Heard Around Town
Politics
Scott Stringer’s defamation suit may be unwise – but the real goal may be to depose Jean Kim
The former New York City mayoral candidate thinks other people were working with the lobbyist whose 20-year-old allegations of sexual assault derailed his campaign – and he’s not willing to move on.
Heard Around Town
Politics
The Brooklyn DA is investigating a district leader. She tried to honor him.
Eric Gonzalez isn’t going to Dionne Brown-Jordan’s holiday party
New York City
Policy
Eric Adams picks a number: 500,000 new homes in the next decade
The mayor announced a plan to streamline residential development in New York City.
Heard Around Town
Policy
NYC Council ‘still waiting’ to see a plan on mayor’s plan for severe mental illness
Eric Adams and his team have been doing a media blitz, explaining and defending last week’s announcement.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Ari Kagan and Justin Brannan are off to the Coney Island races
New York City Council Member Ari Kagan switched parties to Republican, which could set up 2023 a general election showdown between incumbents.
New York State
Policy
The MTA’s labor contract is expiring – if the authority didn’t have enough financial problems already.
CEO Janno Lieber said he can’t negotiate without clear aid from state and federal governments.
New York City
Personality
Ingrid Lewis-Martin is NYC’s higher power
“When they go low? We drill for oil.” She’s a Christian chaplain, Eric Adams’ closest adviser – and no one is crossing her.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Peter Abbate is fundraising – but doesn’t think he’ll run again
The outgoing senator lost his Brooklyn seat to Lester Chang, who is facing residency questions from Assembly Democrats.
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Politics
No “pushback” against two Brooklyn leaders, as Rep. Hakeem Jeffries ascends
The Brooklyn Congress member will be House Democratic leader, while neighbor Chuck Schumer remains U.S. Senate majority leader.
New York State
Personality
Mathylde Frontus has never been able to take her seat for granted
The two-term Brooklyn Assembly member narrowly lost to Republican Alec Brook-Krasny in this year’s election.
New York State
Politics
More than a third of NY’s congressional delegation won’t be returning in 2023. Is that bad for the state?
The loss of 10 incumbents to redistricting and retirement means New York is losing some influential representatives, but there’s power to gain too.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
The last IDCer: An exit interview with Diane Savino
The Staten Island state senator has never been afraid to talk smack.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Pending power struggle over BOE appointment in Manhattan
Manhattan Democratic Chair Keith Wright nominated Barry Weinberg. Rep. Adriano Espaillat may not like that.
Heard Around Town
Policy
No Gucci, yes homeless housing, in pending Innovation QNS deal
The Astoria development seems likely to happen with City Council Member Julie Won’s support.
Politics
Politics
Hakeem Jeffries isn’t showing his cards
A Q&A with the Congress member, who spoke carefully about Democratic leadership at the federal level and in New York.
Heard Around Town
Politics
At Somos, a Jewish event brings people in
Eric Adams, Adrienne Adams, Letitia James and more spoke at David Greenfield’s event at the Chabad Jewish Center of Puerto Rico
Heard Around Town
Politics
Adams offers peaceful tone at Somos
The New York City Mayor shifted away from his push on the importance of rolling back bail laws after arriving at the annual conference in Puerto Rico Friday.
Policy
Policy
At Somos, New Yorkers weigh in on the Puerto Rican utility crisis
At two very different events, New York politicians discussed Luma Energy.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Dems feel extra weird about partying at Somos this year, after lackluster general
“There’s a lot of important soul-searching for folks to do.”
Politics
Politics