New York City
Politics
Frank Carone has not been canceled (yet)
City Council members have been willing allies, tweeting meetings with Mayor Eric Adams’ chief of staff.
Politics
Politics
Anthony Andrews is challenging Assembly Member Vivian Cook – backed by her supporters’ money
WFP-backed Andrews has a massive cash advantage over the 84-year old incumbent.
New York City
Politics
City Council aides could see higher salaries in new budget
The governing body passed its own budget on Thursday with a 24% increase in funding.
New York City
Politics
Council member to colleagues: Don’t bother giving NYCHA your money
Rafael Salamanca Jr., at a hearing Tuesday, warned his fellow council members that they’ll be frustrated, just like him, if they provide the city’s housing authority with funding and expect things done.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Petitioning kicks off, with pandemic-era signature requirements gone.
Hundreds of political candidates across the state have begun collecting signatures to qualify for the ballot in June primary elections.
New York City
Policy
Eric Adams presents his $98.5 billion budget
The mayor emphasized fiscal discipline in his first preliminary budget – but it’s still pretty huge.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Max Rose has a Fall-ing out
Assembly Member Charles Fall rescinded his congressional endorsement after Rose wouldn’t support his girlfriend for state Senate.
Personality
Personality
New York’s new power couples
Celebrating Valentine’s Day for the first time in new elected offices.
News & Politics
Politics
Diaz Jr., former Bronx BP, takes job at Montefiore
He’s following his political mentee, Crespo, to the Bronx-based medical center
Politics
Politics
Who’s running to replace Alessandra Biaggi in the state Senate?
Several potential candidates have emerged to succeed Biaggi as she begins her congressional campaign.
Politics
Politics
During Biden’s visit Adams calls for a “9/11-type response” to gun violence
The president announced that he plans to ask U.S. Attorneys across the country to help crack down on the “iron pipeline.”
Politics
Politics
Eric Adams will meet with anybody
Cuomo? Check. Anti-vaxxers? Yep. But it’s a deliberate strategy by the mayor.
New York City
Politics
The positions Eric Adams hasn’t filled yet
The New York City mayor has been busy making appointments, but he’s still got a long way to go.
Politics
Politics
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis is (probably) screwed
The new congressional district maps could have a Democrat representing Staten Island again.
New York City
Politics
Will the City Council approve a Harlem development over the wishes of the socialist local member?
Kristin Richardson Jordan’s opposition to One45 pits her against Rev. Al Sharpton – and maybe other council members.
Personality
Personality
New York’s time-honored tradition of nepotism
It wouldn’t be politics in the Empire State if you didn’t bring your family members along for the ride.
New York City
Politics
What was behind Eric Adams’ first veto?
How the mayor took stiffer fines for violating zoning regulations on joint-living-work-quarters for artists off the table
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Who are Kathy Hochul’s big donors?
The governor reported a stunning $22 million in campaign donations in five months.
New York City
Politics
What’s next for Bill de Blasio?
It’s pretty much time that the former New York City mayor update his LinkedIn page.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality