New York City

Politics

Will Eric Adams be a political player in the June primaries?

The mayor has made three Assembly endorsements so far, but he might not care as much as de Blasio.

Heard Around Town

Politics

Hiram Monserrate is attempting another comeback

The former Queens politician, who was expelled from the state Senate in 2010, is running for an Assembly seat.

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.

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Assembly Member Charles Fall rescinded his congressional endorsement after Rose wouldn’t support his girlfriend for state Senate.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.