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Question Alvin Bragg’s Methods, But the Numbers Don’t Lie

The Manhattan district attorney has proved that a “tough on crime” attitude isn’t necessary to achieve public safety in New York.

Question Alvin Bragg's Methods, But Numbers Don't Lie

Mamdani will appoint prominent NYPD critic as New York City’s sheriff

NYPD Lieutenant Edwin Raymond speaks with his attorney John Scola, left, during presser in front of One Police Plaza. Edwin Raymond previously sued the NYPD over alleged arrest...

Mamdani endorses former Columbia encampment organizer Darializa Avila Chevalier

The challenger for Adriano Espaillat's seat in Congress joins Brad Lander and Claire Valdez on the mayor's list of endorsees. -- The post Mamdani endorses former Columbia encampmen...

Mayor Mamdani fires NYC sheriff, appoints former NYPD Lieutenant and whistleblower Edwin Raymond

Edwin Raymond, who was with the NYPD for 15 years, wrote a book about his experience in the NYPD.

The People’s Attorney: How A Candidate For A Little-Known Public Office Plans To Take On Trump

Democratic Socialists of America member Marissa Roy spoke with HuffPost about how she would use the city attorney’s office to protect working-class voters from wage-stealing bosses...

Assemblymember Wright carries family torch of making a fairer criminal justice system

Assemblymember Jordan Wright, a Democrat, represents Harlem The Harlem Democrat is sponsoring a bill that would strip racial details from the criminal charging system. [ more â...

Mamdani taps behavioral health leader to head new Office of Community Safety

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani arrives for a press conference. Dr. Ayesha Delany-Brumsey previously served in a top behavioral health role during former Mayor Bill de Blasioââ‚...

Hochul for Goldman, Mamdani for Lander in tight Lower Manhattan primary

Gov. Hochul endorsed Rep. Dan Goldman at an event with DC 37. Polls show a close race between Rep. Dan Goldman and former City Comptroller Brad Lander. [ more › ]

Manhattan DA Bragg investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell for sexual assault

NEW YORK — Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has opened an investigation into a sexual assault allegation against California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, the Daily News has...

Bruce Blakeman’s legal win could unlock $3.5M for his campaign

New York Republican Gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman attends a rally in Queens to combat antisemitism. Republicans argued the Democratic appointees on a state board acted...

Manhattan DA Bragg urges Meta to help stop immigration scams on Facebook, WhatsApp

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg speaks at a press conference in the borough on Aug. 6, 2025. Fraudsters on those social media platforms are stealing money from immigran...

Candidate steps up to run for Addison County prosecutor post held by embattled incumbent

Mayor Mamdani flexes political power with endorsement of Espaillat challenger

Rep. Adriano Espaillat spoke at a rally for then-candidate Mamdani in October 2025. Mamdani has now endorsed two challengers of Democratic incumbents and opposes Rep. Nydia Vel...

New ADA’s Sworn In

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the appointment of four new Assistant District Attorneys to the Queens District Attorney’s Office. The new prosecutors and the law s...

Mamdani Vowed to Back Espaillat. Now He May Endorse a D.S.A. Challenger.

The mayor is seriously considering getting behind Darializa Avila Chevalier, a democratic socialist challenging Representative Adriano Espaillat in an Upper Manhattan House primary...

NYC's LGBTQIA+ office leader poised to tackle 'entrenched disparities'

Taylor Brown, at an announcement where Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced she would be the first head of the city's new LGBTQIA+ affairs office. Attorney Taylor Brown is the highes...

Mamdani Asserts Control Over N.Y.P.D., Saying He Would Overrule Tisch

Although Mayor Zohran Mamdani often seems to defer to his police commissioner, Jessica Tisch, he insisted that he had the final say in policing matters.

The district that ‘belongs to the left’: WFP details its primary strategy in NY

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso was joined by Rep. Nydia Velázquez and State AG Letitia James at a rally. Reynoso is running for Velázquez's seat. A Congressional...

Mamdani Launches NYC Office To Fight Deed Theft After City Council Member’s Viral Protest Arrest

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced a new city office to fight unscrupulous and often illegal methods by which city residents are losing their homes.

Mamdani announces deed theft prevention office in wake of NYC councilmember’s arrest

Mayor Zohran Mamdani The mayor pledged to establish the office to protect homeowners from fraud and theft during his campaign. [ more › ]

Mamdani endorses City Council candidate who accused Cuomo of sexual harassment

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed Lindsey Boylan — the first woman to publicly accuse former Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment — in a City Council race on Friday, hi...

Mamdani fills key post in new community safety office with behavioral health expert

Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed a longtime behavioral health leader on Tuesday to serve as commissioner of his newly created Office of Community Safety, filling a key post in an off...

This Jewish lawyer is running against a rabbi to represent the Upper West Side in Albany

Eli Northrup has Bernie Sanders' backing — and a complex relationship with the word "Zionism." -- The post This Jewish lawyer is running against a rabbi to represent the Upper West...