New York City Council
Campaigns & Elections
Progressive group calls on Democratic City Council candidate to return money from Republican donors
The candidate, Maya Kornberg, has closer ties to one of those donors than previously disclosed.
Nonprofits
NYPD, FDNY and DSNY take on New York Road Runners Half Marathon
Members of the city agencies, among others and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, were to race each other for the third year in the Commissioner’s Cup.
New York City
WFP announces endorsements for open NYC Council seats
The Working Families Party is also endorsing Jumaane Williams in his reelection bid for public advocate.
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.
New York City Council
City Council Progressive Caucus Alliance backs Jumaane Williams – and themselves – in first endorsements
It’s been a minute, but the caucus is reviving its political side.
Politics
Adrienne Adams lets colleagues know she’s launching campaign for New York City mayor
Can she break the curse of the City Council speaker? She’s giving it a shot.
News & Politics
Adrienne Adams, potential mayoral contender, to discuss NYC’s leadership issues in annual speech
With her last State of the City address, the City Council speaker has a rare opportunity to lay out her track record and a vision for the city’s leadership as she mulls a mayoral run.
Politics
Labor and County come together to back Democrat Shirley Aldebol in Bronx council district
Aldebol’s primary opponents say they weren’t given the opportunity to interview for an endorsement from the county Democratic machine.
New York City
WFP unveils incumbent endorsements in NYC council and beep races
All but one member of the council’s returning progressive caucus got the nod.
Heard Around Town
Adrienne is on the horn
The council speaker is ringing up members to ask what they think about her jumping in the mayoral race.
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.
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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
