Politics

Politics

Big takeaways from first quarter 2023 congressional fundraising

Democratic power brokers raked in the cash while Rep. George Santos barely received any donations.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

As George Santos announces reelection campaign, his single donor remains mum

The embattled Long Island Republican announced his bid amid a discouraging fundraising quarter.

Policy

Policy

NYPD may be violating police surveillance transparency law

The Office of the Inspector General for the NYPD said that the department’s interpretation of the law is ‘contrary to the intent of the POST Act.’

Politics

Politics

Despite DNC loss, Eric Adams maintains reputation as NYC’s cheerleader

Adams’ impassioned bid to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention ends in disappointment. On to the World Cup.

Policy

Policy

Robot police dogs are back, under Eric Adams

The mayor is reintroducing ‘Digidogs,’ among other new technologies for the NYPD

Heard Around Town

Policy

Adams proposes 4% cuts to city agencies – again

The council and progressives immediately pushed back against the mayor’s latest cost-savings initiative.

Policy

Policy

NYC Council calls for restoring budget cuts, with additional funds for housing, libraries and more

There’s more juice to squeeze out of the city budget, City Council says in preliminary budget response.

Politics

Breaking News Politics

Trump indicted in Manhattan

A Manhattan grand jury voted to indict the former president for charges related to a hush money payment to a porn star.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Open New York pushes Hochul’s Housing Compact

An incentive-only approach to encourage localities to meet housing creation targets is a “nonstarter,” the pro-development group says.

Policy

Policy

MyCity portal launches with focus on child care benefits

New York City Mayor Adams and Chief Technology Officer Matt Fraser promised “more to come” for the new city services portal.

Policy

Policy

Closing Rikers would be ‘physically impossible’ at current population, jails boss says

Department of Correction Commissioner Louis Molina continued to cast doubt on the timeline to house the city’s incarcerated population at borough-based jails by 2027.

Heard Around Town

Policy

Has the real rat czar been here all along?

Mayor Eric Adams shot a video with a city rat expert, while the search for the new role continues.

Politics

Politics

New York Republicans target Bragg ahead of potential Trump indictment

When news dropped that the Manhattan district attorney’s office could bring criminal charges against the former president, New York Republicans took aim at a familiar opponent.

Policy

Policy

The NYPD is way over its overtime budget. Does the department even care?

The New York City Police Department’s commitment to curbing OT spending was met with skepticism at a City Council hearing.

Personality

Personality

New York City tech chief Matt Fraser commands attention

The chief technology officer on the decision to leave behind the Internet Master Plan, why we still haven’t seen the launch of MyCity, and why he’s still bullish on crypto.

Politics

Politics

Why can’t the City Council get the NYPD to show up at a hearing?

Several lawmakers have called for the City Council to use its subpoena power to compel the NYPD to testify following their no-show at a recent hearing.

Policy

Policy

NY lawmakers propose ditching daylight saving changes

Several New York lawmakers would like to see clocks spring forward for the last time this weekend.