What’s next for the Squadriano after Adriano Espaillat’s loss?Two likely possibilities: A new leader could emerge, or they could break apart. Sep 14 26September 14, 2026Article at City & State NY
New rules: You don’t need labor during an election; you need them afterIn the reshuffling of power over the past two years, Big Labor has lost several big races. Jul 13 26July 13, 2026Article at City & State NY
Opinion: No one’s boosted Latino politics like DSASocialist politics has come full circle in the past 80 years. Jun 15 26June 15, 2026Article at City & State NY
Like AOC, but to the leftDarializa Avila Chevalier, a pro-Palestinian activist and self-described “millennial with an internet connection” is actually giving Rep. Adriano Espaillat a run for his money. Jun 15 26June 15, 2026Article at City & State NY
Is Zohran Mamdani ready for the World Cup?The international sporting event is yet another managerial test for the mayor. Jun 08 26June 08, 2026Article at City & State NY
Nobody’s happy about Mamdani’s scaled down Puerto Rican eventReps. Adriano Espaillat and Nydia Velázquez are doing their own event Jun 03 26June 03, 2026Article at City & State NY
DSA is targeting Rep. Adriano Espaillat in NY-13Darializa Avila Chevalier is a pro-Palestine activist and public defense investigator who is running against the uptown power broker. Apr 27 26April 27, 2026Article at City & State NY
New York political predictions for 2026Looking ahead to the year’s biggest budget fights and most competitive congressional races. Dec 22 25December 22, 2025Article at City & State NY
Rafael Salamanca Jr. is eyeing Bronx borough hall. He has to topple Vanessa Gibson to get there.The term-limited City Council member is giving the incumbent beep a serious primary challenge. Jun 09 25June 09, 2025Article at City & State NY
Zohran Mamdani is trying to build a new NYC Democratic primary coalitionCan the 33-year-old surprise breakout candidate unite Muslim and South Asian voters, young leftists and even convince some former Eric Adams supporters? May 05 25May 05, 2025Article at City & State NY
WTF is Eric Adams doing?The New York City mayor says he will run in the Democratic primary for reelection. He’s also aggressively cozying up to President Donald Trump and the G... Jan 24 25January 24, 2025Article at City & State NY
Commentary: Latinos in New York and the 2024 presidential electionPrecinct-level data shows that Harris won Latinos by less than Biden did, but Latino voters did not defect to Trump en masse. Dec 22 24December 22, 2024Article at City & State NY
Does Ydanis Rodríguez want his old council seat back?There’s some speculation that the DOT commish is considering a primary challenge to City Council Member Carmen De La Rosa. Dec 12 24December 12, 2024Article at City & State NY
The 2024 Power of Diversity: Latino 100Many Latino politicians are on the upswing in New York. In the scramble to challenge New York City Mayor Eric Adams, state Sens. Jessica Ramos and Zellnor Myrie are credible rivals who could catch on with voters. At the start of the year, New York… Sep 16 24September 16, 2024Article at City & State NY
Jessica Ramos, no-nonsense state senator from Queens, is running for NYC mayorState Sen. Jessica Ramos has marched in New York City’s annual Labor Day Parade at least 16 times. First as a communications professional working for several labor unions, later under former Mayor Bill de Blasio’s administration, and most recently as… Sep 13 24September 13, 2024Article at City & State NY
Eric Adams walks in faith: What that means for NYC and his reelection bidThe last time New York City Mayor Eric Adams was baptized, it was on Rikers Island. Commemorating Good Friday, the Rev. Al Sharpton and the Rev. Herbert Daughtry performed the religious rite for the mayor and 11 incarcerated men at the embattled… Sep 03 24September 03, 2024Article at City & State NY
What does 2026 hold for Kathy Hochul?There may be a presidential election and a mayoral race between now and then, but that doesn’t mean that Gov. Kathy Hochul isn’t thinking about her next reelection. “2026 may be a long way off, (but) I’m running. I’m preparing for that race,” Hochul… Jul 15 24July 15, 2024Article at City & State NY
In split with Hochul, Delgado calls on Biden to drop outIn a stunning political split, Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado broke with Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday and called on President Joe Biden to end his presidential campaign so that another candidate could become the Democratic presidential nominee. “I have… Jul 10 24July 10, 2024Article at City & State NY
Espaillat-backed Xavier Santiago fails to unseat Eddie GibbsIncumbent Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs came out ahead of first-time challenger Xavier Santiago in the Assembly District 68 primary Tuesday night, despite Santiago’s high-profile endorsements. With nearly 99% of scanners reported on election night,… Jun 26 24June 26, 2024Article at City & State NY
Tom Suozzi’s special election win gives Democrats hope for NovemberDemocrat Tom Suozzi cruised to victory Tuesday night over Republican candidate Mazi Melesa Pilip in the special election for New York’s 3rd Congressional District – a resounding rebuke of harsh Republican rhetoric on immigration and the migrant… Feb 14 24February 14, 2024Article at City & State NY