New York City
Politics
The sand is eroding beneath Democrats’ feet in New York
Flipping three House seats masks the broad gains Republicans made in New York City and elsewhere.
Politics
Politics
In 2025 mayoral race, Trump backlash isn’t a given this time
Democratic and progressive energy surged after Trump’s 2016 win. Some question whether that energy will be enough this time around to overcome a growing shift away from the Democratic Party in New York City.
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Anthony Weiner mulls a City Council run in lower Manhattan
The scandal-scarred former congressman mused about a possible run on his radio show on Saturday.
Politics
Politics
In the race to replace Francisco Moya, everyone has a candidate
State Sen. Jessica Ramos and Assembly Members Jessica González-Rojas and Catalina Cruz are already close with declared candidates. Moya says he’ll be backing someone too.
Policy
Policy
At Somos, plans develop to push immigrant protections
President Donald Trump has pledged to deport undocumented immigrants en masse. How will New York fight back?
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Nonprofit volunteers fight uphill battle to house asylum-seekers amid shelter limits
Volunteer-led Artists, Athletes and Advocates gets the job done under the latest restrictions.
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Politics
Pheffer Amato ekes out election night lead, but waits to declare victory
Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato, a moderate Democrat representing a conservative South Queens district, led her Republican opponent by about 1,000 votes.
New York State
Politics
‘Angry’ voters boot state Sen. Iwen Chu out of office
Republican Steve Chan won in a part of southern Brooklyn that has increasingly voted for Republicans.
New York City
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Toby Ann Stavisky victorious in state Senate reelection over Yiatin Chu
The Queens state senator was on the defense against the prominent education advocate.
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New York ballot proposal election results 2024
Prop 1 has been approved by New York voters, enshrining abortion protections in the state constitution.
Politics
Politics
Who are the consultants behind the 2025 NYC mayoral campaigns?
Peek beneath the hood at the operators running pricey bids for mayor.
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Politics
With a well-funded former Missouri lawmaker in the mix, Upper East Side council race is shaping up to be pricey
Rachel Storch just became the first City Council candidate to opt out of the city’s public matching funds program.
New York City
Politics
What everyone will be talking about at the 2024 Somos conference in Puerto Rico
From the next mayor to the next City Council speaker, there’s so much at stake this year.
New York City
Personality
Rep. Nydia Velázquez breaks down the politics of Puerto Rico’s referendum
In a Q&A, she calls the unsanctioned vote a “political stunt.”
Personality
Personality
We spoke to the real Harvey Epstein about that SNL sketch
The (very real) Assembly member and City Council candidate was spoofed in a Saturday Night Live sketch poking fun at his name.
Policy
Policy
National Flood Insurance Program likely to be headache for next president
Democrats and Republicans butt heads on many issues, but this is a rare one where policymakers agree reforms are needed.
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Jessica Ramos spotted meeting with Steve Cohen’s right-hand man and Kathy Wylde
An anti-casino mayoral candidate, a business community ombudsman and a billionaire’s chief of staff walk into a diner…
Personality
Personality
The vibe at City Hall is Thank God for Maria Torres-Springer
When the veteran deputy mayor stepped up, a sense of calm and determination settled over a scandal-scarred administration.
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Opinion: Rikers must end the inhumane treatment of New Yorkers with mental illness
Recent reports of the use of prolonged confinement and inadequate healthcare warrant an investigation by the Board of Correction.
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