Personality

Personality

Biden told Cuomo to stay out of 2020 race, new book claims

“The Truce: Progressives, Centrists and the Future of the Democratic Party,” co-written by former City Hall reporter Hunter Walker, examines the relationship between the moderate and progressive wings of the Democratic Party, locally and nationally.

News & Politics

Politics

Scott Stringer readies primary challenge to Mayor Eric Adams

Stringer launched an exploratory committee on Thursday, which will allow him to raise funds for a primary challenge against Adams in next year’s mayoral race.

Politics

Politics

Keith Wright’s son plans to run for Inez Dickens’ Assembly seat

Jordan Wright, the son of the Manhattan Democratic Party boss, previously managed New York City Council Member Yusef Salaam’s successful campaign.

Heard Around Town

Politics

Amanda Farías’ historic appointment as New York City Council majority leader gets promoted a week late

The delay comes after the news was overshadowed by the sudden demotion of her predecessor in the role, Council Member Keith Powers.

Albany Agenda

Politics

Top Hochul aide Micah Lasher likely to announce Assembly run

A Democratic club announcement for a Jan. 10 forum listed him among candidates for Daniel O’Donnell’s seat.

Courts

Politics

Appellate court clears way for former Cuomo lawyer’s lawsuit

Craig Herskowitz, now a candidate running against incumbent Republican Rep. Nick LaLota, is suing the state for both sex discrimination and retaliation.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Former community board chair Barry Weinberg will run for O’Donnell’s Upper West Side Assembly seat

Weinberg is first vice chair of Community Board 9 and secretary of the Manhattan Democratic Party. Hochul staffer Micah Lasher is also considering a run, sources say.

Personality

Personality

What’s next for George Santos? City & State readers think it’s federal prison

More than 40 poll respondents guessed the former congressman was heading to jail, while half as many guessed he was heading to reality TV.

News & Politics

Politics

Real estate lobbyist Melissa Rosenberg launches Assembly campaign

Will YIMBY politics be enough to win an open seat on the Upper West Side? Melissa Rosenberg hopes so.

Politics

Politics

Max Rose roasts Republicans and Democrats at party for political consultants

The former member of Congress was joined by state GOP Chair Ed Cox and a couple state senators at the event.

Personality

Personality

Poll: What's next for George Santos?

Take City & State's poll and let us know what you think the future holds for everyone's favorite pathological liar.

Politics

Personality

Mayor Andrew Cuomo and Gov. Letitia James? New York’s most chaotic possible futures

You thought the fighting between Cuomo and de Blasio was bad? Just imagine these nightmare scenarios.

News & Politics

Politics

Eric Adams accused of 1993 sexual assault

The mayor denied knowing his accuser, who filed the lawsuit under the Adult Survivors Act on Nov. 22.

Albany Agenda

Politics

Democratic socialists look to make inroads in the Bronx

The DSA plans to endorse challenges to incumbent Assembly Member Michael Benedetto in the East Bronx. They’re also eyeing seats in Queens and Central Brooklyn.

News & Politics

Politics

Public defender Eli Northrup announces Assembly run

Northrup jumped into the open primary for Assembly District 69 after incumbent Assembly Member Danny O’Donnell said he wouldn’t seek reelection.

Politics

Politics

AOC, other progressives call on Columbia University to reinstate pro-Palestine groups

Members of Congress, state legislators and City Council members are asking the Ivy League university to reinstate Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace, which were suspended following an unauthorized protest.

New York City

Politics

Wu-Tang Clan honored by City Council, Mayor Eric Adams in past week

Nov. 15 will be known as “Ol’ Dirty Bastard Day” for the late Staten Island hip-hop group member.

Politics

Politics

Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn’s no-good, very bad night

The Brooklyn Dems chair had campaigned hard for Marjorie Velázquez while undermining Justin Brannan’s reelection fight against Ari Kagan. Velázquez lost, and Brannan won.