New York’s 51-member city council unanimously selected Julie Menin as its next speaker. She could help determine the prospects for Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s ambitious agenda.
Results in New Jersey, Virginia and key ballot measures highlight voter unrest with the status quo — and raise new questions about Republican momentum heading into 2026.
Economists hate it, but imposed in moderation it isn’t automatically ruinous. Meat-ax approaches like Zohran Mamdani’s in New York City might appeal to the voters, but they risk doing more harm than good.
The city’s movement toward free care for kids up to age 2 could be a gamechanger with national implications. And it’s a sign of the growing political strength of working parents.
New York City’s Democratic mayoral nominee has idealism and charisma. If he wins, he’ll need someone with a deep understanding of how a city works to translate passion into governance. There’s an obvious candidate.
Its ideals, expressed by New York’s Democratic mayoral nominee, have seen plenty of success around the world. Maybe it’s time for a third party that would unapologetically stand for working- and middle-class Americans.
Under a state law enacted this year, individuals can face additional penalties if they’re caught wearing a face covering while committing a crime.
Andrew Cuomo avoided the mistakes that kept his father from reaching his full potential. But then he found other mistakes to make.
Mamdani intends to freeze rent and offer free bus service and child care. Although a Democratic socialist, he insists he will be pragmatic in office.
A statue in Times Square depicting an ordinary Black woman has held up a mirror to people's attitudes about race and celebration.
Citizens Union, a good government group dating back to the 19th century, called for Andrew Cuomo to resign as governor four years ago. It’s just endorsed him for NYC mayor.
In New York, Cuomo's bid for mayor has gone from unlikely to almost inevitable. In other states, more new parties are forming.
New York's mayor, embroiled in legal trouble, has no chance at winning a second term. Meanwhile, the two parties argue about whether the legislative year can even begin in Minnesota.
New York City’s Department of Transportation awarded a third of its contracts to minority- and women-owned businesses last year, a priority of Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez.
Charging motorists to drive in a large swath of Manhattan has been decades in the making, and the idea has had some success elsewhere in the world.
Parks gained popular and political support during the pandemic. That hasn’t translated into increased funding, especially for smaller neighborhood parks.
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