New York City

Politics

The sand is eroding beneath Democrats’ feet in New York

Flipping three House seats masks the broad gains Republicans made in New York City and elsewhere.

New York City

Politics

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.

New York State

Personality

The best 2024 “I Voted” stickers in New York

Since the success of the Ulster County spider, more counties are conducting design contests for their stickers.

Personality

Personality

Yankees or Mets? Here are a few NY politicians rooting for each team

Unsurprisingly, some Bronx politicians root for the Yankees and several Queens politicians back the Mets.

Personality

Personality

What political posts lead to becoming New York City mayor?

Examining every post-World War II mayor and the jobs they had before leading the city.

Book Excerpt

Personality

Book excerpt: Paul O’Dwyer runs for U.S. Senate and House as an anti-war candidate

“An Irish Passion for Justice” chronicles his fight for fairness on the way to becoming New York City Council president in 1974.

2024 presidential election

Politics

New York politicians react to Biden dropping out

Democrats thank the president, while Republicans question his ability to continue doing the job.

New York City

Personality

Making history as the ‘right person at the right time’

A Q&A with Charles Gibbs, the incoming president of the Metropolitan College of New York.

2024 presidential election

Politics

New York politicians react to Biden’s lackluster debate performance

The Empire State will remain at the center of presidential politics with Biden visiting over the next two days.

Eric Adams

Personality

People who would’ve been on Eric Adams’ haters list

Even though City Hall said it didn’t have the list, we have a few ideas of who likely would’ve made the cut.

Policy

Policy

Where could there be a new casino in NYC?

Proposals have popped up in every borough – and outside the city.

Personality

Personality

A retrospective on 30 years of branded MetroCards

The art and institutions celebrated on the cards offer a unique perspective on New York City’s history and culture.

Eric Adams

Personality

Eric Adams objects to scrutiny from the ‘word police’

They’ve kept an eye on everything the mayor has said during his two years in office.

Technology

Personality

Likely AI books about New York politicians are flooding Amazon

Insiders may not learn much, since the books range from largely inaccurate to complete gibberish.