Politics
Brooklyn Dems follow up MAGA rally at MSG with call to arms at gala
The resounding theme at the event at Giando on the Water in Williamsburg was to get-out-the vote in support of Vice President Kamala Harris' run for the presidency and New York's role in taking back the House.
Policy
Policy
Dan Garodnick says there’s nothing to fear about City of Yes
The New York City Planning director has explained and explained and explained the housing proposal.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Salamanca outraises Gibson in latest filing in Bronx borough president challenge
The term-limited council member raised more than $50,000 in the most recent cycle, while Gibson brought in about $31,000.
Heard Around Town
Politics
5 takeaways from the latest mayoral fundraising haul
Challengers to Mayor Eric Adams are going full steam ahead on fundraising, as the mayor’s future looks uncertain. So far, Comptroller Brad Lander leads the pack.
New York City
Personality
How an unexpected player in the fight for affordable housing is making a difference
The New York City Department of Social Services is tackling a suite of housing issues.
Adams probes
Politics
Eric Adams allegedly abused the city’s matching funds program. A City Council member wants him to stop having access to it
No, the mayor didn’t steal $10 million from taxpayers, but his campaign allegedly got some illegal donations matched. The city Campaign Finance Board is assessing how to proceed.
Adams probes
Politics
Eric Adams order lays out what happens if Sheena Wright leaves
The mayor, who pleaded not guilty to federal corruption charges on Friday, signed an executive order Thursday explaining what happens if his first deputy mayor position becomes vacant.
Adams probes
Politics
Eric Adams charged with bribery, fraud, soliciting foreign campaign donations
The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York unsealed the 57-page indictment Thursday morning detailing alleged influence peddling in exchange for luxury travel and campaign donations.
Adams probes
Politics
NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal criminal charges
The indictment against the mayor is expected to be unsealed Thursday morning.
Housing
Policy
YIMBY moment: ‘City of Yes’ meets City Planning Commission
The commission is expected to give their blessing, marking the beginning of the real negotiations with the New York City Council.
News & Politics
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.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
Brad Lander makes his case to business leaders
The lefty mayoral candidate and comptroller garnered applause when he downplayed ideology.
Heard Around Town
Politics
32BJ launches media campaign against New York-Presbyterian hospital system
The union is shaming the health care juggernaut after it tried to force them to pay $25 million to not use its services.
Transportation
Politics
Eric Adams’ crisis PR playbook: outer boroughs, quality-of-life issues, loyalty
The mayor appeared with his embattled deputy mayor for public safety in Springfield Gardens, Queens, to tout a crackdown on “ghost cars.”
Ethics
Politics
Former FDNY chiefs' arrests on bribery charges draw condemnation that Adams brushes off
An annual Mayor’s Management Report proceeded as planned while some officials questioned the city’s top executive’s ability to function amidst another alleged corruption scandal.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Yusef Salaam is in the national spotlight
The New York City Council member spoke at the Democratic National Convention and confronted Donald Trump after the debate.
Personality
Personality
Jessica Ramos, no-nonsense state senator from Queens, is running for NYC mayor
She becomes the only woman and the second Latino person in the crowded primary field.
NYPD
Politics
4 things to know about the interim NYPD commissioner Tom Donlon
New York City Mayor Eric Adams looked outside the department to replace Edward Caban.
Education
Policy
NYC students head back to school amid expanded shelter limits
Children from families forced to move shelters can stay in the same school, but struggle to do so because of complicated commutes.
New York City
Personality