Eric Adams, Still the Mayor, Is Increasingly Out of Office

In the waning days of his term, Mayor Eric Adams is spending a significant portion of his time far from New York City.

News
New Orleans Elects Ex-Convict Calvin Duncan as Criminal Court Clerk

Mr. Duncan was elected clerk of the criminal court in New Orleans on Saturday, ousting an incumbent who claimed Mr. Duncan had never been cleared of the murder that sent him to prison.

News
Who Will Be Mamdani’s City Council Partner? Get Ready for a Battle.

The heated contest to become City Council speaker took shape in Puerto Rico, where the leading contenders jockeyed for votes at a beachside political gathering.

News
Among Mamdani’s Many Upcoming Challenges: Fixing New York City’s Schools

Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect, will encounter dwindling enrollment, lackluster reading scores and federal officials spoiling for a fight.

News
New York Prepares for a Potential Trump Immigration Crackdown

The election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor has stoked speculation that President Trump might move to send forces into the city.

News
5 Pressing Housing Issues for Mamdani, From Airbnb to Angry Landlords

When Zohran Mamdani becomes mayor, he will immediately have to confront a host of issues that have little to do with “freezing the rent,” his main housing-related pledge.

News
For Zohran Mamdani, Winning Is One Thing. Governing Will Be Quite Another.

Being mayor of New York City is often referred to as the second hardest job in the country, but the task may be even more complicated for Zohran Mamdani.

News
Zohran Mamdani’s Critical Views on Israel Continue to Divide Jewish New Yorkers

Jewish leaders had a mixed reaction to the election of Zohran Mamdani, who has repeatedly criticized Israel’s treatment of Palestinians and its conduct during the war in Gaza.

News
McGreevey’s Bid for Political Comeback Moves to a Runoff

Jim McGreevey, the former governor of New Jersey, is hoping to become the mayor of Jersey City. No candidate won 50 percent of the vote, so the race is headed to a runoff.

News
Scenes From the N.Y.C. Mayoral Election

A contentious election that gained worldwide attention drew droves of voters from brownstone Brooklyn to suburban Staten Island.

News