Heard Around Town
Politics
National Democrats look to Robert Zimmerman’s House race against an “insurrectionist”
The 3rd Congressional District contest versus George Santos was moved into the DCCC’s “Red to Blue” program
New York City
Politics
Yuh-Line Niou eyes Hail Mary third party run in NY-10
The apparent second-place finisher is considering running against the Democratic nominee on the Working Families Party line. It wouldn’t be her first time.
New York City
Politics
YIMBY group targets local council member on Bronx rezoning
A new ad campaign from Open New York calls on Council Member Marjorie Velázquez to support the controversial rezoning in Throggs Neck.
Politics
6 New York congressional races to watch in November
Democrats and Republicans are battling across the country for control of the House of Representatives, and these New York seats could be key
New York State
Politics
2022 New York congressional primary election results
Dan Goldman wins close Democratic primary in the 10th District and Democrat Pat Ryan triumphs in closely watched Hudson Valley special election.
New York City
Politics
Candidates scramble as Dan Goldman gets inside track in NY-10
Outside spending and last-minute endorsements (sincere and not) flooded into the Democratic primary in the Brooklyn-Manhattan district as Election Day nears.
Politics
New poll shows statistical tie between Pat Ryan and Marc Molinaro in NY-19 special election
As Ryan crosses $2 million in fundraising for the special election, he trails slightly behind Molinaro by about 3 percentage points in a new survey.
New York City
Policy
NYPD, other uniformed agency overtime spending is on the rise
Combined overtime spending at four New York City agencies hit a record high of $1.8 billion, according to a new report from the state comptroller.
New York City
Policy
New York City is looking at ‘Band-Aid’ solutions to extreme weather in the near future
The city’s chief climate officer said there’s a long timeline ahead of more extensive infrastructure upgrades.
New York City
Politics
What will decide the NY-10 Democratic primary? Probably not major policy differences
In a hard-to-predict race with half a dozen top contenders, all eyes are on key media endorsements and get out the vote efforts as early voting begins.
New York City
Policy
Female-majority council passes bill to expand doula access
The legislation was passed along with several other maternal health-related bills on Thursday.
New York City
Policy
New York City’s IT czar answers to monkeypox website failures
“We have learned from our mistakes and we are committed to doing better going forward,” a health department official said.
Personality
Got complaints about the draft City Council map? The Districting Commission wants to hear them.
Dennis Walcott responds to some of the feedback about the preliminary draft of new City Council district maps and encourages New Yorkers to make their opinions heard.
New York City
Policy
Congestion pricing’s next obstacle? The exemption debate.
A panel will consider who won’t have to pay the new tolls – an endeavor some members said could be a slippery slope.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Eddie Gibbs launches NYC Democratic club for people with conviction histories
The first formerly incarcerated state representative’s new organization plans to endorse in this year’s elections.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Tiffany Cabán raises alarm bells at Rikers Island
During an unscheduled visit alongside Council Member Sandy Nurse, Cabán said she witnessed concerning conditions during a heat wave.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Niou reiterates BDS support at NY-10 forum
On Tuesday, the other seven candidates opposed the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement against Israel.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams endorses Elizabeth Crowley for state Senate
In her first major endorsement, the speaker broke from some of her progressive colleagues to endorse a moderate candidate in District 59.
Politics
“You cannot send a man to do a woman’s job,” decries Maloney in new campaign ad
The Congress member and long-time advocate for women’s rights takes a not-so-veiled shot at her primary opponent Jerry Nadler in a new video advertisement.
Heard Around Town
Policy
NY GOP lawmakers reject birth control rights bill
Only one GOP Congress member from New York, Rep. John Katko, voted to protect contraception.
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