New York Politics

power Feb. 1, 2024

This Guy Really Loves Trash, Huh?Eric Adams rolled up to Thursday’s press conference in a garbage truck.

By Emily Leibert

bachelors Dec. 18, 2023

Imagine Blowing Up Your Life for Bill de BlasioOur ex-mayor’s new lady appears to have left her husband, according to the New York Post.

By Danielle Cohen

power May 9, 2023

‘I Would Like Everyone to Pretend That Was Their Son’AOC on Jordan Neely’s killing and who gets to feel safe in New York.

By Angelina Chapin

wildlife Apr. 13, 2023

I Feel Bad for the RatsAs New York wages war with our grossest residents, I can’t help but feel a sneaking pity.

By Danielle Cohen

wtf Oct. 16, 2022

NY Man Released a Sex Tape for his Congressional CampaignCandidate Mike Itkis called the video “a conversation piece.”

By Olivia Truffaut-Wong

politics June 16, 2022

I’d Skip Congress for Issa Rae’s Wedding, TooCan you really blame Representative Mondaire Jones for voting by proxy?

By Danielle Cohen

met gala 2022 May 2, 2022

Eric Adams’s Jacket Is Ending Gun Violence at the Met GalaNew York’s “nightlife mayor” and Hillary Clinton came with political clothing.

By Danielle Cohen

politics Jan. 5, 2022

Andrew Cuomo Avoids Three Criminal ChargesThe former governor will not face charges for allegedly groping a staffer or kissing other employees on the cheek.

By Olivia Truffaut-Wong and Claire Lampen

style Sept. 13, 2021

Local Mayor Attends Local BenefitBill de Blasio took to the streets of Manhattan to enter the Met Gala.

By Choire Sicha

the cut podcast June 30, 2021

Update: Maybe You Should Run for Office?On this week’s episode, we check back in with City Council candidate Jaslin Kaur.

By the Cut

art Jan. 9, 2020

A Few Suggestions for Andrew Cuomo’s Next PosterThe poster to commemorate his State of the State address is a good first draft, but it could use some improvements.

By Sarah Jones

encounter Sept. 5, 2018

Letitia James on Her Battle to Be New York’s Next Attorney GeneralThe onetime shoo-in worries that anti-Establishment fervor will undo all her dues paying.

By David Freedlander

new york politics Aug. 19, 2018

Can Andrew Cuomo Win by Being Andrew Cuomo Again?Even as he’s pushed leftward, the governor thinks there’s still plenty of elbow room for a Democrat like him.

By Chris Smith

new york politics May 9, 2018

Cynthia Nixon Jokes ‘Vote for the Homo, Not Cuomo’This one is sure to get under Andrew Cuomo’s skin.

By Amanda Arnold

politics Apr. 15, 2018

Cynthia Nixon Is Serious About Her Candidacy. You Should Be Too.She’s already won by moving the governor to the left. And she’s beginning to think she just might win the whole thing.

By Jessica Pressler

new york politics Apr. 14, 2018

Working Families Party Endorses Nixon, Despite Pressure From CuomoCynthia Nixon will now definitely have a place on the ballot this November if she wants it.

By Chas Danner

Nov. 5, 2017

Could a Democratic Socialist Actually Win a Spot on City Council?Probably not, but Jabari Brisport’s campaign is still a sign of the post-Bernie new-left revival.

By Frank Guan

in conversation Sept. 4, 2017

Bill de Blasio on Trump, Cuomo, and Getting New York to Like YouThe mayor thinks New Yorkers appreciate real talk, even if some of it is bad news. But also, he says, a lot of it isn’t.

By Chris Smith

June 28, 2017

GOP Mayoral Hopeful Paul Massey Drops Out of RaceThe real-estate developer cited the financial hurdles to taking out an incumbent.

By Jen Kirby

cover story Dec. 28, 2015

How Are You Enjoying the de Blasio Revolution?Experiments in a mayoralty focused on disrupting a city that may not want the disruption.

By Andrew Rice

Mar. 24, 2015

Governor Cuomo, It’s the President CallingRevelations from The Contender.

By Jaime Fuller

mario cuomo Jan. 1, 2015

Imagined Conversation: Mario Cuomo and the DevilThe late governor’s fictional 1990 encounter with Satan, when he considered running in the ‘92 presidential race.

By Joe Klein

May 23, 2014