Campaign Confidential
Politics
Corey Johnson’s shadow looms over the speaker race
As the outgoing speaker reflects on his legacy, candidates don’t hesitate to criticize his tenure.
New York City
Breaking News
Politics
Eric Adams picks Nassau County Detectives Chief Keechant Sewell as NYPD commissioner
Sewell will become the first woman to hold the post in the department’s 176-year history.
New York City
Politics
Adrienne Adams, Francisco Moya both declare victory in the council speaker race – which is impossible
Confusion reigned Tuesday, as both candidates said they would win.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: The Republicans Eric Adams should have in his administration
Here are the power players the GOP-friendly Mayor-elect should consider to ensure he’s got political diversity at City Hall.
New York City
Politics
Eric Adams wants to “Get Stuff Done.” What stuff?
A close look at the core objectives among his endless policy ideas, as the mayor-elect enters his first year in office.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Four Latino City Council members publicly endorse Francisco Moya, as the speaker race narrows to two
Adrienne Adams has emerged as an alternative for members unhappy with Moya – and Mayor-elect Eric Adams’ involvement.
New York City
Politics
The CCRB just got a little more powerful
A bill passed by the City Council will allow the police watchdog to initiate its own investigations.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Kristin Richardson Jordan on 'disrupting the district'
The newly-elected District 9 council member’s campaign showed the strength of gathering early endorsements and groundswell support.
Health Care
Policy
NYC’s supervised injection sites face pushback
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis introduced a bill to defund the “Overdose Prevention Centers.”
New York City
Politics
NYC gives noncitizens the right to vote. Here’s what comes next.
As the City Council passed a historic voting rights bill, its advocates are looking to ensure its successful implementation.
New York City
Politics
21 in ’21, others, blast Eric Adams’ support for male speaker candidate
As the City Council speaker race reaches its final leg, some lament the lack of a female finalist.
New York City
Politics
Original community plan proposed in last ditch effort to save NYC’s East River Park
With a restraining order against the East Side Coastal Resiliency Project overruled, demolition is proceeding.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Amid tension in the Brooklyn Dems, James sides with Bichotte Hermelyn
Brooklyn is the center of the race for governor, and Tish is picking a lane.
New York City
Politics
De Blasio touts community policing and ThriveNYC as successes
Both highly criticized efforts were mentioned during an interview as the term-limited New York City Mayor prepares to depart office at the end of the year.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Francisco Moya’s making moves in the NYC Council speaker race
A top tier has emerged in the contest, and phones are ringing off the hook.
Politics
Politics
Max Rose announces he’s running to reclaim his congressional seat
Rose would face Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis in the 2022 November election for New York’s 11th District.
New York City
Politics
Who’s on Eric Adams’ Transition Committee?
New York City’s Mayor-elect has identified more than 700 people who will serve on his mayoral transition committees, and that’s just a start.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
2021 New York City general election results
Eric Adams will be the next mayor of New York, and Republicans did better than expected.
New York City
Politics
Progressive groups say GOP members shouldn’t choose the NYC Council speaker
The new five member Republican caucus is expected to be influential in the vote – and possibly decisive. Ten organizations want to prevent that.
Technology
Policy