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 Judicial Elections: How Parties Pick Judges
New York City’s judicial selection system gives local political parties an important role in determining which candidates appear on the ballot for some judicial offices. A September 15 investigation by NY1 examined that process in Brooklyn,…
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…
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-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…
Hochul and Trump Clash Over $87 Million Police Funding
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and President Donald Trump’s administration are escalating a political fight over federal counterterrorism funding, with Hochul accusing Washington of “defunding the police” while campaigning for reelection. The dispute, which…
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…
