Crypto, AI and Betting Firms Fuel Record 2026 Campaign Spending
Campaign finance spending is surging ahead of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, with cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence and online betting companies emerging as major political spenders. According to a report by Reuters, corporations had spent $517…
NYC Extends Pied-à-Terre Tax Deadline to Oct. 6 as Thousands Win Appeals
New York City has extended the deadline for homeowners to prove that certain high-value properties are their primary residences. The new deadline is October 6, 2026. The move comes as thousands of homeowners have won appeals and the Mamdani…
Voter ID Ballot Measures Take Center Stage in 2026 Elections
Voters across the United States are considering an unusually large number of voter ID ballot measures in 2026, with questions about identification, citizenship verification and election procedures appearing on statewide ballots. According to a report by…
NYC Ethics Complaint Targets Mamdani Over Alleged Use of City Resources
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing an NYC ethics complaint over allegations that he used his official position and city resources while endorsing Democratic candidates. The complaint was filed on August 25, 2026, by the Foundation for…
Adrienne Adams Campaigns With Hochul in 2026
Former New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams is campaigning as Gov. Kathy Hochul’s running mate for lieutenant governor, bringing her Southeast Queens and City Hall experience to the 2026 statewide election. The partnership gives Hochul a…
Affordability Concerns Shape New York Midterm Elections
Affordability is becoming a major issue for New York voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Grocery prices, gasoline costs and other household expenses are putting pressure on family budgets. According to a report by New York State of Politics,…
Mamdani Defends DSA Leader Amid NYC Political Controversy
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is defending NYC Democratic Socialists of America co-chair Gustavo Gordillo after questions about his lifestyle and work history. The dispute is drawing attention in NYC politics as DSA plays a larger role in local…
N.Y. GOP Senator Seeks Investigation Into Victim Services Funding
New York state Sen. Rob Rolison is asking the State Comptroller’s Office to review how the state distributes victim services funding. The request comes after some rape crisis centers, domestic violence programs and child advocacy groups reported…
Women Candidates Gain Ground in New York State Races
Women candidates are continuing to win state-level races in New York, even as the overall number of women serving in the Legislature has changed unevenly. The trend has implications for NYC elections, where candidates increasingly compete in districts…
Brooklyn Democrats Move to Reshape Party Leadership
Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn faced growing opposition on August 24, 2026, over proposed changes that would expand the party’s executive committee and potentially reshape the internal vote for party leadership. The dispute…
