New York City

Republican Bernard Chow is challenging incumbent Democrat Councilmember Linda Lee in Eastern Queens’ District 23.

Seven City Council Races to Watch This Election

Oct. 11, 2023, 5:00 a.m.Oct. 17, 2023, 9:57 a.m.

Close races in New York’s politically purple neighborhoods will determine how many seats Republicans control — and could depend on how Asian American voters lean.

Housing

‘Coliving’ Landlords Turned $800 Rent-Stabilized Apartments into $7,000 Suites. Now Tenants Are Pushing Back.

Aug. 15, 2023, 5:05 a.m.Oct. 25, 2023, 2:14 p.m.

Outpost Club promises hassle-free, low-commitment entree into Bushwick, Ridgewood and other trendy neighborhoods. Some residents are on rent strike and demanding their apartments get their regulated status restored.

New York City

Richard Ravitch, 1933-2023, Friend to NYC and THE CITY

June 26, 2023, 1:21 p.m.June 26, 2023, 3:15 p.m.

The steadfast and outspoken civic leader, who died Sunday, helped save the city and MTA from financial ruin — then went on to make sure journalists understood and covered money in government.

Eric Adams

The Year in Photos: The Moments That Captivated NYC in 2022

Ben Fractenberg Dec. 30, 2022, 5:00 a.m.Oct. 13, 2023, 4:58 p.m.

It started with the inauguration of Mayor Eric Adams and a tragic fire in The Bronx and saw historic labor actions and a blistering election along the way.

Marijuana

Harlem Gets New York State’s First Retail Location for Cannabis Dispensary

Dec. 7, 2022, 7:33 p.m.Dec. 8, 2022, 5:56 p.m.

The lease was signed with just three weeks to go in 2022, leaving the state far behind Gov. Hochul’s goal of 20 dispensaries open by the end of the year.

New York City

This Week in Mayor Adams

Feb. 24, 2022, 10:26 a.m.Oct. 16, 2023, 4:32 p.m.

Alex Brook Lynn asks Katie Honan to walk us through a few of the top news items regarding our mayor in this past week in this shorter-than-usual FAQ episode. Katie gives our listeners some context for the Mayor’s reaction to criticism over some of his controversial appointments and his interaction with the press, and we […]

FAQ NYC

A “Boots on the Ground” District Attorney Candidate.

May 16, 2021, 10:42 a.m.Oct. 15, 2023, 12:55 p.m.

We interview the lone GOP candidate for Manhattan DA, Thomas Kenniff.

New York City

The Manhattan DA Race That Just Hits Different.

May 4, 2021, 11:03 p.m.Oct. 16, 2023, 4:33 p.m.

Rachel Holiday Smith, Manhattan reporter for The City, breaks down the Manhattan DA race with us. Read Rachel’s explainer in The CIty/2021/1/31/22253418/what-you-need-to-know-about-new-yorks-district-attorney-races-in-2021