Three Years of Certainty in an Uncertain Brownstone Insurance Market
At renewal time, Brooklyn brownstone owners have learned to brace for the worst.
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2026 Governor’s Race: Hochul heads into final stretch with $33M war chest, and Mamdani on deck
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s re-election campaign and the New York State Democratic Party are heading into the final stretch of election season with more than $33 million combined in cash on hand after raising $8.4 million…
State Supreme Court Blocks Brooklyn Democratic Party from Voting on New Chair
A State Supreme Court judge has blocked a hotly anticipated vote of the Brooklyn Democratic Party to select a new party chair planned for Tuesday evening, until another judge can clarify what rules will govern that vote.
Brooklyn Democratic Party leadership vote delayed after appellate court tosses amended bylaws
The Brooklyn Democratic Party's new rules — introduced by outgoing party leader Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn — must be tossed out, an appellate court ruled Tuesday, upholding lower court decision and delivering a victory…
Blakeman Sought Matching Funds for Thousands of Ineligible Donations
The GOP candidate for governor submitted requests that could have granted him over $860,000 in public money he isn’t eligible for.
What to Know About NYC’s Five Ballot Proposals Ahead of Election Day
By Kaitlyn Schwanemann, The City Reporter This article was originally published on September 23 at 8 a.m.
It’s a Grind: Gateway Project Pushes Through With Tunnel Boring Milestone
Now comes the boring part. A years-long campaign to build the first new Hudson River rail tunnel in more than a century took a sizable step forward Monday with the launch of the first 1,700-ton machine that will bore…
NY Elections, Census and Redistricting Update 09/28/26
This week: Election Law Litigation Deadlines; Brooklyn Democrats’ Leadership Fight Continues in Appellate Division; Webinar on New York Voting Rights Act; Attorney General’s Preclearance Activity; Test Census Raises…
Brooklyn Dems’ chaotic organizational meeting leaves leadership question unanswered
The Brooklyn Democratic Party’s chaotic, hours-delayed organizational meeting descended into chaos on Wednesday, beset with tech issues, incongruous vote counts and all-out shouting matches.
Hochul leads Blakeman in two new polls as Trump, Mamdani loom over governor’s race
Gov. Kathy Hochul leads Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman in two polls released Wednesday, though the surveys differ sharply on the size of her advantage less than six weeks before Election Day.
MTA to launch campaign educating riders on OMNY use, amid continued fare cap complaints
The MTA will soon launch a public information campaign aimed at informing riders on how best to employ the relatively new OMNY tap-and-pay system, in response to some straphanger complaints specifically surrounding its…
What to Know About NYC’s 5 Ballot Proposals Ahead of Election Day
Election Day is coming up in New York City, on Nov.
NY Elections, Census and Redistricting Update 09/22/26
This week: What Candidates and Political Professionals Need To Know As Election Day Approaches; Brooklyn Democrats’ Leadership Fight Continues in Court; Federal Court Challenge to Even Year Voting Slowly Advances;…
Opinion: ‘Pothole Politics’ Should Mean Fixing Our Schools
"Green Schools were actually part of Mayor Mamdani’s campaign platform.
To Spur More Housing, Voters Weakened Pols’ Power. One Still Wants a Say
by Samantha Maldonado, The City Reporter This article was originally published on September 17 at 11:59 a.m.
Landlines, Magazines, Puzzles: This NYC Suburb Is Bringing Back Screen-Free Childhoods
Earlier this month, kindergarteners in Croton-on-Hudson started the school year without screens after a campaign by hundreds of local parents.
A Rezoning Grows In Brooklyn, And What Else Happened This Week In Housing
After voters passed measures that could compel Bay Ridge to permit more housing, Councilmember Kayla Santosuosso decided to advance her own rezoning—and get the district out of the affordable housing basement.
To Spur More Housing, NYC Voters Weakened Pols’ Power. One Still Wants a Say.
Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, has tree-lined streets, views of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and, compared to most other areas in the city, hardly any new housing.
NYC Governor’s Race: Hochul pushes back against Blakeman’s criticism of utility relief rebates, picks up Working Families Party backing
Gov. Kathy Hochul pushed back Wednesday against Republican rival Bruce Blakeman’s charge that energy rebate checks arriving weeks before Election Day amount to an election-year gimmick, saying she would not make New…
‘Whole Lot of Nothing’: Mamdani’s Vision Zero Plan Dilutes Adams-Era Daylighting
The mayor's new daylighting commitment falls short of his campaign trail promise to implement the safety measure citywide.
Judge blocks Brooklyn Democratic Party rule changes, party pledges to appeal
A judge tossed out Brooklyn Democratic Party chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn’s party rule changes on Monday, declaring that the August vote approving the changes was “improper.” Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Jill…
Mamdani’s COGE launches $1.6M push to explain 5 ‘faster government’ ballot questions
New Yorkers will soon start seeing ads promising “faster government” across the city as Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s charter commission launches a $1.6 million campaign Tuesday around five proposed City Charter changes headed…
Judge Strikes Down Controversial Rule Changes Benefitting Embattled Brooklyn Party Boss
A New York Supreme Court judge ruled against Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn on Monday, declaring that outgoing executive committee members had “no authority” to vote on sweeping rule changes…
In Brooklyn, a Judge-Maker’s Steady Wins Raise Eyebrows
A court battle over a dramatic rewriting of party rules will shape the selection of future judges.
‘Dancing for Democracy’ brings voter registration drive to Downtown Brooklyn on Sept. 15
Downtown Brooklyn will trade the campaign trail for the dance floor as a free, all-ages event aims to combine music, community and voter registration ahead of the city’s upcoming election cycles.
NY Elections, Census and Redistricting Update 09/14/26
This week: Proposed 2030 Census Changes Would Limit the Count & Impact New York Population Count; Legislation Before Governor Hochul Would Extend Voting Hours; Brooklyn Democrats’ Leadership Fight Continues in Court;…
LPC To Review Revised Proposal For All-Affordable Project at 257 Canal Street In Soho, Manhattan
The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) is expected to vote tomorrow on 257 Canal Street, a 20-story affordable housing building in Soho, Manhattan.
2026 Governor’s Race: Blakeman under fire after endorsing candidate who called 9/11 an ‘inside job’
U.S. Reps. Jerry Nadler and Nydia Velázquez are criticizing Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman after he endorsed a congressional candidate who has said “9/11 was an inside job,” while other campaign…
Op-ed | Bay Ridge is losing its zoning vote. We must act now.
Residents of Bay Ridge: As someone who loves and cares deeply about our neighborhood, I have concerning news to share about the future of development here.
NY Elections, Census and Redistricting Update 09/08/26
This week: Brooklyn Democrats’ Rules Change Goes Back to Court; Good Government Groups Affirm Commitment to Election Integrity; State Board of Elections Adopts Rules for Ballot Drop Boxes; N.Y.C.