Mike Gianaris backs Zohran Mamdani for mayor

The state Senate deputy majority leader has worked with Mamdani on transportation issues.

• By Sahalie Donaldson
• August 4, 2025

WFP convenes lefty mayoral nominees from across the state in Brooklyn

Dorcey Applyrs of Albany, Zohran Mamdani of New York City, Sharon Owens of Syracuse and Miles Burnett of Binghamton will be strategizing.

• By Sahalie Donaldson
• August 1, 2025

Trump sanctuary city lawsuit highlights tension between Eric Adams and City Council on immigration

The lawsuit favorably quotes the mayor, while condemning city policies that bar cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

• By Sahalie Donaldson
• July 25, 2025

At City Hall, Randy Mastro is in charge

Roughly 100 days in, the first deputy mayor has torpedoed projects, tried to put ICE back on Rikers Island and strong-armed City Council members into an actually somewhat functional relationship.

• By Sahalie Donaldson
• July 24, 2025

Charter Revision Commission: NYC should have even-year elections, member deference should no longer reign

The 13-member panel is expected to put forth five proposals Monday for voters to consider in November.

• By Sahalie Donaldson
• July 21, 2025

Suit: Thomas Donlon’s first NYPD conflict? Cops’ aggro social media use

The former interim commissioner alleges his attempts to root out corruption were blocked or ignored by City Hall – starting with a conversation about how police were tweeting.

• By Holly Pretsky and Sahalie Donaldson
• July 16, 2025

Andrew Cuomo dons a short-sleeved shirt, launches second NYC mayor campaign

After getting trounced in the Democratic primary, the former governor seems determined to shift his campaign style.

• By Sahalie Donaldson
• July 14, 2025

For Zohran Mamdani, Eric Adams is a different kind of rival

If Andrew Cuomo was more of a rarified cardboard box, Adams is a true street campaigner.

• By Annie McDonough and Sahalie Donaldson
• July 10, 2025

WFP threatens to sue over potential switch to nonpartisan ‘jungle’ primary

The progressive third party said that a proposal to move to a nonpartisan primary election would likely violate the system of fusion voting laid out in the state constitution.

• By Sahalie Donaldson
• July 7, 2025

David Paterson weighs in on the NYC mayor’s race – again

The former governor has supported the majority of the major candidates at some point in this race.

• By Sahalie Donaldson
• July 7, 2025

Trump voices support for Eric Adams, threatens Zohran Mamdani

The president falsely claimed Mamdani is a communist and parroted false claims about his legal status.

• By Sahalie Donaldson
• July 1, 2025

4 takeaways from New York City’s ranked choice voting results

Andrew who? Also if you’re in the lead on election night, STAY IN THE LEAD!

• By Annie McDonough, Sahalie Donaldson and Holly Pretsky
• July 1, 2025

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
• June 30, 2025

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
• June 30, 2025

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