Brooklyn Democratic Party Meeting Ends in Dispute
The Brooklyn Democratic Party’s biannual organizational meeting on September 23 ended after hours of delays, disputed votes and disagreements over party rules. The meeting took place at City Tech in Downtown Brooklyn. Members voted on county committee…
Blakeman Courts Democratic Support in New York Governor Race
Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is seeking support beyond his party as he campaigns against Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul. On September 23, Blakeman appeared in Middle Village, Queens, alongside former Democratic City Councilman…
New York Pushes Further on AI Regulation Before First Law Takes Effect
New York is preparing to expand its artificial intelligence regulations even before the state’s first major AI safety law takes effect, with Gov. Kathy Hochul and Democratic lawmakers discussing additional safeguards for AI systems, data centers…
Hochul Weighs Federal School Choice Tax Credit as New York Debate Intensifies
Gov. Kathy Hochul is weighing whether New York will participate in a new federal school choice tax credit program, putting education policy at the center of a growing debate involving teachers unions, charter school advocates and education-focused…
NYC Council Calls OpenAI and Anthropic to AI Hearing
The New York City Council is preparing a major NYC AI hearing on October 5, 2026, with Speaker Julie Menin asking OpenAI and Anthropic to participate in a rare Committee of the Whole session. The hearing will examine AI safety, misuse, oversight and…
2026 New York Congressional Races to Watch
New York’s 2026 congressional races include several closely contested districts that could shape the balance of power in the U.S. House. From Long Island to the Lower Hudson Valley and the North Country, the races feature competitive districts,…
Hochul Secures Firefighter Unions’ Endorsements
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has received endorsements from three major firefighter unions as she campaigns for reelection in 2026. The Uniformed Firefighters Association (UFA), Uniformed Fire Officers Association (UFOA) and New York State Professional…
NYC Energy Rebate Checks Head to 8.2 Million New Yorkers
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is preparing to send $100 to $200 utility rebate checks to 8.2 million New Yorkers as the 2026 election approaches. The NYC energy rebate checks are part of the state’s $1 billion Protecting Our Wallets Energy Rebate…
DSA Finalizes 2028 Presidential Endorsement Process
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) has finalized its process for considering a 2028 presidential endorsement, creating a path for the organization to potentially endorse a candidate before its next national convention. The decision comes amid…
NYC Public Charge Lawsuit Challenges Trump Immigration Rule
New York City is leading a coalition of cities and counties in a legal challenge to a new federal “public charge” rule. The rule could affect how immigration officials review certain visa and green card applications. The NYC public charge lawsuit was…
