New York City
Politics
Tensions between City Hall and the City Council spill into full view
Behind the scenes, both sides had their own explanations for whether an official invitation to testify was given to the Adams administration.
Politics
Politics
Danny O’Donnell endorses Eli Northrup to succeed him in Assembly
The longtime Assembly member is breaking from many Upper West Side political power brokers to endorse Northrup over opponent Micah Lasher.
Politics
Politics
Can Bowman get back in DSA’s good graces?
Three years after nearly expelling Rep. Jamaal Bowman, the socialist organization is considering whether to endorse him once again.
Heard Around Town
Politics
City Council District 2 candidate rakes in over $26k in donations
Community Board 3 Chair Andrea Gordillo is getting a head start in what promises to be a competitive primary for the open seat.
New York State
Politics
Poll: New Yorkers support Palestine protests – up to a point
The majority said they support peaceful demonstrations, but a majority also said campus protests went too far.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Politics
Who’s endorsing Jamaal Bowman and George Latimer?
Elected officials and prominent organizations are taking sides in one of the most-watched races of 2024.
Politics
Politics
How the state budget could protect New York Democrats in November
Provisions on affordable housing, retail theft, squatters and more may help respond to Republican attacks.
New York State
Politics
Gov. Kathy Hochul hits new polling lows
A new Siena College poll shows New Yorkers aren’t happy with the governor, or congestion pricing.
New York State
Politics
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie: There’s light at the end of the budget tunnel
He offered a few new potential housing nuggets while expressing optimism that the final budget will come soon.
New York State
Politics
Hochul announces the framework of a budget deal
The spending plan isn’t done, but the governor took a victory lap after getting closer to an agreement with legislative leaders.
New York City
Politics
Adams, Hochul kick off National Action Network convention with praise for the Rev. Al Sharpton
The mayor burnished his activist credentials while the governor talked about budget priorities for Black families.
New York State
Politics
Exclusive: Bowman gets fundraising back on track in tough congressional primary
His seven-figure haul could provide a boost after a poll had him trailing by 17 points.
New York City
Politics
Who are the top NYPD officials posting controversial tweets?
In recent weeks, some NYPD leaders have used their department social media accounts to criticize journalists and a lawmaker.
Politics
Politics
NY League of Conservation Voters drops 2024 endorsement slate
Like human caused climate change, this group of 85 endorsees is pretty predictable.
New York State
Politics
Building trades ask state Legislature to step in on 421-a labor standards
Eight construction unions criticized REBNY’s proposal for a wage floor and urged lawmakers to take the lead on a compromise plan.
Politics
Politics
How NY’s establishment Democrats are testing progressives’ staying power in 2024
After the progressive waves of the Trump years, some Democrats are challenging one-time insurgents.
New York State
Politics
Building the strategy to pass an Equal Rights Amendment in New York
The ballot amendment would enshrine additional protections in the state constitution.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Tom Suozzi’s victory lap
The prodigal Congress member schmoozed in Great Neck Monday night.
New York State
Politics
As ceasefire politics have gone mainstream, fractures have emerged in the Democratic Party
Five months into Israel’s invasion of Gaza, a growing number of politicians have demanded a ceasefire.
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