Eric Adams raises nearly $1 million for reelection – but more from outside New York City than within

Speaker Adrienne Adams also had a good fundraising period.

• By Jeff Coltin
• July 19, 2022

NYC homeless advocates cast doubt on Eric Adams’ claims that ‘2,800 asylum seekers’ have entered shelters

Advocates accused the mayor of using asylum seekers and the federal government as scapegoats for the failures of his own housing policies.

• By Sara Dorn
• July 19, 2022

Bill de Blasio ends congressional campaign for NY-10

A couple of discouraging polls preceded the former mayor’s exit from the crowded, high-profile race.

• By Jeff Coltin and Annie McDonough
• July 19, 2022

Jones swore off Goldman Sachs’ money – but took donations from its top lobbyists

A look at fundraising in the 10th Congressional district, where Mondaire Jones has more money than de Blasio, Goldman and the rest of his opponents combined.

• By Jeff Coltin
• July 19, 2022

Could NYCHA really fall into private hands?

Officials supporting a new public housing trust to fund billions in repairs say no, but the law says yes.

• By Tim Murphy
• July 19, 2022

Monkeypox cases nearly double as NYC continues to plead for more vaccine doses

The city administered 4,000 vaccine doses on Sunday across three newly opened mass vaccination sites.

• By Sara Dorn
• July 19, 2022

Lessons Learned from Al Vann’s Example

• By Bruce Gyory
• July 19, 2022

New York City Council members apologize for school budget vote

Progressive council members expressed regret on Monday for signing off on $215 million in cuts to schools in the fiscal year 2023 budget.

• By Sahalie Donaldson
• July 18, 2022

Yuh-Line Niou, Carlina Rivera lead 10th Congressional District poll by Working Families Party and Niou’s campaign

Bill de Blasio is barely a factor in the latest poll on the competitive open seat.

• By Jeff Coltin
• July 18, 2022

Rep. Carolyn Maloney loans her campaign nearly $1 million in the race for the 12th Congressional District

Maloney has more money to spend than Jerry Nadler and Suraj Patel combined ahead of the Aug. 23 Democratic primary.

• By Sara Dorn
• July 18, 2022

The 2022 Albany 40 Under 40

Rising stars shining bright in the state Capitol.

• By City & State
• July 18, 2022

Here are all the barriers to turning hotels into permanent housing

New legislation was meant to advance conversions of failed hotels into affordable housing, but it won’t be easy or cheap.

• By Tim Murphy
• July 18, 2022

Could NYCHA really fall into private hands?

Officials supporting a new public housing trust to fund billions in repairs say no, but the law says yes.

• By Tim Murphy
• July 18, 2022

Survey of Westchester nonprofits focuses on compensation

The new poll by Nonprofit Westchester asks about salaries and benefits

• By Megan McGibney, NYN Media
• July 17, 2022

Opinion: Understanding the nuances of mental health are key for COVID-19 recovery

The 2022-23 state Budget showed a clear indication that New York policymakers have been paying attention to concerns levied by health care providers during the pandemic, but more must be done.

• By Mark Ustin
• July 16, 2022

City Council approves abortion bills, cannabis rules approved and Adams’ secret office

Rounding up the week’s political news.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• July 16, 2022

New York state Senate staffers announce unionization effort

About 10% of the 700-some Senate staffers have officially joined the organizing efforts for the New York State Legislative Workers Union.

• By Sara Dorn
• July 15, 2022

Stewart-Cousins and Gianaris back Rivera for redrawn state Senate District 33 race

The state senator picked up his first endorsements from fellow elected officials.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• July 15, 2022

Districting Commission releases draft of New York City Council maps

“Preliminary” was the key word as commissioners proposed a shakeup in southern Brooklyn and other changes in new draft City Council maps.

• By Annie McDonough
• July 15, 2022

Senator Gustavo Rivera on healthcare being a human right

Gustavo is seeking reelection in his newly drawn 33rd state senate district in the Bronx.

• By Skye Ostreicher
• July 15, 2022