Judge Orders NYC to Redo Second-Home Tax Rollout
A Staten Island judge has ordered New York City to cancel the first notices sent to homeowners who may face the city’s second-home tax. The city must issue new notices as part of the revised process. The ruling affects the rollout of a policy targeting…
Court Delays Brooklyn Dems Leader Vote
A Brooklyn judge has temporarily blocked a scheduled vote to choose the next leader of the Brooklyn Democratic Party. The ruling delays a decision that could shape the party’s leadership. It came on September 29, 2026, after reform-aligned district…
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,…
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…
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.…
What David Dinkins’ NYC Campaign Coalition Teaches Candidates
David Dinkins’ rise to become New York City’s first Black mayor in 1989 offers a lasting case study in NYC elections, coalition building and the challenges of governing a politically diverse city. A new book examining Dinkins’ mayoralty argues that the…
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,…
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,…
Democratic Discontent With Zohran Mamdani Grows in NYC Outer Boroughs
Growing criticism from Democratic leaders in New York City’s outer boroughs is putting renewed attention on how Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration balances infrastructure investment, community engagement, and political relationships across…
