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Sophie Krichevsky

New York City Council

Politics

Joann Ariola prevails as NYC Council minority leader

The battle to lead the five-person Republican caucus finally came to a close – at least, we think.

Politics

It’s a leadership crisis in the NYC Council GOP!!!

Can’t all five Republicans just get along? Joann Ariola seems to have successfully challenged David Carr’s minority leader victory.

New York City Council

Politics

Ariola challenges Carr’s victory as NYC Council minority leader

Three Republican council members, including Joann Ariola, were absent during the vote to elect a replacement for Minority Leader Joe Borelli.

Politics

Borelli to back Carr in early minority leader vote

Ahead of his early exit, his vote would break a possible tie between Ariola and Carr.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Yes, Vickie Paladino is for real

Why the provocative Queens council member could be the future of the Republican Party in New York City

Politics

Politics

Inside the packed NY Young Republicans gala

Hundreds showed up to celebrate the victory of Donald Trump and the Daniel Penny verdict.

Heard Around Town

Politics

A tiny battle is brewing to be the next NYC Council minority leader

There are five members who could return after Joe Borelli is out – and at least two are thinking about the post.

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Heard Around Town

Politics

Jessica Ramos spotted meeting with Steve Cohen’s right-hand man and Kathy Wylde

An anti-casino mayoral candidate, a business community ombudsman and a billionaire’s chief of staff walk into a diner…

Politics

Brooklyn Dems follow up MAGA rally at MSG with call to arms at gala

The resounding theme at the event at Giando on the Water in Williamsburg was to get-out-the vote in support of Vice President Kamala Harris' run for the presidency and New York's role in taking back the House.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Matching funds help candidates in close Assembly races

Through a PAC, the state Democratic Party is also helping some candidates in tight races.

New York City

Personality

New York City indictment-era Halloween costume inspiration

The investigations into Mayor Eric Adams have provided so many starting points for the perfect outfit.

Policy

Policy

Eric Adams is landmarking fewer buildings than any other mayor

Village Preservation has a report on why the designations have slowed since Robert Wagner Jr.

Policy

Updated Politics

No NYC mayor has resigned in decades. But here’s what would happen if they did.

Most recent mayoral administrations have been investigated for corruption, but the New York City line of succession hasn’t come into play.

Adams probes

Politics

NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal criminal charges

The indictment against the mayor is expected to be unsealed Thursday morning.