Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Cold War between James and Williams looms over governor’s race
The Black progressive Brooklynites have to deal with each other first.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
UPDATED: Letitia James is running for governor
The state attorney general is entering an increasingly crowded Democratic primary field.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Moya hopes his experience will give him a speaker boost
And more coverage of New York elections.
New York State
Politics
With Kamala Harris’ visit, NY leaders hopeful for federal influx
Hochul: “Let’s spend that money here.”
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Carlina Rivera’s time to recapture speaker momentum
And more coverage of New York elections.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Carlina Rivera isn’t aligned with Eric Adams. Is that a problem?
The Somos conference is an opportunity for the progressive Latina to prove she’s the perfect fit for speaker.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Brian Benjamin on his first month in office
The lieutenant governor talks about his positive presence in Harlem, increasing diversity in state government and the missteps in his career.
Politics
Politics
Hempstead staffers alleged Bruce Blakeman used them as personal chauffeurs
The Republican Nassau County executive candidate was also accused in 2017 of retaliating against an aide.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
Why de Blasio will run for governor … and why he won’t
What’s on the mayor’s mind as he plans his next move
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Wait a second, is Curtis Sliwa making sense?
As a Never Trumper running against a former cop, the Republican candidate for New York City mayor isn’t finding many allies.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Exclusive: Inez won’t run, as Barrons back young ally to succeed them in the Assembly
Keron Alleyne is running for District 60 covering East New York and Starrett City in Brooklyn with the political power couple’s support.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Socialist Alana Sivin plans to challenge Brian Kavanagh for state Senate
She’s one of many progressive challengers expected in the 2022 cycle.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
NYC’s emergency management commissioner is planning for the next storm
John Scrivani talks about 9/11, the recent floods and the threat that keeps him up at night.
Politics
Will the blue-collar candidate be a pro-labor mayor?
Eric Adams attracts new support from unions as New York City’s likely next mayor.
New York City
Politics
New York City Council aides are officially unionized, after 21-month campaign
The Association of Legislative Employees is now the country’s largest legislative staff group in organized labor.
Politics
Politics
Four months on, City Council flouting de Blasio’s return to offices
A continuation of remote work has kept some 700 employees out of sync with the mayor’s plan until now.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Former Rep. Max Rose: “The end of this movie was inevitable”
The former U.S. Army officer reflects on the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban.
Politics
Politics