Heard Around Town
Politics
Fighting corruption charges, Eric Adams may have a friend in SCOTUS
The Supreme Court’s high bar for public corruption might be a comfort to Adams’ defense, but experts warn of the broader political pall hanging over City Hall.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Eric Adams isn’t pushing people out, but he’s also in charge and he’s ‘going to ask them to leave’
The mayor’s mixed messages on admin departures.
Heard Around Town
Politics
5 takeaways from the latest mayoral fundraising haul
Challengers to Mayor Eric Adams are going full steam ahead on fundraising, as the mayor’s future looks uncertain. So far, Comptroller Brad Lander leads the pack.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Personality
Marc Molinaro shifts to the right
As county executive, Rep. Marc Molinaro was a pragmatic problem-solver. Since joining Congress, he’s embraced Trump’s brand of MAGA politics.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Personality
The many missteps of Mondaire Jones
Elected as a progressive, Mondaire Jones has since refashioned himself as a moderate – and alienated many of his supporters.
Personality
Personality
Why did the GOP pick Alison Esposito to challenge Rep. Pat Ryan?
Esposito was not the obvious choice to run against the Democratic incumbent, but she was the only one willing to challenge him.
Heard Around Town
Personality
Dustup at Gracie over DOC official’s lack of social media postings
Press secretary Annais Morales told Miriam Singh, the agency’s compliance officer, that other agency staff deserved their turn.
2024 presidential election
Politics
Democrats welcome Trump to NY, just maybe not MSG
The former president is planning his third New York campaign rally of the cycle at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 27
News & Politics
Politics
Who in Eric Adams’ orbit has been searched and subpoenaed by the feds?
A running list of known searches, seizures and subpoenas among top officials and advisers to Mayor Eric Adams.
News & Politics
Politics
Dem Senate candidates have more money to spend than GOP opponents
Across the state, Democratic candidates largely report having more cash on hand than Republicans in the most competitive state Senate elections.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Super PAC spending in state races down, but not out
There isn’t a ton of outside spending so far in state legislative general elections, but both new and old players are still trying to peddle influence
News & Politics
Politics
NY state attorney general sues TikTok
The lawsuit accuses TikTok’s parent company of misleading the public about the app’s harmful effects on youth mental health.
News & Politics
Politics
NY elected officials attend Oct. 7 memorial
The event marked one year since the conflict in Israel and Gaza began, and it concluded a day of protests and sorrow in New York.
News & Politics
Politics
On anniversary of Oct. 7, Hochul criticizes anti-Israel student protests
The governor said the slogan “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” was a call for Jewish genocide that could violate state human rights law.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Politics
Will embracing Trump help or hurt Long Island Republicans in November?
Reps. Anthony D’Esposito and Nick LaLota are hitching their wagons to the former president – and Democrats couldn’t be happier.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Politics
Tom Suozzi looks to lift down-ballot Democrats
The Long Island representative is heavily favored to win reelection, so he’s spending much of his time working to boost state legislative candidates.
Adams probes
Opinion
Opinion: It’s long been slippery at the top in NYC government
Former Mayors Jimmy Walker and William O’Dwyer resigned under a cloud of scandal after being accused of corruption. Will Eric Adams suffer the same fate?
News & Politics
Politics
Apparent Cuomo poll tests the water for mayoral, gubernatorial runs
Speculation about former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s political future has ramped up significantly since Mayor Eric Adams’ indictment.
News & Politics
Politics
Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs arrested for disorderly conduct
After being released from custody, Gibbs apologized for interfering in an NYPD traffic stop.
Adams probes
Politics
Direction of Rikers receivership could soon change if Eric Adams is out and Jumaane Williams takes over
Should the mayor no longer be in office before Nov. 12, the public advocate would be in charge and answering a judge’s order to outline what a receiver’s role will look like.
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