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…
Blakeman Poll Shows Narrower New York Governor Race
Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman says a new campaign poll shows him within four points of Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul in the 2026 New York governor race. The survey shows a much closer race than recent independent polls. It also offers…
NYC Campaign Mailer Draws Scrutiny Over Pied-à-Terre Tax Claims
Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman is facing scrutiny over campaign mailers sent to New York City homeowners that resembled official tax-assessment notices and warned recipients they could be subject to the city’s new pied-à-terre tax. The…
Democrats and Republicans Draw Battle Lines for November Midterms
Democrats and Republicans are sharpening their campaign messages as the 2026 midterm elections enter the fall campaign season, with Democrats emphasizing the economy and affordability while Republicans focus heavily on progressive politics and the…
NY-17 House Race Draws National Democratic Focus
The race between Republican Rep. Mike Lawler and Democratic challenger Cait Conley is emerging as a major battleground in New York’s 2026 midterm elections, with Democrats targeting Lawler’s Hudson Valley seat as they seek to regain control…
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…
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,…
New York 2026 Primary Results Reshape NYC Congressional Races
The New York 2026 primary election results have determined the Democratic nominees in several congressional districts, including competitive races in New York City. According to CNN’s New York 2026 primary results, several races were decisive while…
Federal Court Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Seeking New York Voter Information
A federal court dismissed a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) lawsuit that sought New York’s complete voter file. The decision marks an important moment in the debate over voter data, election administration, and state authority. According to a…
How AI Is Shaping NYC Congressional Campaigns in the 2026 Primaries
Artificial intelligence has become an unexpected talking point in the 2026 NYC primary elections, with candidates across several congressional districts openly discussing how they use tools such as ChatGPT and Claude. According to a report by City &…
