New York City Council
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.
New York City
Federal workforce layoffs hit NYC health department
The approximately $600 million of the department’s budget that comes from federal funds has not been cut yet, but the concern keeps interim Commissioner Michelle Morse up at night.
Politics
City Council candidate proposes WEINER Act to bar sex offenders from elected office
Sarah Batchu is running against former Rep. Anthony Weiner, who served time for sexting a minor, in lower Manhattan.
New York City Council
New Majority NYC drops slate of City Council 2025 endorsements
The organization aims to preserve the woman-majority council.
Immigration
Susan Zhuang skips border czar meeting with NYC Council Common Sense Caucus: ‘Leave decent hardworking families alone.’
The conservative Brooklyn Democrat represents a district with a large population of immigrants.
Policy
Amid reelection battle, Shahana Hanif lands a heated rezoning deal
Hanif negotiated more affordable housing into a rezoning in her district. A group critical of the outcome has said they’ll campaign against her.
New York City Council
Joann Ariola prevails as NYC Council minority leader
The battle to lead the five-person Republican caucus finally came to a close – at least, we think.
Politics
Another ‘Exonerated 5’ member eyeing a Manhattan City Council seat
Raymond Santana is thinking of running for an East Harlem seat next door to fellow Exonerated Five member Yusef Salaam.
New York City Council
Ariola challenges Carr’s victory as NYC Council minority leader
Three Republican council members, including Joann Ariola, were absent during the vote to elect a replacement for Minority Leader Joe Borelli.
Campaigns & Elections
Retired Judge Kathryn Freed challenges Inez Dickens for Manhattan BOE commish
Dickens, the county pick, reportedly doesn’t have the votes in City Council to secure the role.
Interviews & Profiles
Yes, Vickie Paladino is for real
Why the provocative Queens council member could be the future of the Republican Party in New York City
Immigration
Council to hold immigration oversight hearing ahead of Trump inauguration
City Council Member Alexa Avilés wants to know how the city is preparing to respond to deportation threats.
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Interviews & Profiles
Maya Kornberg pitches ‘pragmatic progressivism’ in Brooklyn council race
The Brennan Center fellow is taking on incumbent Council Member Shahana Hanif in what’s poised to be a competitive Democratic primary next year.
New York City Council
‘City of Yes’ is a legacy victory for Eric Adams – and he risked pissing off his voter base to do it
Even his critics begrudgingly gave him credit for getting a contentious policy passed.
News & Politics
What makes a state legislator run for City Council?
It’s not just about the two-and-a-half hour commute to Albany – though that’s definitely a factor.
Heard Around Town
A tiny battle is brewing to be the next NYC Council minority leader
There are five members who could return after Joe Borelli is out – and at least two are thinking about the post.
New York City Council
Jennifer Gutiérrez wants to resurrect the Internet Master Plan
The Brooklyn progressive told City & State she’s not confident in the mayor’s approach to internet access.
New York City Council
Justin Brannan is backing his chief counsel for his City Council seat
Kayla Santosuosso, the new president of the Bay Ridge Democrats, cites her ties to the Arab American community as important to her work.
New York City Council
Chi Ossé bet big on the councilman-as-influencer strategy
The short-form selfie videos may not alone account for the success of his recent bill curbing broker fees, but they have ensured he gets ample credit for it.
News & Politics
Carolyn Maloney’s daughter Virginia files to run for City Council
Can a Maloney dynasty take root in Manhattan? The product manager at Meta is looking at running in the crowded race to replace Keith Powers.
