Carl Campanile
The Archive
MTA set to bow to Gov. Hochul's suspension of $15 congestion pricing toll — for now
The MTA board is expected to vote on a resolution Wednesday begrudgingly bowing to — not challenging — Gov. Kathy Hochul's decision to "pause" implementation of the "congestion" toll.
Democratic socialists target moderates in NY state Assembly primary races
Six DSA-backed incumbents and challengers are trying to expand the socialist footprint in New York state's Legislature during Tuesday's primaries.
Nassau County legislature approves measure that would reinstate transgender sports ban
The Nassau County County legislature approved legislation Monday to reinstate a ban on transgender athletes from participating in women’s and girls’ sports at county-owned athletic facilities.
NYC pols refuse to open offices as cooling centers during weekend heatwave
New York City's elected officials and community boards couldn't be bothered with helping residents cope with the stifling weekend heat wave -- despite a direct appeal from Mayor Eric Adams' administration.
Gov. Kathy Hochul rebuts Squad Rep. Jamaal Bowman's anti-Israel stand
Gov. Kathy Hochul threw some shade at embattled "Squad" Rep. Jamaal Bowman ahead of Tuesday's Democratic primary, while early voting returns show strong turnout in Jewish neighborhoods in Westchester County...
Reversing course, NYC teachers union president opposes changes to Medicare
United Federation of Teachers president Michael Mulgrew has withdrawn support for controversial changes to health care for thousands of retirees after his slate of allies got trounced in union elections...
Anti-Israel vandals target Congressman Gregory Meeks' Queens home
"Some people scribbled graffiti on the house and left," a source said.
MTA halts construction projects in move to 'scare NYers,' pressure Hochul after axing congestion toll: sources
The MTA has halted construction projects at rail stations in Queens to pressure Gov. Hochul to restore congestion pricing — or find another revenue service to maintain its capital spending...
Bay Ridge parents, pols push to block legal pot shop near schools, churches
"The establishment of an adult-use retail dispensary at this location, where there is heavy foot traffic of students (going back and forth to school) daily, would result in the increased...
Junior's Restaurant owner eyes run for mayor
Rosen recently met with campaign strategist Hank Sheinkopf, Bill Cunningham and Mitchell Moss, who served as political advisors to former three-term mayor, Mike Bloomberg.
Harlem Assemblyman Eddie Gibbs fired employee battling amputation health crisis: suit
In a lawsuit filed in Manhattan this week, Keith Lilly alleges that Gibbs discriminated against him by firing him as he was laid up in the hospital for several weeks.
Opponents of congestion pricing dealt blow in lawsuit, but plan remains halted by Gov. Hochul
Opponents of New York's congestion pricing were dealt a blow by a federal judge -- but the plan is still on pause after Gov. Hochul stepped in.
Outrage as Manhattan DA Bragg’s office drops nearly all cases from Columbia University’s anti-Israel protest
Nearly all the protesters charged with storming and occupying Columbia University's campus during heated anti-Israel demonstrations won't face criminal charges, Manhattan prosecutors announced Thursday -- drawing outrage from law enforcement...
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand vulnerable in bid for fourth term as NYers say she's 'missing in action': poll
Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand appears vulnerable as she seeks re-election of a fourth term -- with only 42% of New York voters backing her return to office while 42% prefer...
NY 'Squad' rep finally apologizes for denying Hamas rape atrocities on Oct. 7
"Sorry" may not be enough to save him.
Hochul should appoint special prosecutor to combat antisemitic hate crimes: ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo
Gov. Kathy Hochul should tap a special prosecutor to enforce the state's hate crime law to punish crimes fueled by anti semitism and other offenses fueled by bigotry, said her...
Ex-NY rep. received nearly $25K in salary from campaigns: 'Not a great look'
Former Rep. Mondaire Jones has received almost $25,000 in salary payments from two of his congressional campaigns, according to financial disclosures.
Record $23M spent in NY Democratic primary brawl - most of it to oust 'Squad' Rep. Jamaal Bowman
A record-shattering $23 million in advertising has been spent so far on the Democratic primary pitting "Squad' Rep. Jamaal Bowman against Westchester County Executive George Latimer.
Jamaal Bowman accused of treating Jews like 'tokens' after asking for pic 'to show the world I'm friends with Jewish people'
Rabbis in Westchester County from across the spectrum slammed embattled "Squad" Rep. Jamaal Bowman Tuesday for treating them like tokens — and said they were voting for his Democratic primary...
NYC Comptroller Lander set to challenge Adams for mayor, tells key donors he's running: sources
With Adams' lagging poll numbers, Brad Lander has been recently lining up support for his bid, sources said.