Five things to know about newly elected NYC Speaker Julie Menin
The New York City Council has a new speaker: Julie Menin. In ascending to the speakership, Menin replaces…
Hochul proposes mental health first-aid training for all 10th graders
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. New York Gov. Kathy…
Hochul’s State of the State boosts Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park revitalization
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2026 State of the State address pointed to investing in Harlem infrastructure, including revitalization plans…
Mayor Eric Adams’ Frequent Foreign Trips Spark Criticism
Mayor Eric Adams has been stepping up his travel game as of late, drawing a huge discourse online.…
Brooklyn Democrats Rally for Unity and Justice
The mayoral election is finished, but the Brooklyn Democratic Party is just getting started backing its candidates and…
“Tish” James Rallies Support in Brooklyn Amid Federal Indictment
New York State Attorney General Letitia “Tish” James addressed her federal indictment for mortgage fraud, prompted by the…
Sen. Kevin Parker fronts Shutdown Relief for NY Federal Workers
Democratic State Sen. Kevin S. Parker has reintroduced two bills in Albany aimed at protecting federal employees in…
NYC No Kings Day 2.0
For a second time this year, millions of protesters took to the streets across the nation on Oct.…
‘Hands Off’ NYC coalition blasts Trump admin in anticipation of troop threat
More than a week into the ongoing federal government shutdown, a broad coalition of elected officials and advocates…