What everyone will be talking about at the 2024 Somos conference in Puerto Rico

From the next mayor to the next City Council speaker, there’s so much at stake this year.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis and Eric Holmberg
• November 4, 2024

Opinion: Kamala Harris sees the ‘silver wave’ coming

The vice president is working to expand coverage of long-term care at the national level, but New Yorkers already have a potential solution: the New York Health Act.

• By Amy Paulin and Gustavo Rivera
• November 4, 2024

We spoke to the real Harvey Epstein about that SNL sketch

The (very real) Assembly member and City Council candidate was spoofed in a Saturday Night Live sketch poking fun at his name.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• November 3, 2024

Opinion: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration cannot be ‘broken up and downsized’

Under another Donald Trump presidency, the agency which runs the National Weather Service, would be gutted and privatized as New York continues to experience climate events along with the rest of the nation.

• By Jackie Bray
• November 2, 2024

Commentary: Yet another hearing about sexual violence on Rikers Island

This time the City Council’s Criminal Justice Committee chair Sandy Nurse voiced her frustration at the Department of Correction’s continuing failure to provide transparency.

• By Kelly Grace Price
• November 2, 2024

National Flood Insurance Program likely to be headache for next president

Democrats and Republicans butt heads on many issues, but this is a rare one where policymakers agree reforms are needed.

• By Julian Tiburcio
• November 2, 2024

After campaign donations from John Catsimatidis, Lawler and D’Esposito used public funds to buy advertising from his radio station

The two vulnerable GOP incumbents spent thousands of dollars from their House office budgets buying ads on 77 WABC.

• By William Bredderman
• November 2, 2024

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…

• By Holly Pretsky and Sophie Krichevsky
• November 1, 2024

Trump victory could doom congestion pricing, keeping city’s air unhealthy

The clock is ticking for Gov. Kathy Hochul to unpause congestion pricing before an unfriendly presidential administration kills it for good.

• By Luca GoldMansour
• November 1, 2024

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

• By City & State
• November 1, 2024

The vibe at City Hall is Thank God for Maria Torres-Springer

When the veteran deputy mayor stepped up, a sense of calm and determination settled over a scandal-scarred administration.

• By Sahalie Donaldson
• November 1, 2024

Will fallout from Trump rally’s Puerto Rico comments cost this Long Island Republican his seat?

Rep. Anthony D’Esposito is locked in a tough reelection battle, and his district has a significant Puerto Rican population.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• October 31, 2024

The best 2024 “I Voted” stickers in New York

Since the success of the Ulster County spider, more counties are conducting design contests for their stickers.

• By Eric Holmberg
• October 31, 2024

NYC Council gets advice on making their Charter Revision Commission seem legit

At an oversight hearing, good government groups warned the council that their commission shouldn’t be politicized – especially following the one the mayor convened over the summer.

• By Sahalie Donaldson
• October 30, 2024

A Trump win could complicate conservation efforts for the American eel in New York

Already depleted, the American eel is just one of many species that benefits from environmental federal funding – which could be in jeopardy

• By Rich Mendez
• October 30, 2024

Hochul predicts Dems will flip at least three House seats

Democrats have targeted five GOP-held House districts. The governor is confident they will win at least three.

• By Austin C. Jefferson
• October 30, 2024

Yusef Salaam, national Democratic star, gets slow fundraising start

The first-term City Council member handily prevailed in a contentious three-way primary. He doesn't seem worried about another competitive race.

• By Annie McDonough
• October 30, 2024

Episode 7: Election & Polling Innovations

• By City & State
• October 30, 2024

WFP launches new attack ad against WFP candidate

The progressive third party is accusing Anthony Frascone, the WFP nominee for the 17th Congressional District, of stealing its ballot line.

• By Austin C. Jefferson
• October 30, 2024