In a televised debate on NY1, Rep. Jamaal Bowman and his Democratic primary challenger, Westchester County Executive George Latimer, traded policy positions and sharp words just two days before the start of early voting. The Democratic primary in the 16th Congressional District is one of the more hotly contested primary races in our area. NY1 inves…

Almost 50 years in the making, congestion pricing in New York City was dealt a shocking blow this week when Gov. Kathy Hochul “indefinitely” paused the plan to toll people driving into Midtown and lower Manhattan. Hochul’s decision — just weeks before the plan was going into effect — has New Yorkers scratching their heads as to what led to her deci…

After 11 hours of deliberation, 12 men and women found former President Donald Trump guilty on all 34 felony charges of falsifying business records in his New York City criminal hush-money trial. This is the first time a former president has been convicted of a crime. Sentencing is scheduled for July 11, only four days before the Republican Nationa…

At the end of March, NYPD officers shot and killed a 19-year-old in Queens who was apparently facing a mental health crisis. The death of Win Rozario once again put scrutiny on how the NYPD handles mental health calls and whether the city’s non-police response program is working. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross, political reporter Bobby C…

This week, both Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul broke out their passports. The mayor went to Rome to attend a conference, and the governor went to both Italy and Ireland to speak at conferences. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross, political reporter Bobby Cuza and statehouse reporter Bernadette Hogan discuss Adams’ and Hochul’s intern…

Mayor Eric Adams may be facing a new challenger in next year’s mayoral primary, this time from his home borough of Brooklyn. This week, State Sen. Zellnor Myrie announced he is exploring a bid for mayor in 2025. Myrie is the second potential Democratic challenger Mayor Adams could face, as former city comptroller Scott Stringer also launched an exp…

This week, the NYPD descended upon Columbia University, the City College of New York and Fordham University, arresting hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters. The department has faced scrutiny over the move, as the Adams administration points to “outside agitators” being key to organizing the protests. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross and …

This week, tensions have risen at Columbia University as students continue protesting the Israel-Hamas War. Negotiations between students and faculty to dismantle the encampment that students have set up on campus have been ongoing. Meanwhile, on Wednesday, House Republicans joined Speaker Mike Johnson on campus to call for the resignation of Colum…

This week Gov. Kathy Hochul announced she finally “had the parameters of a conceptual agreement” for the $237 billion state budget, claiming that only minor details need to be negotiated. Some lawmakers said they were caught off guard by the announcement. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross, statehouse reporter Bernadette Hogan and political …

For the first time in history, a former president will be sitting in a courtroom next week as a criminal defendant. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross and political reporters Ayana Harry and Kelly Mena weigh in on the upcoming trial of Donald Trump and what we should expect in a Manhattan courtroom in the weeks ahead. They also discuss how t…

This week, Mayor Eric Adams defended top police officials who went on social media repeatedly to attack Daily News columnist Harry Siegel for an op-ed he wrote about subway safety. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross and political reporters Bobby Cuza and Kelly Mena weigh in on the NYPD’s fiery online attacks and the mayor’s defense of their …

This week, a series of shocking acts of violence occurred in the city, including the fatal shooting of a police officer in Queens. Mayor Eric Adams, who ran his 2021 campaign on a public safety message, continues to say crime is down, but as headline-grabbing incidents persist, New Yorkers understandably feel less safe. NY1 investigative reporter C…

This week, new details emerged from a sexual assault allegation against New York City Mayor Eric Adams by a former NYPD aide. The woman claims that Adams in 1993 demanded sexual acts in exchange for helping her with her career in the department. The mayor vehemently denied the allegations, saying he doesn’t even recall ever meeting the woman who fi…

Saying he wants to return to Congress, George Santos sat down with NY1’s Ayana Harry for his first TV interview. The disgraced former lawmaker is targeting a different Long Island district for his comeback, even as he faces a 23-count federal indictment on corruption charges. Ayana is joined by NY1 political reporter Bobby Cuza and NY1 statehouse r…

This week, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that she will deploy the National Guard and New York State Police into the subway system to increase security and conduct bag checks following a spate of violent crimes in transit. The surprise announcement has been met with a mixed response by New Yorkers. The deployment is just one part of what the gover…

This week, Mayor Eric Adams made headlines when he announced that he thinks changes need to be made to New York’s sanctuary city laws. This time, the mayor called for expanded cooperation between local police and federal immigration authorities, attacking the current city policies that limit such communication and calling them detrimental to public…

The City Council filed a motion this week to intervene in a lawsuit against Mayor Eric Adams' administration over the city's housing voucher program, known as CityFHEPS. The Adams administration has been against implementing the new rules citing high costs, as officials believe “the law goes beyond the City Council's authority, and that it's actual…

Democrat Tom Suozzi emerged victorious against Republican newcomer Mazi Pillip in a special election to replace disgraced Congressman George Santos. Is there a national significance for Suozzi’s win or is his victory more of a lesson in local politics? NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross and political reporters Bobby Cuza and Kevin Frey weigh…

The special house election in New York House District 3 is upon us. The race to replace disgraced former Rep. George Santos is a tight one between Tom Suozzi, the veteran former Democratic congressman, and Mazi Pilip, the Nassau County lawmaker running for the Republicans. Winning this seat would be an important step toward Democrats regaining cont…

This week, Mayor Adams and the City Council faced off in what has been a months-long battle over two criminal justice bills. The City Council ultimately voted to override two mayoral vetoes, but Mayor Adams is still hoping members will revise the ‘How Many Stops Act.’ NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross and political reporters Dan Rivoli and …

The feud between Mayor Eric Adams and the Council Speaker Adrienne Adams hit new heights this week, despite the smiles and pleasantries exchanged at the mayor’s annual State of the City address. The two sides of City Hall are clashing over two controversial pieces of legislation – including one called the “How Many Stops” Act which requires more re…

This week, both Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams unveiled their budgets on the same day. The city and state will spend billions of dollars on the migrant crisis, and neither is proposing any increase in taxes. Here in New York City, Mayor Adams says the financial picture may not be as catastrophic as he told us a few months back. NY1 investig…

Gov. Kathy Hochul this week gave her annual State of the State address, a sprawling speech that addressed crime, housing and even artificial intelligence. But it was also notable that she did not address one of the biggest issues confronting New York: the migrant crisis. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross, political reporter Bobby Cuza and s…

It’s a new year, meaning it’s time for state lawmakers to make some resolutions of their own up in Albany. Among them, they’ll try to address a housing shortage and funding for migrants. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross, political director Bob Hardt, and statehouse reporter Bernadette Hogan discuss what Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state legi…

Good tidings? Well, not exactly. The mayor and local lawmakers are not seeing eye to eye -- with the City Council banning solitary confinement in city jails and also passing a bill requiring police officers to log every investigative encounter with civilians. Mayor Adams is against both of these measures and may veto them. NY1 investigative reporte…

New York's highest court is ordering the state to redraw its congressional lines. The decision could ultimately help Democrats who look to retake control of the House of Representatives in 2024. For battleground districts, including possibly Staten Island, it could mean bringing in voters from more liberal, Democratic parts of Brooklyn. NY1 investi…

After aborting his trip to Washington last month because of a fundraising investigation, Mayor Eric Adams returned to the nation’s capital this week to ask for help in the migrant crisis. The trip came as a new Quinnipiac University poll showed that the mayor's approval numbers have fallen to 28%, the lowest for any NYC mayor since the poll began i…

The walls appear to have fully closed in on New York Republican Rep. George Santos. Facing expulsion, Santos remains defiant, attacking lawmakers and his many enemies. NY1 political reporters Courtney Gross, Bobby Cuza, Ayana Harry discuss the Santos saga and what will happen if he is expelled, as well as the many criminal charges he faces. After t…

Mayor Eric Adams this week announced major budget cuts which will affect almost every city agency, reducing the size of the NYPD, ending Sunday service at libraries and potentially eliminating universal pre-K seats. Adams was also hit by a damaging report about the behavior of Winnie Greco, a longtime advisor to the mayor who currently serves as hi…

There was an Election Day surprise in the Bronx as City Councilwoman Marjorie Velázquez lost to challenger Kristy Marmorato, the first time a City Council race has been won by a Republican candidate in the Bronx in 40 years. Also, the highly anticipated race in south Brooklyn’s District 47 saw Democrat Justin Brannan soundly beating Republican Ari …

This week saw a slew of developments in the ongoing migrant crisis. One unexpected turn was Mayor Eric Adams abruptly canceling his meeting with the White House and other mayors from across the country when he was notified that the FBI was raiding the Brooklyn home of a campaign consultant, Brianna Suggs. Details are still emerging. Additionally, t…

This week, two incumbent city councilmembers squared off on NY1 for a spirited debate to represent the newly-drawn District 47 in South Brooklyn, which links Bay Ridge and parts of Dyker Heights to Bath Beach and Coney Island. Democrat Justin Brannan and Republican Ari Kagan are both currently representing adjoining districts, and are now vying for…

This week, Mayor Eric Adams addressed the controversial issue of AI at a press conference when he discussed how he was sending out robocalls in languages he does not speak. Some have questioned the ethics around this, especially as many are calling for greater regulation from the mayor. Adams also seemed to dismiss the notion that AI could potentia…

Last weekend, the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas attacked and killed hundreds of Israeli civilians, sparking an all-out war. In the wake of the attacks, President Biden, Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams have all staunchly spoken out to support Israel. But the New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America decided to hold a r…

Mayor Eric Adams took a trip to Latin America this week to get a first-hand look at the journey migrants take to cross the border and to dissuade people from seeking asylum in the five boroughs. NY1 political reporter Bobby Cuza has been following Adams on his tour of Mexico City and Puebla, as Adams met with officials and business leaders. Cuza, a…

This week, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott surprised many by visiting New York City — a city that he targeted last year with numerous busloads of asylum seekers. Speaking at a breakfast event at the Yale Club in Manhattan, Abbott largely minimized the city’s problem while blaming the migrant crisis on President Joe Biden. NY1 political reporters Bobby Cuza,…

Amid serious pressure from Democratic leaders, the White House granted temporary work permits for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans who are already in the country. After pressuring President Joe Biden for months, Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams praised the move. NY1 political reporters Bobby Cuza, Kevin Frey and NY1 political director Bob…

This week, former New York City Buildings Commissioner and ex-City Councilman Eric Ulrich surrendered to authorities in Manhattan. District Attorney Alvin Bragg says Ulrich took over $150,000 in bribes in a multi-year scheme, providing access and official favors in exchange for cash. A former advisor to Mayor Eric Adams, Ulrich pleaded not guilty t…

With thousands of migrants arriving in New York City every week, Mayor Eric Adams raised some eyebrows when he said the crisis could “destroy the city.” The mayor’s strong words drew a wave of responses from across the political spectrum, with liberals generally criticizing him and conservatives praising him. NY1 political reporters Bobby Cuza, Kel…

Increasing pressure on the White House, Gov. Kathy Hochul this week delivered an address on the migrant influx, amplifying her plea for assistance from the federal government while declaring that the city’s right-to-shelter mandate does not apply to the rest of the state. She also announced new state aid in the form of $20 million in funding, a she…

This week, the state sent a strongly worded letter regarding the city’s response to the influx of migrants. But Gov. Kathy Hochul said she remains committed to helping Mayor Eric Adams navigate this issue. Adams, meanwhile, has been pressuring upstate counties to help house asylum seekers. NY1 political reporter Bobby Cuza, NY1 political director B…

New York City is currently spending $9.8 million per day on the migrant crisis, according to Mayor Eric Adams. At a press conference this week, Adams announced that nearly 100,000 migrants have arrived in the city since spring 2022, and more than 57,000 remain in the city's care. He stated once again that the city is long past its breaking point an…

Former President Donald Trump was indicted for the third time this year, facing four federal charges for a plot to overturn the 2020 presidential election. This week’s indictment includes six unnamed co-conspirators with all signs pointing to former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani being one of them. NY1 political reporter Bobby Cuza, education re…

With thousands of migrants arriving in the city every week, Mayor Eric Adams this week announced the opening of a large new relief center in the parking lot of Creedmoor Psychiatric Center in Queens Village. There has been resistance to the announcement from Queens officials. NY1 political reporter Bobby Cuza, education reporter Jillian Jorgensen a…

Facing a growing population of migrants, Mayor Eric Adams announced that the city will limit shelter stays for single adult asylum seekers to 60 days. NY1 political reporters Bobby Cuza and Kelly Mena and NY1 political anchor Errol Louis weigh in on this policy change and whether it can be successfully implemented. They also discuss the mayor’s ann…

It has been a challenging few weeks for Mayor Eric Adams, who is now midway through his second year in office. Last weekend, he spoke at a predominantly Black church in Brooklyn to take aim at the local media and complained that one of the hardest parts of being mayor is not getting the respect he deserves. NY1 political reporters Juan Manuel Benít…

There were two big surprises in this week’s primaries. NY1 political reporters Zack Fink, Bobby Cuza and Juan Manuel Benítez provide some much-needed analysis of some of the night’s results. And following months of negotiations, Mayor Eric Adams and the City Council reached a “handshake agreement” on the city’s budget, one day before a Friday deadl…

Primary Day, which is June 27, is almost here in New York City with every City Council seat up for grabs in this fall’s general election. While ranked-choice voting will be used in any council primary with three or more candidates, Mayor Eric Adams sounded critical of the process. NY1’s Zack Fink, Juan Manuel Benítez and Courtney Gross weigh in on …

This week, Keechant Sewell suddenly announced her resignation from leading the nation’s largest police department. The decision comes only one-and-a-half years into her tenure and at a time when all major crime categories were trending down. Sewell became New York City’s first woman police commissioner when Mayor Eric Adams appointed her to the pos…

This week, New York City faced another unprecedented event in the form of smoke from wildfires in Canada that blanketed the city and deteriorated air quality rather alarmingly. The smoke gave the city the worst air quality rating in the world, and New York’s worst since the 1960s. Some critics say Mayor Eric Adams and city health and emergency mana…