Heard Around Town
Policy
Mamdani begins his first budget tango – with ample criticism for his predecessor
And just like his predecessor, he faces hard choices.
DSA
Personality
NYC-DSA co-Chair Grace Mausser: This is the most important moment for U.S. socialists in a century
The woman who led the DSA to new heights of power is now working on building alliances.
DSA
Politics
DSA members in their own words
“There’s what you see on the outside, and there’s what happens on the inside.”
Immigration
Politics
Micah in Minneapolis
Manhattan Assembly member and congressional candidate Micah Lasher managed to fly out Sunday despite the blizzard to join protesters in the Twin Cities.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Opening youth clinics, navigating primary politics
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso celebrated a new health care facility together-ish at Woodhull Hospital on Thursday.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Mamdani visits NAN for first MLK Day as mayor
Al Sharpton’s headquarters is always a political hotspot for Democrats.
New York City
Politics
Brisport ‘asked to leave the stage’ at Hochul event after endorsing Antonio Delgado
Gov. Kathy Hochul knows a picture is forever.
New York City
Politics
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.
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.
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