The legislature’s challenge to the governor goes beyond housing; both houses also rejected Hochul’s measures to modify bail reform, add charter schools and fund the MTA. 

The meeting received an extraordinary amount of community engagement, with more than 300 people on the Zoom call.

The consensus was the proposed hub “would make a dangerous intersection even worse."

"We can’t put off dealing with our housing crises. We have to make a dent.”

"We are putting our resources on those who are doing the most significant harm and asking in court every single day for bail.”

The war is not forgotten, nor are its victims, nor is Ukraine’s crucial role right now in the global struggle for democracy.

Here’s what to know about the process, and what to expect if you’re chosen to join.

Community Board 7 held its first meeting of the year on Tuesday night, presided over by its new chair, Beverly Donohue.

"A community board is an advocacy organization that can elevate community concerns to the attention of city, state and federal government in ways individuals cannot."

Has anyone seen the teams?

A walk around the neighborhood yielded mixed results.

With all the talk about the end of democracy, you would think that turnout would have set records, especially on the Upper West Side, known for its political activism.

The future of New York City’s transit system, still struggling to rebound from the pandemic, could be on the line in Tuesday’s election for governor.

"I have a bit of PTSD.  I think I'll just wait to find out the next day."

“There is no shelter in Texas, there is no help like there is here.”

If you missed last night's one-and-only debate between the candidates in New York's race for governor, you can catch up here.

"What should be must-see TV for New Yorkers." -Gotham Gazette

A few got physical with attendees around them, and one man jumped on the stage, but was immediately removed by the police, who were there in force.

Here's a link to register and to get an absentee ballot.

That observation turned out to be an accurate lead-in to what came next.

"The climate in our country has changed since the 2020 election and January 6."

Jerry Nadler has defeated his colleague of thirty years, Carolyn Maloney.

The candidates and their representatives are out in force looking for last-minute votes, as registered Democrats go to the polls today for the second time this summer.

Let’s say you haven’t paid much attention to this unusual race...

Redistricting created a new district for us to consider: State Senate District 47.

Let’s say you haven’t paid much attention to this unusual race...

The Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra brings together world-class Ukrainian musicians in the artistic defense of their homeland.

Sure, a Republican taking the 12th District might defy demographics, probability, logic and physics, but Mike Zumbluskas is undeterred.

The most striking thing about Tuesday night's debate was how much the candidates are in alignment on major issues.

Primary Day is August 23rd and one thing is for sure: Manhattan will lose at least one of its most powerful political players.