New York City

Congressional candidate Claire Valdez, Congressional candidate Brad Lander, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and Congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier raise their hands during the 'Our Team, Our Year' Get Out The Vote (GOTV) rally for local candidates ahead of next week's Primary Elections, at the Kings Theatre in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, NY, June 18, 2026.

It’s Official: Palestine Has Changed US Politics Forever It’s Official: Palestine Has Changed US Politics Forever

The epic results in New York confirmed it: Support for Palestinian rights is driving an unprecedented political transformation—and there’s no going back. 

Jun 25, 2026 / Margaret DeReus

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrates with Democratic congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier during an election night watch party Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in New York.

Mamdani and the DSA Just Sent a Seismic Message: The Revolution Is Here to Stay Mamdani and the DSA Just Sent a Seismic Message: The Revolution Is Here to Stay

A stunning trio of congressional victories proved that the political earthquake the mayor and his allies ushered in was no fluke.

Jun 24, 2026 / Ross Barkan

New York Governor Kathy Hochul celebrates with State Assemblyman Micah Lasher, who won the NY-12 congressional primary, at an election-night party.

The New York City Race Where the Establishment Won The New York City Race Where the Establishment Won

And why that’s a good thing.

Jun 24, 2026 / Joan Walsh

Congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier speaks during a Get Out the Vote rally at King's Theater on June 18, 2026, in New York City.

Darializa Avila Chevalier Wants “Babies, Not Bombs” Darializa Avila Chevalier Wants “Babies, Not Bombs”

As a critical primary approaches, we talk to the organizer and congressional candidate about Palestine, New York City, and her experience of an unexpectedly vicious campaign.

Jun 22, 2026 / Jack Mirkinson

Representative Jerry Nadler (D-NY) speaks on May 27, 2026, in Newark, New Jersey, after inspecting Delaney Hall, which is being used as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center.

Jerry Nadler Is Still Campaigning Jerry Nadler Is Still Campaigning

His name isn’t on the ballot, but the veteran congressman’s working overtime for Micah Lasher.

Jun 22, 2026 / John Nichols

Alex Bores, Democratic candidate in New York’s 12th Congressional District, speaks during the NY-12 for Congress: Candidate Forum at 92NY, April 15, 2026, in New York.

How a New York Primary Wound Up at the Center of the AI Storm How a New York Primary Wound Up at the Center of the AI Storm

Alex Bores is engulfed in a brutal (and super-expensive) battle over how technology will change work, life, and society.

Jun 19, 2026 / John Nichols

New York State Assemblywoman Claire Valdez speaks at the “New York Is Not For Sale” Rally with Zohran Mamdani, Bernie Sanders, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at Forrest Hills Stadium in the Queens borough of New York City.

Claire Valdez Is Making All the Right Enemies Claire Valdez Is Making All the Right Enemies

The RNC keeps attacking the popular ideas of a democratic socialist who is running for Congress in New York City.

Jun 17, 2026 / John Nichols

New York Knicks fans celebrate winning Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, on June 10, 2026, in New York City.

The Knicks Lifted a City on Their Backs The Knicks Lifted a City on Their Backs

After 53 years, the city and its basketball team can finally celebrate together.

Jun 16, 2026 / Dave Zirin

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents run out of Delaney Hall Immigration Detention Center on June 7, 2026.

The Trump Administration Is Addicted to Violence The Trump Administration Is Addicted to Violence

In this week’s Elie v. US, our justice correspondent warns of a potential ICE invasion of New York. Plus: The administration escalates its assault on trans rights.

Jun 12, 2026 / Elie Mystal

A general view inside Madison Square Garden as the New York Knicks celebrate their 107–106 victory against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 10, 2026, in New York City.

With the Trump Stench Gone, the Knicks Make History With the Trump Stench Gone, the Knicks Make History

The bad vibes lifted, and basketball fans witnessed a miracle at Madison Square Garden.

Jun 11, 2026 / Dave Zirin

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