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Sophie Krichevsky
State Editor
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.
- By Sophie Krichevsky and Kate Lisa
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.
- By Sophie Krichevsky
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.
- By Fariha Rahman and Sophie Krichevsky
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.
- By Rebecca C. Lewis, Annie McDonough, Sophie Krichevsky, Jeff Coltin and Fariha Rahman
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.
- By Sophie Krichevsky
Personality
Personality
Hochul brings the ‘Wrath of Kath’ to LCA Show
Capitol reporters spoofed “the accidental leader” in the annual parody musical.
- By Sophie Krichevsky
Heard Around Town
Politics
Meng challenger Chuck Park four months late on financial disclosure
The former council staffer is making a rare challenge to the Queens Democrat.
- By Sophie Krichevsky
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.
- By Sophie Krichevsky
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.
- By Sophie Krichevsky
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.
- By Sophie Krichevsky and Peter Sterne
Heard Around Town
Personality
We got fooled today. Did you?
The best April Fools’ Day pranks in New York politics.
- By Sophie Krichevsky
MagazineShow All
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.
- By Sophie Krichevsky
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.
- By Sophie Krichevsky and Holly Pretsky
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.
- By Sophie Krichevsky
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.
- By Sahalie Donaldson and Sophie Krichevsky
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.
- By Sophie Krichevsky
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.
- By Sophie Krichevsky
Personality
Personality
Zohran Mamdani needs a winter hat. We have some ideas.
The mayor had moms everywhere concerned.
- By Sophie Krichevsky
2026 New York state elections
Politics
How key New York candidates are raising and spending
Looking at New Yorkers’ campaign cash going into 2026
- By Sophie Krichevsky
Heard Around Town
Politics
Latoya LeGrand files to run for Vivian Cook’s Assembly seat
The 88-year-old Cook insists she is running for reelection in Southeast Queens.
- By Sophie Krichevsky