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Will Joann Ariola remain minority leader? The math isn’t on her side.
Buckle up, buttercups! We may have another tiny GOP battle on our hands.
News & Politics
Politics
Being NYC mayor historically sucks. Will that hold true for Zohran Mamdani?
He’s got an unwieldy coalition, a hostile president and extremely high expectations – but he’s also got global stardom on his side.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Cuomo asked Paladino for her endorsement – but she won’t give it
The former governor rang up the Republican council member as he aims to court potential Sliwa voters.
Personality
Personality
Scary, scandalous New York political Halloween costume ideas
Frighten your friends as an illegal cash bribe or a cellphone ban monster.
2026 New York state elections
Politics
What’s next for Keith Powers? The Assembly, he hopes
The term-limited Manhattan City Council Member is running for Albany’s lower chamber.
News & Politics
Politics
He’s baaaack: Eon Huntley files to challenge Stefani Zinerman again
Brace yourselves for another battle in the ongoing DSA-Jeffries proxy war in central Brooklyn.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Erik Bottcher files to run for Congress
The Manhattan City Council member is "laying the groundwork for a potential bid."
Heard Around Town
Politics
Vickie Paladino’s challenger touts fundraising haul
Ben Chou has raised about $30,000 in private donations as he tries to unseat the conservative City Council edgelady. He expects to reach the campaign spending limit this cycle.
2026 New York state elections
Politics
Vanessa Aronson is running for Assembly – but only if Alex Bores runs for Congress
Manhattan’s game of electoral musical chairs continues.
Gambling
Politics
Cohen’s casino project approved by community advisory committee
The Metropolitan Park project is one of four remaining projects competing for three downstate casino licenses.
Politics
Politics
The cancellation of Jessica Ramos
She’s got a primary challenger, campaign debt and a whole lot of enemies. But she’s used to going it alone.
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Heard Around Town
Politics
Eli Northrup files to run for Assembly again
With Micah Lasher running for Congress, the public defender may get another chance at an Upper West Side Assembly seat.
Personality
Personality
For Emily Gallagher, McGuinness Boulevard has been a long road
The Assembly member became an expert on the roadway she says “cuts through the heart of Greenpoint.”
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
Eleonora Srugo wants to ‘Sell the City’ on Eric Adams
The real estate agent and Netflix reality star launched a new independent expenditure committee backing the mayor this week.
New York City
Politics
City Council GOP's pro-Sliwa statement may run afoul of City Charter
There have been previous limits set on endorsements through Conflicts of Interest Board decisions.
New York City
Policy
The players holding the keys to the next round of downstate casino approvals
Who was appointed to the Community Advisory Committees for the eight casino license bids?
News & Politics
Politics
Take two: In southern Brooklyn, Chris McCreight running for Assembly again
Justin Brannan’s chief of staff is optimistic about a rematch against Assembly Member Alec Brook-Krasny.
Personality
Politics
Two Bob Holden staffers are running against each other for their boss's seat – and it’s actually not awkward
Phil Wong and Alicia Vaichunas will face each other in a competitive general election.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Mark Levine’s winning, diverse New York City comptroller coalition
The Manhattan borough president got nearly 50% of the first-place votes.
