New York

Both Biden and Trump are touchy subjects in these two New York swing districts

Republicans and Democrats try to change the subject in two House races outside New York City.

By Emily Ngo |

Hochul and her lieutenant governor stay split over Biden

By Jason Beeferman and Nick Reisman |

Politics

The NYC mayor fundraised for a New York PAC. Now money is going out of state.

Eric Adams’ ally Al Cockfield has faced scrutiny before for spending by his Striving for a Better New York PAC.

By Jeff Coltin |

The Squad is shrinking. Now what?

By Nicholas Wu and Daniella Diaz |

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Albany

House Democrats feared a New York City toll plan. Hochul reversed it.

The move stoked anger among left-leaning Democrats and was ridiculed by gleeful Republicans.

By Nick Reisman |

Why this progressive state senator wants to challenge Eric Adams

By Jeff Coltin and Sally Goldenberg |

How New York’s mayoral control deal got done

By Joe Anuta |

City Hall

Inside the dramatic departure of New York City Hall’s top lawyer

A series of disagreements with Eric Adams’ office led to the ouster of the corporation counsel, whose permanent replacement has not been named.

By Joe Anuta |

More from POLITICO New York

Biden support slips in deep blue New York: ‘We’re a battleground state now’

Democrats are worried the president is taking New York for granted as the state becomes surprisingly competitive.

By Nick Reisman |

New York likely to miss 70 percent renewable target

A new state report found a major statutory target three years off schedule.

By Marie J. French |

New York City to restore library funding in impending budget

Previous reductions to cultural institutions will be reversed under a new budget deal announced Thursday.

By Jeff Coltin and Joe Anuta |

Why Hakeem Jeffries isn’t that upset about Jamaal Bowman’s loss

The party leader endorsed his embattled colleague, but has also taken on Bowman’s liberal allies in other New York Democratic skirmishes.

By Emily Ngo |

New York City plans cellphone ban in schools

The move in the nation’s largest school district comes amid growing warnings about the danger social media poses to children.

By Madina Touré |

Leading New York City progressive, mulling 2025 challenge to Eric Adams, to blast mayor’s budget cuts

City Comptroller Brad Lander said child care will likely be top of mind for voters in next year’s election.

By Madina Touré |

Hakeem Jeffries ally in New York Legislature beats back socialist challenge

DSA picked up an Assembly seat in Queens but saw Bowman lose big.

By Jeff Coltin |

Incumbent New York state legislators enjoy a quiet primary

Just one incumbent lost in what has been a historically sleepy primary night.

By Bill Mahoney |

Mannion wins Democratic primary in battleground upstate New York House seat

He now faces one of the nation’s most vulnerable Republican House members in Brandon Williams.

By Bill Mahoney |

Democrats in Long Island primary prioritize democracy. Suburban voters may not.

An ex-CNN host and chemist are fighting for the chance to take on Trump-endorsed Nick LaLota in a suburban area that has leaned GOP.

By Emily Ngo |

AOC, Sanders and other progressives rally for Bowman. Will it be enough?

A prominent pro-Israel group looks to unseat Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) in the most expensive House primary in the country’s history.

By Emily Ngo and Rich Mendez |

Inside the upstate NY House primary where Dems stand best chance of defeating GOP in November

The race in Syracuse pits a “feisty” U.S. Air Force vet against a former schoolteacher.

By Bill Mahoney |

Siena poll: Voters like Hochul’s congestion pricing pause but dislike Hochul

The survey found 45 percent of voters support her suspension of the plan, compared to 23 percent against it.

By Bill Mahoney |

Racism, lying allegations fly in final Latimer-Bowman debate

Four takeaways from the showdown between Latimer and Bowman.

By Nick Reisman |

Rents on 1M New York City apartments to increase amid affordability woes, as Adams faces reelection

The Rent Guidelines Board voted Monday to raise rents by 2.75 percent on the city’s regulated apartments.

By Janaki Chadha and Rich Mendez |