Carl Campanile

About the Author

Carl Campanile is a veteran journalist with the New York Post, principally covering government and politics. Before coming to the Post in 1998, he worked at The Staten Island Advance and the Paterson News and Herald News in New Jersey. A graduate of St. John's University, he first learned the craft as a researcher for the great muckraker Wayne Barrett of the Village Voice. Campanile first reported on a massive federal bid-rigging probe that led to convictions of associates of former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo and was part of a team that exposed a lack of safety gear for hospital workers during the COVID-19 outbreak. Campanile has received awards from the NY Press Club and New Jersey Press Association. A sports fan, Campanile avidly follows his beloved Mets baseball team. He loves the outdoors, music, a nice glass of wine and spending time with his son, Casey, and friends.

The Archive

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.

Columbia prof told students not to watch mainstream media because 'it is owned by Jews': report

“My heart was broken listening to these students and what they were being forced to deal with,” Fuchs told the news outlet.

CUNY settles federal complaints alleging antisemitism, Islamophobia: 'Step in the right direction'

CUNY entered into a settlement agreement with the US Dept. of Education Monday to resolve nine discrimination complaints alleging antisemitism, Islamophobia and other harassment.

Retired NYC teachers toss out union prez's crew in furor over Medicare coverage

Retired city educators furious over proposed changes to their health care have toppled a union slate allied with powerful United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew.

From Dem Socialist upstarts, underdog pol targeting AOC and even an ex-con, the NY primaries have it all

The primary's nine days of early voting started Saturday.

'Squad' member Jamaal Bowman targets fellow Dem Ritchie Torres' Israel support amid primary fight

As if he doesn't have enough problems, embattled Squad Rep. Jamaal Bowman has ignited a feud with neighboring Bronx Congressman Ritchie Torres, accusing Torres of cynically pandering to the pro-Israel...

Ex-Gov. Paterson backs NY mask ban to expose crime, hate: 'You have to govern what is happening around you'

Ex-Gov. David Paterson on Sunday backed reinstating the ban on masks in public to thwart moped criminals, Jew-hating rioters and other lawbreakers who wear the face coverings to hide their identities.