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…
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…
NYC Elections: Mamdani Faces Challenges Despite Strong Polls
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is maintaining strong public support despite legal, political, and policy challenges during his first months in office. A Siena College poll cited by The Hill found that 69 percent of New York City voters viewed Mamdani…
Gmail Verified Sender Program Targets Political Campaigns
Google is launching a new Gmail Verified Sender Program for qualifying political campaigns and committees on September 8, giving verified political senders a new route through Gmail’s spam filtering system ahead of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections.…
NYC Council Hearing Puts Pied-à-Terre Tax Rollout Under Scrutiny
New York City Council members are questioning Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration over the rollout of the new pied-à-terre tax on luxury second homes. The dispute gained attention after some homeowners received notices even though they said they lived…
Brooklyn Democratic Party Leadership Race Tests Reform Coalition
The Brooklyn Democratic Party is facing a potential leadership change as reform-oriented district leaders rally behind Julio Peña III to replace current county leader Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn. The contest, which is expected to be decided this fall,…
Socialist Candidates Embrace Pro-Building Housing Platforms
According to a report by Realtor.com, Democratic Socialist candidates are increasingly combining tenant protections and social housing proposals with policies designed to increase housing construction. The shift is particularly relevant to NYC elections,…
