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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.

Politics

Everything you need to know about Tuesday’s CD 44 special election

State Sen. Simcha Felder and Heshy Tischler are looking to fill Kalman Yeger’s old New York City Council seat.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

Lander nets 504 Democratic Club’s backing

The disability rights organization is the first Democratic political club to complete its endorsement process since Cuomo and Adrienne Adams entered the mayoral primary.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

How would NYC mayoral candidates react to another pandemic?

Mayor Eric Adams and his challengers have their own ideas for how the city could weather a future health crisis.

Campaigns & Elections

NYC comptroller debate: a war of the wonks

Leading candidates Justin Brannan and Mark Levine agree that the Adams administration is as transparent as a brick wall when it comes to budgeting.

Campaigns & Elections

Delgado in campaign mode

After announcing he wouldn’t run for reelection, Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado sure seems like he’s getting ready to run for something else.

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News & Politics

Zohran Mamdani, mayoral candidate who confronted Trump border czar, flooded with racist abuse and threats

After video of the democratic socialist politician’s confrontation with border czar Tom Homan went viral, his office’s phone lines were overwhelmed by hateful callers.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

Zohran Mamdani endorsed by (most) socialist lawmakers

Six DSA-affiliated state lawmakers endorsed Mamdani’s mayoral campaign, though the other two have so far declined to endorse him.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

Brooklyn Assembly Member Brian Cunningham is backing Adrienne Adams for mayor

The speaker also has support from two Brooklyn council members as the county party chair reportedly considers Cuomo.

Heard Around Town

Airbnb PAC starts spending to support Riley, Farías, Salamanca and more

Speaker Adrienne Adams’ chosen successor also got support from the short-term rental company’s political committee.

News & Politics

Gov. Kathy Hochul takes aim at Rep. ‘Mike something’

Continuing her trend of stronger rhetoric against the GOP, the governor repeatedly criticized potential gubernatorial opponent Rep. Mike Lawler during the Albany Somos conference.

News & Politics

Hochul dominates potential challengers in new Siena poll

Hochul's two potential primary opponents, Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado and Rep. Ritchie Torres, lack statewide name recognition.