A unanimous vote on the $116 billion FY 2026 New York City budget

It’s been a pretty divisive year in city politics, but the mayor and the City Council are united in their enthusiasm for this year’s spending plan.

• By Sahalie Donaldson
• 32 minutes ago

Across NYC, political comeback bids failed

New Yorkers opted for new candidates rather than welcoming back familiar faces like Anthony Weiner, Andrew Cuomo and Fernando Cabrera.

• By Sahalie Donaldson
• 3 hours ago

Adams and Adams announce $116 billion FY 26 NYC budget

The agreement includes funding for immigrant legal services, extended library hours at 10 branches, a universal child care pilot and new staff to enforce e-bike regulations.

• By Annie McDonough and Sahalie Donaldson
• June 27, 2025

Deputy Mayor Jeffrey Roth on being gay in the military – and governing NYC under Trump

After serving during "don't ask, don't tell," New York City’s highest-ranking LGBTQ official is now trying to find common ground with the federal government. “I have great hope, but a lot of fear.”

• By Sahalie Donaldson
• June 27, 2025

Eric Adams, surrounded by faith leaders, officially launches his reelection campaign

It would take an act of God for this man to be reelected, and if he is to be believed, there just might be one.

• By Sahalie Donaldson and Annie McDonough
• June 26, 2025

New York’s Democratic leadership offers tentative support for Zohran Mamdani

The establishment scrambled to regroup as they processed a decisive victory for a 33-year-old leftist.

• By Sahalie Donaldson and Holly Pretsky
• June 25, 2025

And ultimately – Zohran Mamdani stuns New York

The 33-year-old democratic socialist Assembly member outperformed everyone’s expectations – emerging on election night with a decisive lead.

• By Annie McDonough and Sahalie Donaldson
• June 24, 2025

Kathy Wylde on liaising with billionaires, her retirement and why the business community is ‘terrified’ of Zohran Mamdani

• By Sahalie Donaldson
• June 23, 2025

5 things to watch on election night in NYC

Tuesday will be so hot – and the election results will be so slow.

• By Holly Pretsky, Sahalie Donaldson and Annie McDonough
• June 22, 2025

Comparing 2021 and 2025 NYC mayoral primary timelines

The last Marist poll, the AOC endorsement, The New York Times input or lack thereof…

• By Sahalie Donaldson
• June 18, 2025

Brad Lander’s moment

For the first time, for one full day, the wonkish comptroller absolutely dominated mayoral race discourse.

• By Annie McDonough and Sahalie Donaldson
• June 17, 2025

Brannan says nonprofits will be paid in 30 days if he’s comptroller

The comptroller candidate released a new plan to fix the city’s longstanding payment delays to nonprofit contractors.

• By Sahalie Donaldson
• June 17, 2025

Brad Lander released after hourslong detention by ICE

The mayoral candidate and comptroller was roughly apprehended in a chaotic scene at 26 Federal Plaza.

• By Sahalie Donaldson and Annie McDonough
• June 17, 2025

The newspapers don’t want New Yorkers to put Zohran Mamdani on their ballots

The New York Times and the New York Post editorial boards do not agree on much – but they’re both hoping the 33-year-old Assembly member does not become New York City’s next mayor.

• By Sahalie Donaldson and Annie McDonough
• June 16, 2025

Out and about with NYC’s mayoral hopefuls on the first day of early voting

Some euphoric, some stressed.

• By Holly Pretsky and Sahalie Donaldson
• June 14, 2025

A narrowed field of candidates clashes in final NYC mayoral primary debate

There was a lot of focus on Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s record – good, bad and ugly. Here are three major takeaways.

• By Sahalie Donaldson
• June 12, 2025

All eyes on Cuomo, Mamdani in final mayoral primary debate

Fewer candidates, heightened focus as absentee ballots hit mailboxes and voters start heading to the polls this weekend.

• By Sahalie Donaldson
• June 12, 2025

The men hoping to win a comeback seat in the NYC Council

Anthony Weiner is the most high-profile, but he’s not the only vintage politician running again

• By Sahalie Donaldson
• June 11, 2025

New York City Council 2025 primary races to watch

Dozens of candidates, millions in matching funds, 51 seats on the ballot.

• By Annie McDonough, Holly Pretsky and Sahalie Donaldson
• June 9, 2025

Here’s who’s running for New York City mayor in 2025

Get to know the candidates in a wide, weird field.

• By Sahalie Donaldson, Annie McDonough and Holly Pretsky
• June 6, 2025