Tag: politics

Shaun Donovan has an impressive resume, but is it the right resume for New York City? Donovan served as the Director of the Office of Management and Budget during

New York faces a seemingly endless series of crises, and no shortage of opinions about how to solve them.  Dozens of candidates have entered the race

Gale Brewer's decision to enter the race for her old City Council seat creates a challenge for her competitors

At least two things are notable about the 2021 City Council Democratic primary election

Primary Day is June 23rd, and incumbent Congressman Jerry Nadler faces two challengers: Lindsey Boylan and Jonathan Herzog. The Rag spoke with each

Primary Day is June 23rd, and incumbent Congressman Jerry Nadler faces two challengers: Lindsey Boylan and Jonathan Herzog. The Rag spoke with each

Primary Day is June 23rd, and incumbent Congressman Jerry Nadler faces two challengers: Lindsey Boylan and Jonathan Herzog. It's a rare challenge for Nadler, who

Upper West Siders are opening their wallets in a big way for Pete Buttigieg, the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana and a top contender for the Democratic presidential nomination.

The Women's March is back this Saturday and it starts on the Upper West Side. People can enter the march area at 72nd Street and Central Park West at 10:30 a.m.

President Donald Trump sent a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday decrying the impeachment inquiry and urging her not to move forward. In that letter

Vice President Mike Pence is expected to attend a fundraiser on West End Avenue and 81st Street late Thursday afternoon, and at least one

Upper West Siders aren’t sold on congestion pricing, are eager to see misbehaving cyclists ticketed, and remain very concerned about

A sunny day and sizable crowd greeted Senator Kirsten Gillibrand on the Upper West Side on Sunday, as she kicked off her campaign for president

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will give a speech in front of Trump International Hotel on Sunday afternoon to kick off her campaign for president.

Upper West Siders have quietly, and not so quietly, been making their opinions known about politics for decades. In recent days, readers

Seven candidates for public advocate qualified for a televised debate on Wednesday, based on fundraising and endorsement standards established

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has upended Washington D.C., criticizing Democrats and Republicans alike.

Now that New York City Public Advocate Letitia “Tish” James has become the first woman and the first African-American elected State Attorney General in New York,

Local politicians came to the Community Board 7 meeting on Tuesday to update people about their plans for the coming legislative sessions.

New York City Public Advocate Tish James won election to become New York State Attorney General, and a large group