New York City
Politics
Jessica Ramos on halting Steve Cohen’s Queens casino plan
The Queens state senator is also working on her remaining legislative priorities, like protecting against wage theft.
2023 elections
Politics
The WFP endorses a challenger to City Council Member Darlene Mealy
Isis McIntosh Green is getting late support from the progressive third party.
2023 elections
Politics
Why isn’t the GOP trying to unseat the remaining Democrats on Staten Island?
District Attorney Michael McMahon will skate to another term without a primary or general election challenge.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: I’ve been homeless and incarcerated. Eric Adams wants to cut services that help people like me.
Services to help people get housing and reenter society after incarceration should take precedence over maintaining the NYPD budget.
Policy
Policy
City Hall budget officials clash with City Council members at final hearing
New York City Budget Director Jacques Jiha faced spirited questioning from City Council members as they argued cuts will harm city services.
Personality
Personality
All the ways inflation is stressing New York City residents
From food to housing, costs are increasing much faster than wages, leading to an exodus.
Personality
Personality
Francisco Moya is so close to bringing professional soccer to Willets Point
For over a decade, he has led the push to revitalize the “valley of ashes” with sports, housing and more.
Policy
Policy
Library presidents highlight services for migrants in appeal to avoid budget cuts
NYC’s public library systems staved off the latest round of budget cuts ordered by Mayor Eric Adams, but they still face cuts from a previous savings mandate.
Eric Adams
Politics
Poll: City voters like the mayor – but women are open to an alternative
A new Slingshot Strategies survey finds New York City likes its Democrats.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Old overseer overseeing oversight: Amy Loprest is backing leading the New York City Campaign Finance Board
Executive Director Beth Rotman is leaving after just seven months – but she isn’t being pushed out by the mayor.
Politics
Politics
We asked the NYPD for all correspondence on Lisa White’s controversial hiring. They sent us 15 emails.
The NYPD deputy commissioner for employee relations is a longtime friend – and former landlord – of Mayor Eric Adams.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
How City Council District 9 campaigns are adjusting to Kristin Richardson Jordan dropping out
“A KRJ voter was not an Inez Dickens voter," but does it give Yusef Salaam a boost for this Harlem seat?
Campaign Confidential
Politics
A good sign from Philadelphia, and a positive poll for Eric Adams
It hasn’t been all bad for New York City’s mayor.
Heard Around Town
Policy
‘Breaking point:’ NYC deputy mayor urges state and federal action on migrant influx
Anne Williams-Isom couldn’t emphasize enough that city leaders are running out of options.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Labor and the MTA must work together to improve the nation's largest transit system
With the TWU 100’s contract expired, there’s an opportunity for both sides to work together to improve service for New Yorkers
Campaign Confidential
Politics
The Democrats positioning for a special election in George Santos’ district
Jay Jacobs may hold the power, as candidates like Robert Zimmerman, Anna Kaplan and maybe Tom Suozzi jockey for support.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
How to develop more complete NYCHA complexes
A Q&A with New York City Housing Authority Executive Vice President for Real Estate Development Jonathan Gouveia.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Not passing housing in the state budget was a ‘missed opportunity’ for labor
A Q&A with Greater New York LECET Director of Strategic Partnerships Justice Favor.
Policy
Policy