Politics

Courts

NY’s highest court sides with city over retirees in Medicare Advantage fight

The court found that retirees aren’t entitled to traditional Medicare. The Organization of Public Service Retirees urged the City Council to pass legislation that would change that.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

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Endorsements in the 2025 New York City mayoral race

Labor unions, political clubs and power brokers. Stay up to date on which mayoral candidates are getting the coveted endorsements for 2025.

Heard Around Town

Brad Lander’s moment

For the first time, for one full day, the wonkish comptroller absolutely dominated mayoral race discourse.

Campaigns & Elections

Brannan says nonprofits will be paid in 30 days if he’s comptroller

The comptroller candidate released a new plan to fix the city’s longstanding payment delays to nonprofit contractors.

News & Politics

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Brad Lander released after hourslong detention by ICE

The mayoral candidate and comptroller was roughly apprehended in a chaotic scene at 26 Federal Plaza.

News & Politics

Cuomo promises to fix the city – and the Democratic Party

Speaking to his heavy-hitting labor supporters at a Monday rally, mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo said the Democratic Party has forgotten them.

News & Politics

The newspapers don’t want New Yorkers to put Zohran Mamdani on their ballots

The New York Times and the New York Post editorial boards do not agree on much – but they’re both hoping the 33-year-old Assembly member does not become New York City’s next mayor.

News & Politics

The way-too-early 2026 gubernatorial election preview

Meet the top contenders hoping to become governor next year.

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News & Politics

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Kamillah Hanks’ office the subject of multiple workplace complaints

Current and former staffers of the New York City Council member have alleged retaliation, beratement and religious discrimination. In response, the council member said complaints came from “disgruntled individuals.”

New York City

A narrowed field of candidates clashes in final NYC mayoral primary debate

There was a lot of focus on Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s record – good, bad and ugly. Here are three major takeaways.

News & Politics

The anti-IDC state senators: Where are they now?

Seven state senators defeated former members of the IDC in primary elections. Six are still in office.

Heard Around Town

A city bids farewell to Charles Rangel

The former Congress member lay in state at City Hall on Thursday.

Immigration

Stefanik laces into Hochul over immigration in preview of 2026 race

“We deserve a governor who stands up for law-abiding New Yorkers,” said Rep. Elise Stefanik, who would like to be that governor.

News & Politics

All eyes on Cuomo, Mamdani in final mayoral primary debate

Fewer candidates, heightened focus as absentee ballots hit mailboxes and voters start heading to the polls this weekend.

New York State

PPL touts high customer satisfaction amid turbulent home care transition

The company tasked with administering CDPAP conducted a survey which found that tens of thousands of consumers and home aides are happy with Public Partnerships LLC.