Heard Around Town
Politics
Adrienne is on the horn
The council speaker is ringing up members to ask what they think about her jumping in the mayoral race.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: To turn your back on immigrants is to turn your back on New York
New York City Mayor Eric Adams knows immigrants are central to the identity of New York City. That’s why it’s humiliating to see him turn his back on them.
Heard Around Town
Politics
A very Andrew Cuomo valentine
The former governor hijacked an Assembly member’s event to shoot a campaign-esque video.
New York City
Policy
Mayoral candidates object to reopening ICE office on Rikers Island
The move by Mayor Eric Adams followed a meeting with border czar Tom Homan.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Adriano Espaillat <3 Ydanis Rodríguez
Rumors of a Carmen De La Rosa challenge do not point to a rift between the two Dominican politicos.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
NYC Campaign Finance Board head Paul Ryan welcomes your scrutiny
He took over the agency ahead of a very intense mayoral primary.
News & Politics
Politics
Civil NYPD sexual harassment suit seeks to add Jeffrey Maddrey, Eddie Caban as defendants
In an amended complaint, the chief of department is accused of making unwanted advances, and the former commish is accused of gender discrimination.
Policy
Policy
Justin Brannan’s council district got a nifty little City of Yes carveout
Brannan voted for the landmark zoning reform deal, but backyard mini apartments aren’t allowed in the “Bay Ridge Special District.”
Politics
Does Ydanis Rodríguez want his old council seat back?
There’s some speculation that the DOT commish is considering a primary challenge to City Council Member Carmen De La Rosa.
News & Politics
Politics
Eric Adams administration convenes second Charter Revision Commission focused on land use
The mayor’s team announced the creation of the new charter revision commission this week.
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.
New York City Council
Politics
Chi Ossé bet big on the councilman-as-influencer strategy
The short-form selfie videos may not alone account for the success of his recent bill curbing broker fees, but they have ensured he gets ample credit for it.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Luis Miranda Jr. is ‘pissed off’
The veteran political consultant has thoughts about how Latinos voted and about Trump’s proposed deportation policy.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Jessica Ramos spotted meeting with Steve Cohen’s right-hand man and Kathy Wylde
An anti-casino mayoral candidate, a business community ombudsman and a billionaire’s chief of staff walk into a diner…
Interviews & Profiles
Policy
NYC DOT Commish Ydanis Rodríguez is staying ‘laser-focused’
Rodríguez said he’s happy to be able to move forward with Greenpoint’s McGuinness Boulevard redesign after the city’s sudden reversal on the project.
New York City
Personality
5 things to know about First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer
The longtime bureaucrat has been elevated to add some steady leadership during a time of crisis in the Eric Adams administration.
Heard Around Town
Personality
NYC cultural affairs commish Cumbo obliquely defends embattled mayor
At City & State’s inaugural Arts & Culture Power 100 event, Cumbo struck a solemn tone.
Adams probes
Politics
NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal criminal charges
The indictment against the mayor is expected to be unsealed Thursday morning.
News & Politics
Politics