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Josh Riley hauls in $759,000 in first quarter of 2025
The Endicott Democrat, who has not yet been challenged by the GOP, expects Republicans will run a candidate against him because they “put me on their top targets list.”
Heard Around Town
Oops! Kristy Marmorato’s name misspelled on Bronx GOP petitions
The Republican council member had to scramble and collect corrected petitions on her own.
Albany Agenda
Hochul, proud leader of New York Democrats, doesn’t care that Eric Adams ditched the party line
The governor made a point of noting that she would “always run as a Democrat if anybody’s wondering.”
Politics
Eric Adams’ survival strategy
The mayor throws a Hail Mary pass, and he does it with renewed swagger.
Heard Around Town
Scott Stringer is standing by to answer your text message
In a new campaign video, the mayoral candidate answers questions that voters texted to his ‘Sick and Tired’ hotline.
WFP on Andrew Cuomo in general elex: ‘Likelihood he earns the Party’s support is close to none.’
Campaign energy is shifting to the general election after incumbent Mayor Eric Adams said he’s running as an independent. The WFP could become a major player in November if they choose not to back the Democratic nominee.
News & Politics
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Eric Adams’ federal corruption charges dismissed
Federal Judge Dale E. Ho dropped the case with prejudice, meaning charges can’t be brought again in the future.
News & Politics
Will Steve Cohen’s gambit to sidestep Jessica Ramos work?
After Ramos turned him down, Cohen turned to John Liu, whose district includes part of the casino project – but Joe Addabbo says it’s ‘Jessica Ramos’ issue.’
Heard Around Town
Adams slams Cuomo, Mamdani
The mayor was unfiltered in his criticism of his two opponents on Tuesday.
New York City
‘This isn’t ideological, it’s just math’: Andrew Yang on how to move the country forward
An interview with the presidential candidate turned mayoral candidate turned founding co-chair of the Forward Party.
Budget
Eric Adams and Adrienne Adams are both running for mayor. They’re also hashing out the city’s $115 billion budget.
The mayor and the City Council speaker are going to have to find consensus amid an unprecedented and fractious primary election.
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.
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2025 New York City Mayoral Election
WFP’s mayoral strategy takes shape with slate endorsement
Brad Lander, Adrienne Adams, Zellnor Myrie and Zohran Mamdani accepted the party's slate endorsement on Sunday. It was all very harmonious.
News & Politics
Possible GOP cuts to Medicaid put Lawler in awkward position
Ahead of a rumored run for governor, Rep. Mike Lawler needs to maintain his moderate credentials while not antagonizing the Trump administration.
News & Politics
Fearing federal cuts, unions ask Hochul for more DOL funding
32BJ SEIU, CWA District 1, NYSNA and others are calling on the governor and legislative leaders to include an additional $200 million for the state Department of Labor in the budget.
News & Politics
Anticipated special election goes bust as Elise Stefanik stays in Congress
“At the end of the day, it didn’t matter,” a GOP strategist said of the months of political maneuvering.
Politics
Meet the D.R.E.A.M. team
A new motto is catching on with anti-Andrew Cuomo and anti-Eric Adams progressives. Can organizers make their dream a reality?
New York City Council
New York City Council 2025 primary races to watch
Dozens of candidates, millions in matching funds, 51 seats on the ballot.
Campaigns & Elections
State Sen. Simcha Felder wins New York City Council special election
“Team Trump” candidate Heshy Tischler failed to garner much support in the largely Orthodox Jewish Brooklyn district.
What will the NYC comptroller race come down to? (Hint: It might not be accounting acumen)
Of the leading candidates so far, Justin Brannan is banking on an outer-borough strategy while Mark Levine is expected to dominate in Manhattan.
