NYC Creates Office Focused on Worker Rights
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has created a new Office of Worker Power to help workers understand their rights, connect with worker organizations and organize around workplace issues. The initiative adds a new labor-focused office to City Hall and…
Hochul Tries to Hold the Center as New York Politics Shifts
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is seeking reelection while navigating a changing political landscape in which affordability concerns, voter dissatisfaction with incumbents and the growing influence of the progressive left are reshaping NYC elections and…
NYC Expands Free Lead Pipe Replacement Program
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced an expansion of New York City’s free lead service line replacement program on Sept. 9, 2026, giving eligible homeowners in the Bronx and Queens access to work that can otherwise cost more than $10,000.…
Blakeman Poll Shows Narrower New York Governor Race
Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman says a new campaign poll shows him within four points of Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul in the 2026 New York governor race. The survey shows a much closer race than recent independent polls. It also offers…
NYC Grocery Lawsuit Challenges Mamdani’s Store Plan
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing a new federal NYC grocery lawsuit over his plan to open five publicly supported grocery stores across the five boroughs. The National Supermarket Association and two independent supermarkets argue that the…
NYC PAC: Menin Launches Statewide PAC for Democrats
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin has launched a statewide political action committee to support Democratic candidates in the 2026 elections. The new group gives her a way to take part in races beyond City Hall. It has also sparked questions…
NY-19 Race: GOP Pulls Support From Oberacker
Republicans are pulling major financial support from the New York 19th Congressional District race, where Democratic Rep. Josh Riley is seeking reelection against Republican state Sen. Peter Oberacker. The decision makes the NY-19 race an important…
NY-21 Race: Blake Gendebien Targets Stefanik Seat
Democrat Blake Gendebien is trying to flip New York’s 21st Congressional District, one of the state’s most Republican-leaning seats, by running as a North Country dairy farmer with a moderate profile on law enforcement, immigration and trade.…
Rahm Emanuel, Zohran Mamdani Dispute Meeting Account
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is continuing to discuss a disputed meeting with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, while using the episode to draw a broader political contrast between moderate and progressive Democrats. The disagreement is becoming…
NYC Releases 170,000 Pages of 9/11 Documents
New York City has released more than 170,000 pages of records about the city government’s response to the September 11, 2001 attacks. The records cover air quality, possible health risks and concerns about legal liability. According to a report by…
