The Man Who Could Become New York City’s Emergency Mayor
Progressive Democrat Jumaane Williams, next in line to succeed Eric Adams, stands by as turmoil envelops City Hall.
NY Democrats urge Council Speaker Adrienne Adams to run for mayor as ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo snags another endorsement
Some Democrats are urging Council Speaker Adrienne Adams to throw her hat into the race for mayor while incumbent Mayor Eric ...
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New York City Council 2025 primary races to watch
In a year when much of the political attention is focused on the mayor and the White House, here are City Council races to watch. TLDR: Incumbent faces YIMBY and NYPD challengers. Incumbent: Chris ...
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City Council considers resolutions on federal health spending, breaking from mum mayor
The City Council plans to advance a series of resolutions calling on the federal government to preserve scientific ...
How the Mayor of New York Could Be Removed From Office—and What Would Happen Next
The governor of New York is empowered to remove the New York City mayor from office by both state law and the City Charter.
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City Council candidate proposes WEINER Act to bar sex offenders from elected office
Sarah Batchu is running against former Rep. Anthony Weiner, who served time for sexting a minor, in lower Manhattan.
Ahead of Council hearing, NYPD releases trove of info on surveillance tech
The NYPD has inked contracts for a canine-mounted camera system, an unmanned submersible used in New York’s waterways and spent more than $750,000 on a robot dog and accessories including laser ...
New York City argues for noncitizen voting law before state’s top court
New York’s top court has been asked to reverse a ruling against a law that would allow noncitizens to vote in New York City ...
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New Majority NYC drops slate of City Council 2025 endorsements
While the New Majority NYC gave incumbent City Council Member Shahana Hanif the first-ranked endorsement for the District 39 ...