A gun control coalition, 1199’s endorsement and still more Percoco

In this week’s headlines, Gov. Andrew Cuomo formed a coalition to combat gun violence and won a key – albeit expected – endorsement from 1199 SEIU, while the long-running corruption trial of his former top aide, Joe Percoco, kept on running.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• February 23, 2018

IDC's Peralta gets second challenger, who would be a first

Andrea Marra wants to be NY’s first transgender state senator

• By David Colon
• February 22, 2018

Updated: New York’s most prominent guns rights and gun control advocates

The latest mass shooting splits New York politicians.

• By Grace Segers
• February 21, 2018

How long can each New York City Council member serve?

Breaking down the confusing term limit rules in the New York City Council.

• February 21, 2018

The 5 City Council members eyeing the 2021 speakership

Some New York City Council members are already thinking about running to be the next council speaker in 2021.

• By Jeff Coltin
• February 20, 2018

A 2021 mayoral contender fact sheet

A rundown of the declared and likely 2021 New York City mayoral candidates, including how much they've raised so far.

• February 20, 2018

NYN Media Buzz: Feb. 20., 2018

• By Zach Williams
• February 20, 2018

Who'll be the next New York City mayor?

A way-too-early preview of the 2021 New York City mayoral race.

• By Jeff Coltin
• February 19, 2018

Shutting Rikers, de Blasio's NYC and the Florida shooting

Recapping the top political news of the week in New York.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• February 16, 2018

Sklarz hopes to become first transgender Assembly member

Sklarz is challenging Queens Assemblyman Brian Barnwell in the Democratic primary

• By Grace Segers
• February 15, 2018

WFP endorses three IDC challengers

The Working Families Party endorsed Alessandra Biaggi, Jessica Ramos and Rachel May

• By Grace Segers
• February 15, 2018

Diaz opens 2021 campaign account

Bronx Borough President Rubén Díaz Jr. has opened a 2021 campaign account, an early concrete move in his expected run for New York City mayor.

• By Jeff Coltin
• February 15, 2018