Politics
Does Ydanis Rodríguez want his old council seat back?
There’s some speculation that the DOT commish is considering a primary challenge to City Council Member Carmen De La Rosa.
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Politics
Eric Adams administration convenes second Charter Revision Commission focused on land use
The mayor’s team announced the creation of the new charter revision commission this week.
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Politics
Could Eric Adams actually switch political parties? Here’s how it would work.
The Democratic New York City mayor was previously a registered Republican. Asked about whether he would go back to the GOP on Friday, Adams initially didn’t rule it out.
New York City Council
Politics
Chi Ossé bet big on the councilman-as-influencer strategy
The short-form selfie videos may not alone account for the success of his recent bill curbing broker fees, but they have ensured he gets ample credit for it.
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Politics
Luis Miranda Jr. is ‘pissed off’
The veteran political consultant has thoughts about how Latinos voted and about Trump’s proposed deportation policy.
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Jessica Ramos spotted meeting with Steve Cohen’s right-hand man and Kathy Wylde
An anti-casino mayoral candidate, a business community ombudsman and a billionaire’s chief of staff walk into a diner…
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Policy
NYC DOT Commish Ydanis Rodríguez is staying ‘laser-focused’
Rodríguez said he’s happy to be able to move forward with Greenpoint’s McGuinness Boulevard redesign after the city’s sudden reversal on the project.
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Personality
5 things to know about First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer
The longtime bureaucrat has been elevated to add some steady leadership during a time of crisis in the Eric Adams administration.
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Personality
NYC cultural affairs commish Cumbo obliquely defends embattled mayor
At City & State’s inaugural Arts & Culture Power 100 event, Cumbo struck a solemn tone.
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Politics
NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal criminal charges
The indictment against the mayor is expected to be unsealed Thursday morning.
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Politics
All the times the feds have raided or subpoenaed members of Eric Adams’ admin (that we know of)
Visits from the FBI are becoming a somewhat regular occurrence.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Rafael Salamanca Jr. on why he’s running for Bronx BP
The Bronx City Council member is mounting a primary challenge against incumbent Vanessa Gibson in 2025.
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Politics
NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban steps down amid Adams administration turmoil
New York City Mayor Eric Adams appointed Thomas Donlon as interim commissioner a week after members of the NYPD were raided by federal investigators.
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‘I’ve never seen anything so widespread before.’ Political operatives note unprecedented federal action in Adams admin raids
The feds raided the homes of at least five high-ranking Adams administration officials this week in an investigation with an apparently unmatched scope.
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Politics
‘It’s not the same.’ Former NY county execs in Congress have advice for George Latimer
Three current members of the New York delegation have walked the same path from executive to federal legislator before.
Politics
Politics
Spy Kids: 2016 Jenifer Rajkumar campaign staffers say they were asked to infiltrate rival operations
Rajkumar, now a candidate for citywide office, lost the crowded lower Manhattan Assembly race to Yuh-Line Niou before moving to Queens.
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Politics
How The New York Times Editorial Board’s silence could impact the 2025 mayoral race
No one knows who would have clinched the endorsement, but Brad Lander, the liberal, wonkish comptroller, could have benefited from the Times’ boost.
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Bob Holden hopes his chief of staff will decide to run for his Queens seat
The conservative Democrat and founder of the Common Sense Caucus has occupied a unique role on the City Council.
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