Carl Campanile
The Archive
The best, worst and downright weird moments from the first presidential debate
After Thursday night’s showdown between President Biden and Donald Trump, The Post consulted a panel of experts to discuss what went right — and very, very wrong — for each...
$58 million in NYC library funding restored, branches expected to reopen Sundays
"In the final hours of negotiations, City Hall relented on many of the Council's calls for funding restoration,” a source told The Post. “It came down to the wire."
Broadway star belts out ‘Impossible Dream’ as LGBT club leader backs Gov. Kathy Hochul’s re-election bid
Gov. Kathy Hochul's "Impossible Dream" -- winning re-election to another term -- may have gotten easier.
Civil rights leaders launch 'UnMaskHateNY' campaign as city grapples with 'alarming' rise in antisemitism
"UnMaskHateNY will hold those who engage in this harmful conduct accountable and make all of our communities safer."
Ex-Rep. Mondaire Jones may have lost Working Families Party line to unknown candidate who used to be a Republican
In an embarrassing blow to his comeback bid, it appears ex-Rep. Mondaire Jones lost the primary to run under the Working Families banner -- often a crucial second ballot line...
MTA board reluctantly OKs Hochul's congestion pricing pause, delays $16.5B in projects during heated meeting
The MTA begrudgingly rubber-stamped Gov. Kathy Hochul's indefinite pause of congestion pricing during a heated board meeting on Wednesday.
Anti-Israel protester who told ‘Zionists’ to ID themselves on subway now hides face from press after arrest following weeks-long manhunt
Anas Saleh turned himself in early Wednesday after cops released a wanted poster with his face splashed across it in the wake of the hate-filled subway saga at Manhattan's Union...
George Latimer ousts Rep. Jamaal Bowman in 16th District primary
Latimer, 70, will be heavily favored to defeat Republican Madeline Brame in the Nov. 5 election to represent the deep-blue constituency.
Top CUNY official gets eye-popping 16% pay bump, bringing salary to over $320K
CUNY's Board of Trustees Monday night approved an eye-popping $320,681 salary for Gayle Horwitz, who was elevated to senior vice chancellor as well as secretary to the board.
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.