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.

Heard Around Town

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

Special session the chatter of Somos

Legislative leaders aren’t committed, but legislators are open to Trump-proofing New York before the inauguration.

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.

Politics

Kathy Hochul details call with Donald Trump

The governor also downplayed recent reporting that she was reversing on congestion pricing: “Conversations with the federal government are not new.”

Politics

Live updates from Somos 2024

Where New York's political class goes to process the election results.

Heard Around Town

Luis Miranda Jr. is ‘pissed off’

The veteran political consultant has thoughts about how Latinos voted and about Trump’s proposed deportation policy.

New York State

‘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

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 State

Gillibrand, Hochul proud of senator’s win

The incumbent coasted to reelection over Republican Mike Sapraicone.

New York State

New York House election results 2024

New York is home to seven swing districts that could help determine whether Democrats take control of the House.

New York State

New York Assembly election results 2024

Can Assembly Democrats pick up any seats and ride the coattails of candidates further up the ballot?

New York State

New York ballot proposal election results 2024

Prop 1 has been approved by New York voters, enshrining abortion protections in the state constitution.

New York City

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.