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Sophie Krichevsky

State Editor

Sophie Krichevsky

2026 New York state elections

Politics

Lefties didn’t just win state legislative races – incumbents lost big

With Trump in office, Democrats are demanding that someone – anyone – just do something.

Personality

Personality

These elected officials were pinching themselves at the Knicks parade

We talked with forever fans about their ferch, their favorite players and whose signatures they got.

City & Sports

Personality

Wear New York political gear to celebrate the Knicks championship

Taylor Swift’s custom T-shirt from Game 4 served as our inspiration.

Albany Agenda

Politics

A cheat sheet to super PACs in the 2026 New York primaries

It’s the wild west out there for outside spending.

City & Sports

Politics

Yes, voters do care who really knows ball

Sports fandom can be a useful tool to New York politicians – if they know what they’re talking about.

Personality

Personality

Hochul brings the ‘Wrath of Kath’ to LCA Show

Capitol reporters spoofed “the accidental leader” in the annual parody musical.

Zohran Mamdani

Politics

Mamdani’s first 100 days: A record-breaking winter

The mayor exceeded expectations on plowing but caught some strays in a controversial snowball fight.

Heard Around Town

Politics

This race ain’t big enough for two Micahs

Micah Lasher is trying to get longshot Micah Bergdale off the ballot in NY-12.

2026 congressional midterm elections

Politics

Reynoso quietly secures Queens Dems endorsement for NY-7

The party backed the Brooklyn BP over two Queens candidates – but they said they didn’t want county support.

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Personality

Personality

St. John’s basketball carries the hopes of these political alums

Many other New York politicos have been rooting on their teams in both NCAA basketball tournaments.

Ethics

Politics

New York City moves to dismiss Paladino’s free speech lawsuit

The City Council member faces potential consequences for a series of Islamophobic statements on X.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Linda Lee is not like other finance chairs

The former social worker isn’t a politico by nature, but the New York City Council member is ready for the Mamdani era.

News & Politics

Politics

Ariola and Paladino leave NYC Council Common Sense Caucus

With a socialist mayor and a growing Progressive Caucus, the moderate group finds itself even further weakened with just six members left.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Patrick Martinez, nephew of Joe Crowley, launches Assembly bid

He has the Queens Dems endorsement to represent western Queens as Steven Raga runs for state Senate.

News & Politics

Politics

Vivian Cook won’t seek reelection to the Assembly

The Queens Dems are backing Meeks aide Nathaniel Hezekiah to succeed the 88-year-old Cook.