Interviews & Profiles
Politics
Eric Adams: the flawed, unforgettable, one-term mayor
“There was something really compelling and inspiring about what he was trying to do,” one former Adams administration official said. “A lot of that was realized … and then a lot of it was squandered.”
Heard Around Town
Politics
Sliwa goes on the attack, Mamdani and Cuomo lay down their arms – at least for an hour
The three remaining mayoral candidates participated in a mayoral forum focused on Black women’s health.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
Eric Adams has nearly $4 million in his campaign account. What happens to it now?
The mayor has potential Campaign Finance Board penalties to deal with. If he transfers his funds to a state account, he might be able to cover legal fees.
New York City
Politics
Eric Adams drops out of New York City mayoral race
Behind in the polls and under pressure from Andrew Cuomo, rumors about the mayor’s future had swirled for weeks.
New York City
Politics
City Council members want more control over community board appointments
The neighborhood advisory boards are certainly drama-prone. City Council members don’t want to be fighting with borough presidents over them.
News & Politics
Politics
Department of Correction investigator violated sanctuary city law, DOI report finds
The Department of Investigation said the city Department of Correction “failed to provide” appropriate training to staff about collaborating with ICE.
News & Politics
Politics
NYC Council not ready to vote on controversial rules tweak
The fate of the attempt to consolidate more power in the speaker’s office won’t be decided at the stated meeting Thursday.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Policy
Where does Zohran Mamdani stand on prostitution?
It’s an issue his opponents won’t stop talking about.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
Poll: Mamdani leads in mayoral match-up with 39%
A poll from Public Policy Polling, commissioned by a sex worker advocacy group, found Mamdani had a narrower lead compared to other recent polls.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Policy
Poll: Plurality of New Yorkers support legal prostitution
A survey conducted by a sex workers advocacy group found that 44% think consenting adults should be able to buy and sell sex, and 26% said they knew someone who had purchased sex.
Real Estate
Policy
Council-weakening housing proposals survive the Board of Elections
Voters will likely consider the proposals, which aim to streamline the process for building affordable housing, in November.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
Unfortunately for the field consolidators, getting off the NYC ballot is now ‘very difficult’
You’ve got to die, leave the city or become a judge. Good luck!
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
If you’re in line to run for reelection, stay in line!
As rumors swirled that Eric Adams was about to abandon his long-shot reelection campaign, the New York City mayor announced that he wasn't going anywhere – calling his rivals “spoiled brats.”
Heard Around Town
Politics
Two more de Blasio alums join Mamdani campaign
Elana Leopold is a senior adviser and Louise Yeung is policy director.
Heard Around Town
Politics
NYC politicians are chattering like their life depends on it!
Adams says he was NOT offered a job and Cuomo says he is NOT coordinating with Trump and Sliwa says he is HIRING and Mamdani wants you to SAY IT TO HIS FACE.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Eric Adams' big decision: Trump job or doomed reelection bid
After a busy day in Florida Tuesday, the mayor reportedly has an offer to consider.
New York City Council
Personality
New York’s hottest club is the new NYC Council hearing rooms
Imagine: accessible bathrooms, water, charging plugs and even windows.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Bronx Democrats rally behind Zohran
“You can’t find a person in this crowd that has had unilateral ascent on anything, so we shouldn’t look for that. We should look for commonality,” Bronx Dems Chair Jamaal Bailey said.
Policy
Politics
How much authority will the court-appointed Rikers boss actually have? Applicants want to know
The deadline for the city and the Legal Aid Society to submit recommendations for a Rikers “remediation manager” is Friday.
Rikers Island
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