address, touted his ‘perfectly imperfect’ tenure.
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Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Exit Interview: Diana Ayala was once homeless. Now she’s deputy speaker of the New York City Council.
The council member for the past eight years represented Council District 8, but she's worked in the district office for two decades.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Selvena Brooks-Powers pitches new subcommittee focused on federal government
The New York City Council speaker candidate said the committee is necessary amid federal funding threats.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Zohran learns early how not to please everyone
The mayor-elect is at odds with three other elected officials on the left, and it’s still November!
News & Politics
Politics
Elle Bisgaard-Church, Hope Knight, Cathleen McCadden Benjamin honored as women thought leaders in government
At a Kasirer and City & State event, Bisgaard-Church emphasized Zohran Mamdani’s universal child care push.
Personality
Personality
5 things to know about Dean Fuleihan
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s first deputy mayor is twice his age and has many fans in government.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
5 takeaways from the 2025 NYC election turnout
Millions (plural!) showed up, Black voters swung toward Mamdani, NIMBY’s represented and more.
News & Politics
Politics
Being NYC mayor historically sucks. Will that hold true for Zohran Mamdani?
He’s got an unwieldy coalition, a hostile president and extremely high expectations – but he’s also got global stardom on his side.
Somos
Politics
Why go to Somos?
To make deals, lift up Latino voices and, according to one of our experts, witness some premium ass-kissing.
News & Politics
Politics
Zohran Mamdani, jubilant, takes New York
More than 2 million New Yorkers voted in this year’s mayoral election, the most since the 1960s.
