Additional progressive challengers take on the IDC

Almost every IDC member now has a primary opponent.

• By Grace Segers
• March 6, 2018

Crowley backs 1 of 7 Zeldin challengers

Rep. Joe Crowley raised $900,000 for 12 House candidates last week, including New Yorkers Anthony Brindisi, Max Rose and Kate Browning.

• By Grace Segers
• March 5, 2018

Carval-NO, Percoco jury begins deliberations and no budging on guns

In this week's headlines, Alberto Carvalho backed out of the New York City school chancellor job, closing arguments were made in the Percoco trial, and state senators clashed over gun measures in Albany.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• March 2, 2018

Gillibrand champions the #MeToo movement

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is optimistic that her part in the #MeToo movement – a bill to overhaul Congress’ sexual harassment reporting system – will soon pass in the Senate.

• By Grace Segers
• March 2, 2018

Kasirer edges Capalino as top NYC lobbying firm in 2017

There was some turnover in the top 10 lobbyists in New York City by compensation in 2017, with Kasirer LLC displacing James F. Capalino & Associates, Inc. for the highest spot. Kasirer and Capalino have been the top two highest earners since 2010.

• By Grace Segers
• March 2, 2018

Golden challenger Gounardes considering Assembly run instead

Bay Ridge Democrat Andrew Gounardes is considering running for indicted Assemblywoman Pamela Harris’ seat instead of mounting another challenge against state Sen. Martin Golden, one of the city's few Republican state lawmakers.

• By Jeff Coltin
• March 1, 2018

Other political figures who backed out of appointments

Alberto Carvalho isn’t the first politician to withdraw from a position – although in his case, it wasn’t driven by scandal or controversy but because he was beloved by local school board members and students who wanted him to stay. Here are some other national figures who have made waves by declining a position after being nominated.

• By Grace Segers
• March 1, 2018

New York's most competitive congressional races

There are eight New York congressional districts that are currently in play or may become more competitive, according to rankings by the Cook Political Report, Sabato’s Crystal Ball or Inside Elections with Nathan Gonzalez/Roll Call.

• By Grace Segers
• February 28, 2018

Cidadão Global closes its physical doors to live virtually

• By Jr.
• February 27, 2018

Updated: The biggest revelations in the Percoco trial

The corruption trial of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's former aide has generated bombshells.

• By Grace Segers
• February 27, 2018

Will Florida’s school shooting hurt New York Republicans?

Gun control may influence New York’s competitive congressional races.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• February 26, 2018