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

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.

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.

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.

Politics

Politics

What will Cuomo do in the next two weeks?

His critics are nervous he might do something nefarious. Or it could be a boring final fortnight for the governor.