Tag: New York
NYC Comptroller and Advocates Consider Legal Action Over Congestion Pricing Delay
New York City Comptroller is considering legal action over Gov. Kathy Hochul's decision to suspend congestion pricing. | William Alatriste for the Ne [...]
Jamaal Bowman Faces Significant Challenge from George Latimer Backed by Pro-Israel Super PACs
Rep. Jamaal Bowman's reelection bid is imperiled by the millions of dollars being poured into the race by pro-Israel organizations. | Francis Chung/P [...]
New York’s Abortion Rights Amendment Temporarily Removed from Ballot Due to Legal Challenge
Efforts to codify abortion rights in the state constitution in New York suffered a setback Tuesday when a conservative judge said it violated state l [...]
Tensions Escalate Between NYC Mayor Eric Adams and City Council
In exploring the administration’s handling of sexual harassment complaints, Councilmember Lincoln Restler (center) raised questions about recent laws [...]
Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations in NYC Garner Support Amid Campus Unrest
Nearly 1,000 protesters flocked to Foley Square to rally on Wednesday in New York City. | Madina Touré/POLITICO
In response to the recent arrest o [...]
Eric Adams Contributor Pleads Guilty to Straw Donor Scheme
Thursday's deal was hashed out between Shamsuddin Riza and the office of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg (above). | Frank Franklin II/AP
S [...]
Trump Challenges Gag Order Ahead of New York Trial, Criticizes Prosecutors on Social Media
Trump’s latest tirade comes ahead of his rally in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, on Saturday evening, the last before jury selection in his New York tr [...]
Sen. Bob Menendez’s Bribery Trial to Proceed in May, Wife’s Trial Delayed
Nadine Menendez (center) and husband Bob Menendez (right) leave Manhattan federal court on March 11 in New York. | Jeenah Moon/AP
Senator Bob Mene [...]
Federal Probe Investigates NYC Mayor Eric Adams for Alleged Receipt of Free Airline Upgrades
Prosecutors appear to be looking into whether New York City Mayor Eric Adams received free upgrades on flights on Turkish Airlines. | Eduardo Munoz A [...]
Rep. Gregory Meeks Faces Local Test Amidst Global Concerns
The House Foreign Affairs Committee's ranking Democrat, Gregory Meeks, is facing a key political test back home. | Francis Chung/POLITICO
Rep. Gre [...]
