Hochul Secures Firefighter Unions’ Endorsements
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has received endorsements from three major firefighter unions as she campaigns for reelection in 2026. The Uniformed Firefighters Association (UFA), Uniformed Fire Officers Association (UFOA) and New York State Professional…
NYC Energy Rebate Checks Head to 8.2 Million New Yorkers
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is preparing to send $100 to $200 utility rebate checks to 8.2 million New Yorkers as the 2026 election approaches. The NYC energy rebate checks are part of the state’s $1 billion Protecting Our Wallets Energy Rebate…
DSA Finalizes 2028 Presidential Endorsement Process
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) has finalized its process for considering a 2028 presidential endorsement, creating a path for the organization to potentially endorse a candidate before its next national convention. The decision comes amid…
NYC Public Charge Lawsuit Challenges Trump Immigration Rule
New York City is leading a coalition of cities and counties in a legal challenge to a new federal “public charge” rule. The rule could affect how immigration officials review certain visa and green card applications. The NYC public charge lawsuit was…
NYC COGE Launches $1.6M Campaign for 5 Ballot Questions
New York City’s Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE) has launched a $1.6 million public education campaign explaining five proposed City Charter amendments that NYC voters will consider on November 3, 2026. According to a report by amNewYork, the…
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.…
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 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…
