Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced his candidacy for New York's 7th Congressional District, seeking to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez, with potential competition from other local officials in a heated midterm election.

The article reports that the New York State DOT's draft plan for redesigning Route 9 in Westchester County prioritizes motorists over cyclists and pedestrians, with advocates criticizing it for missing opportunities to improve safety and access, and it includes quotes from local advocates and references to community-driven designs and state scoping plans.

This opinion piece discusses the ongoing debate over universal childcare in New York, highlighting policy considerations as Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul shape proposals, and argues for a well-designed program to address economic insecurity and avoid widening gaps.

Youth organizations in New York City are advocating for the City Council to pass the 'Livable Futures' package of five bills addressing immigration, climate change, housing, and transgender rights, with some bills expected for votes or hearings soon, providing opportunities for civic engagement such as contacting officials or attending hearings.

The system that funds a third of our city budget and shapes our housing crisis

Business leaders on Fifth Avenue respond to criticisms of Mayor Adams's proposal for the high-end retail corridor.

"Passing the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act (COPA) in 2025 would send a clear message: city policies must shift power back to tenants and communities, not bolster investors trying to price them out." The post Opinion: New York’s Opportunity for Community Ownership appeared first on City Limits.

Renewable energy developers are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to sign a bill standardizing property tax rates for wind and solar projects before a key bidding deadline on December 4, arguing it could lower energy costs for New Yorkers and prevent municipalities from blocking projects through overtaxation.

New York City is poised to approve three casino licenses, with the state Gaming Facility Location Board recommending licenses for projects in the Bronx, Queens, and near JFK, leading to public opposition and a final vote by the Gaming Commission later this month.

How a new Charter Revision Commission can accelerate Mamdani’s affordability agenda

A new group called Our Time NYC is launching to mobilize volunteers for an affordability agenda in New York, focusing on raising taxes on the rich and corporations to fund policies like free childcare and buses, with plans for canvassing and lobbying state legislators and Governor Kathy Hochul during the upcoming budget season.

Manhattan Council Member Julie Menin has secured enough support to become the next NYC Council Speaker, with a supermajority of 36 votes, and plans to focus on affordability issues like universal childcare and rent reduction while potentially reviving subpoena power as a check on the incoming mayor's administration.

The current status, potential risks, and decisions that affect City services

New Yorkers will vote next June in a primary election to determine who appears on the November ballot to represent them in Congress. The primary carries high stakes, as longtime representatives Nydia Velázquez and Jerry Nadler retire from lengthy careers in Congress, provoking competitive races for their empty seats. In Brooklyn, Manhattan, The Bronx and […] The post Who’s Running in the 2026 Congressional Primaries in NYC appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.