NYC Bill Would Restrict Candidates in Government Communications
A New York City Council bill would restrict public servants who are candidates for office from appearing in certain government-funded third-party communications during the 90 days before an election. Introduced by Council Members David M. Carr, Phil Wong…
Brooklyn Judicial Candidates Face Scrutiny Over Party Donations
Brooklyn judicial candidates and judges are facing renewed scrutiny over political donations to Democratic Party organizations. According to a report by the New York Post, records show that former Brooklyn Democratic Party chairman Frank Seddio, current…
NYC Proposal Would Require Agencies to Disclose Paid Influencer Content
A proposed New York City bill would require city agencies to disclose when they pay social media influencers or other third-party creators to produce public communications. The proposal comes as NYC agencies increasingly use digital creators to reach New…
Republican Coordinated Campaign Spending Surges After Supreme Court Ruling
Republican party committees have sharply increased coordinated campaign spending since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down federal limits on party spending coordinated with candidates in June. According to a Reuters report, Republican committees exceeded…
Mamdani and Trump Meet at Gracie Mansion
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met President Donald Trump at Gracie Mansion on September 21, 2026, during Trump’s visit to New York for the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting focused on issues affecting New York City, including…
Letitia James Calls on Congress to Regulate AI
New York Attorney General Letitia James is calling on Congress to establish federal rules for artificial intelligence as concerns grow over the safety and oversight of increasingly capable AI systems. The request comes as lawmakers and state officials…
Hochul Runs on Data Center Moratorium in New Ad
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is highlighting the state’s data center moratorium in a new statewide campaign ad. The ad comes as Hochul enters the final stretch of her reelection campaign. It focuses on utility costs, artificial intelligence and the debate…
NYC Council Member Pushes for More Low-Traffic Areas
Manhattan City Council Member Shaun Abreu is proposing legislation to create more low-traffic areas in NYC, using street-design measures intended to slow vehicles and discourage through-traffic. The proposal comes as Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration…
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…
