News & Politics
Politics
City Council narrowly bets on Bally’s home rule message, going against local member
The City Council’s approval comes after Mayor Eric Adams lowered the threshold to get it passed.
New York City Council
Politics
The men hoping to win a comeback seat in the NYC Council
Anthony Weiner is the most high-profile, but he’s not the only vintage politician running again
New York City
Opinion
Editor’s note: AOC’s ranked endorsements boost hopes for NYC Democratic mayoral candidates
Although Zohran Mamdani and Adrienne Adams ranked Nos. 1 and 2, Brad Lander, Scott Stringer and Zellnor Myrie were just as “thrilled” to have her support.
New York City Council
Politics
Bronx casino vote in City Council still in flux
As of mid-afternoon Tuesday, the City Council did not have the votes to pass a “home rule” message that would clear the way for Bally’s to continue on its quest to compete for a casino license in the Bronx.
News & Politics
Politics
Iwen Chu files to run for office again
The southern Brooklyn Democrat lost reelection to the state Senate last year.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Tech companies are spending big on 2025 NYC races
The tech sector hasn’t always been successful in getting what it wants out of New York’s regulatory landscape, but Airbnb, DoorDash and Uber sure seem to have the resources to keep trying.
New York City
Politics
DC 37 launches new PAC to boost mayoral candidate Adrienne Adams
The PAC is working with Red Horse Strategies, consultants who backed Mayor Eric Adams in 2021.
New York City Council
Politics
New York City Council 2025 primary races to watch
Dozens of candidates, millions in matching funds, 51 seats on the ballot.
Interviews & Profiles
NYN Media
Building and saving community through giving circles
A Q&A with Hali Lee, founder of the Asian Women Giving Circle
Nonprofits
NYN Media
How fed changes targeting nonprofits expose organizational weaknesses
At City and State’s 11th annual Nonprofit OpCon, experts stressed the importance of flexibility and doing more with less
News & Politics
Politics
Rafael Salamanca Jr. is eyeing Bronx borough hall. He has to topple Vanessa Gibson to get there.
The term-limited City Council member is giving the incumbent beep a serious primary challenge.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
Progressives pull Ramos endorsements after she backs Andrew Cuomo
The NY Working Families Party, United Auto Workers Region 9A, and other organizations rescinded their endorsements of state Sen. Jessica Ramos.
News & Politics
Politics
How much will AOC’s endorsement help Zohran Mamdani?
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s seal of approval gave a real boost to Brad Lander and Maya Wiley in 2021, and her national profile has only grown since then.
Policy
Policy
NYC Council charter commission wants to up funding for oversight agencies
The 17-member panel is concerned about making sure the watchdogs can keep investigating.
Policy
Politics
In first public advocate debate, Williams, Rajkumar promise a lot in a not very powerful office
The public advocate’s greatest weapon is their bully pulpit, and the Democratic candidates fought passionately for the seat on Thursday night.
Heard Around Town
Politics
These debate questions made it hard for NYC mayoral candidates to BS
Comparing mayoral candidates debate responses on rent, who they voted for in 2021, Mahmoud Khalil and more.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Some endorsers aren’t ranking their preferred NYC candidates. Is that too confusing for voters?
In this new ranked-choice reality, we’re seeing “tiers” and “slates” and “co-endorsements.”
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Calling balls and strikes on charges of antisemitism
The Jewish community needs candidates who treat our safety seriously.
New York City
Politics