News & Politics
Politics
A special election scramble to be Elise Stefanik’s successor
Do Democrats have any chance in this deep-red district?
Nonprofits
Opinion
Opinion: Nonprofits keep New York running, but the city’s pushing them off a cliff
The city’s failure to pay nonprofit contractors on time is harming the social safety net.
News & Politics
Politics
‘No one is safe.’ NY Dems fret over 2026 governor’s race
Historically, a Republican in the White House bodes well for New York Democrats in the midterms. But historical precedents feel less relevant to many now.
Policy
Policy
Hochul to make $9 congestion pricing toll announcement Thursday
Surprise! The governor has had a post-election epiphany!
New York City
Personality
Building a community-focused arts mecca in Harlem
A Q&A with Sade Lythcott, the CEO of the National Black Theatre.
Policy
Policy
Chi Ossé’s broker fee bill set to pass City Council
“Sometimes good intentions do not get the results that you’re looking for,” said Mayor Eric Adams, declining to say whether he’d sign or veto the bill if passed.
Policy
Policy
Hochul promotes heating assistance amid criticisms of Democrats’ affordability platform
Economic issues played a big role in shifting voters to the right in New York.
New York City
Politics
The sand is eroding beneath Democrats’ feet in New York
Flipping three House seats masks the broad gains Republicans made in New York City and elsewhere.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Our veterans deserve better
We can honor the men and women who served our country by prohibiting housing discrimination against veterans and guaranteeing them legal representation in civil matters.
Politics
Politics
In 2025 mayoral race, Trump backlash isn’t a given this time
Democratic and progressive energy surged after Trump’s 2016 win. Some question whether that energy will be enough this time around to overcome a growing shift away from the Democratic Party in New York City.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Anthony Weiner mulls a City Council run in lower Manhattan
The scandal-scarred former congressman mused about a possible run on his radio show on Saturday.
Politics
Politics
Special session the chatter of Somos
Legislative leaders aren’t committed, but legislators are open to Trump-proofing New York before the inauguration.
Politics
Politics
In the race to replace Francisco Moya, everyone has a candidate
State Sen. Jessica Ramos and Assembly Members Jessica González-Rojas and Catalina Cruz are already close with declared candidates. Moya says he’ll be backing someone too.
Politics
Politics
Kathy Hochul details call with Donald Trump
The governor also downplayed recent reporting that she was reversing on congestion pricing: “Conversations with the federal government are not new.”
Personality
Personality
Josh Riley is ready to work with anyone in D.C., even Trump
In his first post-election interview, the representative-elect discusses his policy priorities and his willingness to work with Republicans.
Opinion
Opinion
Editor’s note: There’s a cure for the post-election blues, doing service
The “day of service” at this year’s Somos Conference was a welcome relief for electeds and other volunteers after the presidential election.
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