Heard Around Town
Politics
NY socialists touch base on successes, failures of session
Blocking nominations and Fix the MTA were wins touted internally.
Politics
Politics
Good cop, bad cop: NYPD commissioner’s twin brother was kicked off police force, jailed for being negligent landlord
The brothers now own houses across the street from one another in suburban Rockland County.
NYPD
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Protesters call on Caban to fire officers in slaying of Kawaski Trawick
A march from City Hall to police headquarters demanded action from newly appointed Commissioner Eddie Caban
Labor
Politics
City Council backs striking Hollywood unions
The Council passed non-binding resolutions demanding Hollywood studios negotiate with striking actors and writers.
Politics
Politics
On Brooklyn Democratic Party Gala night, the borough becomes ‘the center of the universe’
The annual event drew power brokers from across the city touting the party’s unity.
Politics
Politics
Justin Brannan knows what it takes for Democrats to win in Bay Ridge
To survive reelection in southern Brooklyn, Brannan is focusing on constituent service and pragmatic politics.
Eric Adams
Politics
Eric Adams wants to speak to you ‘directly’
He’s launched his own radio show, a newsletter, a podcast, a journalism scholarship and a town hall series. The mayor is fed up with the mainstream press.
News & Politics
Politics
'The Coachella of Brooklyn'
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and more are expected to show for the Brooklyn Democratic Party’s gala.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Former Hochul appointee joins Frank Carone’s Oaktree
Daniel Tietz, who left his post as commissioner of the state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, now works for the consulting firm started by New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ former chief of staff.
Politics
Politics
Ripple effects of Kevin Thomas’ congressional run
Politicians on Long Island could shift seats to potentially fill open spots in the state Senate or Assembly because of his move.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Ritchie Torres once again pushing consequences for Santos
After facing an ethics complaint and calls for expulsion, the embattled lawmaker is now facing possible censorship.
Politics
Politics
Lisa Zornberg named City Hall’s next top lawyer
The former federal prosecutor and white collar defense attorney will take over for Brendan McGuire.
Kathy Hochul
Politics
Who’s who in Kathy Hochul’s administration?
Here are some of the insiders the governor has appointed to run the state.
Labor
Politics
The nation’s biggest public union wants to help fix the workforce shortage
The group launched a listening tour in New York and has already received feedback from state and local workers on what governments can do to attract and retain employees.
Politics
Politics
NY swing district Republicans are less neutral on abortion than they promised
On the campaign trail, they said abortion should be a states’ issue. In office, some New York GOP reps have changed their tune.
Criminal Justice
Politics
What needs to change at Rikers? Everything.
We asked more than a dozen criminal justice experts. They urged staying the course on borough-based jails – and many called for a federal takeover of Rikers in the meantime.
Politics
Politics
These two New York reps have already endorsed Trump for 2024
“There’s no benefit whatsoever to endorsing Donald Trump early,” one consultant quipped.
Politics
Politics
Does George Latimer want to unseat Jamaal Bowman? Could he?
The Westchester County executive said he’s been fielding calls about a primary against the progressive member of “the Squad.” Experts weigh in on what that race would look like.
Politics
Politics
Embattled AM Juan Ardila reports raising $20k less than primary opponent
The New York Assembly member was accused of sexual misconduct earlier this year, and is resisting calls to resign. His opponent Émilia Decaudin raised more than $22,000.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
New York congressional candidates amass robust war chests
The latest July federal campaign disclosures from the Empire State’s most competitive races.
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