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Personality
Personality
Hochul brings the ‘Wrath of Kath’ to LCA Show
Capitol reporters spoofed “the accidental leader” in the annual parody musical.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Personality
Personality
Zohran Mamdani needs a winter hat. We have some ideas.
The mayor had moms everywhere concerned.
2026 New York state elections
Politics
How key New York candidates are raising and spending
Looking at New Yorkers’ campaign cash going into 2026
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
