New York City Council

Politics

Joann Ariola prevails as NYC Council minority leader

The battle to lead the five-person Republican caucus finally came to a close – at least, we think.

News & Politics

Politics

Public campaign finance has been a success so far, report finds

The Brennan Center for Justice concluded that instituting a public matching funds program for state-level campaigns has had a net positive impact on civics.

News & Politics

Politics

Where do NYC’s campaign donors live?

A new map from the Campaign Finance Board and creators of Redistricting & You aims to illustrate how campaign fundraising breaks down geographically.

Eric Adams

Politics

At ‘Tin Cup Day’ hearing, Eric Adams’ budget priorities aren’t the point

State lawmakers paid some attention to the New York City mayor’s requests for migrant funding and discovery law changes, but questions about Trump policies and the city budget took center stage.

Upstate

Politics

Upstate mayors rattle tin cups for increased state aid

The mayors of Buffalo, Yonkers, Syracuse, Rochester and Albany want a permanent increase in the state budget’s Aid and Incentives to Municipalities funding.

LGBTQ+

Politics

State AG says NY hospitals must continue offering gender-affirming care to minors

State Attorney General Letitia James helped win a temporary restraining order preventing the Trump administration from denying federal funds to hospitals – at least for now.

News & Politics

Politics

On ‘Tin Cup Day’ Eric Adams to meet several of his rivals

The mayor is set to pitch Albany on “Axe the Tax” and taking people with mental health crises to hospitals against their will.

News & Politics

Politics

Poll: Voters back Hochul’s budget proposals, still don’t like Hochul

New York voters support Gov. Kathy Hochul's budget proposals like universal school meals but would prefer someone else as governor, the latest Siena College poll found.

Energy & Environment

Politics

Environmental groups launch coalition to pressure Hochul on cap-and-invest

New Yorkers for Clean Air wants Hochul to immediately publish draft rules for the cap-and-invest plan to limit greenhouse gas emissions, rather than delaying the program for another year.

Housing

Politics

New statewide tenant group hopes to counter real estate lobby

Organizers working with the Housing Justice for All coalition are launching the New York State Tenant Bloc, a 501(c)(4) organization to support pro-tenant candidates.

New York City Council

Politics

Ariola challenges Carr’s victory as NYC Council minority leader

Three Republican council members, including Joann Ariola, were absent during the vote to elect a replacement for Minority Leader Joe Borelli.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Retired Judge Kathryn Freed challenges Inez Dickens for Manhattan BOE commish

Dickens, the county pick, reportedly doesn’t have the votes in City Council to secure the role.

Eric Adams

Politics

WTF is Eric Adams doing?

The New York City mayor says he will run in the Democratic primary for reelection. He’s also aggressively cozying up to President Donald Trump and the GOP. Can he do both?

News & Politics

Politics

What makes a good special election candidate?

In recent years, Republicans and Democrats have had varying success with picking strong candidates that can capture the imagination of an electorate in a condensed campaign cycle.

Heard Around Town

Politics

Manhattan elected officials are starting to pick their BP candidates

State Sen. Brian Kavanagh and Assembly Member Grace Lee are backing state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, while Council Member Diana Ayala endorsed Council Member Keith Powers.

Energy & Environment

Politics

BPHA caucus joins chorus of supporters for 15 gigawatts of public renewables

The influential caucus sent a letter to the governor and the New York Power Authority endorsing advocates’ demand to build 15 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030.