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Sophie Krichevsky
Zohran Mamdani
Politics
Who’s who in Zohran Mamdani’s administration?
Meet the folks who are running New York City.
- By Annie McDonough, Holly Pretsky, Jeff Coltin, Sophie Krichevsky and Sahalie Donaldson
New York City Council
Politics
Julie Menin unanimously elected City Council speaker
The moderate Democrat’s relationship with the democratic socialist down the hall could define her tenure.
- By Sahalie Donaldson, Annie McDonough and Sophie Krichevsky
2026 New York state elections
Politics
DSA member Christina Cover weighing Assembly bid in the South Bronx
With Amanda Septimo running for Congress, the public school teacher sees an opportunity.
- By Sophie Krichevsky
Personality
Personality
Chuck Park is focused on protecting immigrant families in his run for Congress
The Queens native is running in the Democratic primary against Rep. Grace Meng.
- By Sophie Krichevsky
New York City Council
Politics
Paladino slammed for Islamophobic statements
The New York City Council member called for the “expulsion of Muslims from Western nations.” The outgoing speaker called for “disciplinary action.”
- By Sahalie Donaldson and Sophie Krichevsky
New York City
Personality
Exit Interview: Bob Holden is nothing if not outspoken
The New York City Council member says he’s at his best as he leaves office.
- By Sophie Krichevsky
New York City
Politics
Three of a kind: All NYC casino proposals recommended to Gaming Commission
After years of bureaucracy and local approvals, an end is in sight to finally license a slate of downstate casinos.
- By Sophie Krichevsky and Rebecca C. Lewis
News & Politics
Politics
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.
- By Sophie Krichevsky
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.
- By Sophie Krichevsky and Holly Pretsky
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.
- By Sophie Krichevsky
Personality
Personality
Scary, scandalous New York political Halloween costume ideas
Frighten your friends as an illegal cash bribe or a cellphone ban monster.
- By Sophie Krichevsky
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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.
- By Sophie Krichevsky
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.
- By Sophie Krichevsky
Heard Around Town
Politics
Erik Bottcher files to run for Congress
The Manhattan City Council member is "laying the groundwork for a potential bid."
- By Sophie Krichevsky
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.
- By Sophie Krichevsky
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.
- By Sophie Krichevsky and Peter Sterne
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.
- By Sophie Krichevsky
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.
- By Sophie Krichevsky
News & Politics
Politics
Layla Law-Gisiko eyes second Assembly run
What does this mean for Tony Simone?
- By Sophie Krichevsky
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.
- By Sophie Krichevsky