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New York Times

Rebecca Bennett Unseats Tom Kean Jr. in New Jersey House Race

Rebecca Bennett, a Democrat, unseated Representative Tom Kean Jr. in a New Jersey swing district. Mr. Kean was absent from Congress for nearly four months while he was treated for depression.

7 hours ago

New York Times

Rebecca Bennett Unseats Tom Kean Jr. in New Jersey House Race

New York Times

AOC Is Elected to Fifth Term in New York House District

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defeated her opponent, Diamant Hysenaj, despite having spent much of this election cycle campaigning for other Democrats across the country.

9 hours ago

New York Times

AOC Is Elected to Fifth Term in New York House District

New York Times

New Yorkers Vote for Democrats and Against the White House

Gov. Kathy Hochul won re-election to a second full term, and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez secured a fifth term in Congress.

3 hours ago

New York Times

New Yorkers Vote for Democrats and Against the White House

New York Times

Mike Lawler Concedes to Challenger Cait Conley in New York House Swing District

Representative Mike Lawler, a Hudson Valley Republican, chose to concede even with tens of thousands of votes yet to be counted because of balloting issues in Westchester County.

7 hours ago

New York Times

Mike Lawler Concedes to Challenger Cait Conley in New York House Swing District

Gothamist

Brooklyn's Hakeem Jeffries is poised to lead a Democratic House. Will his party follow?

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries visited an Election Day event in Washington, D.C. The likely House Speaker has trouble uniting Dems in NYC. Can he do it nationally? [ more › ]

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Gothamist

Brooklyn's Hakeem Jeffries is poised to lead a Democratic House. Will his party follow?

Gothamist

Rebecca Bennett flips NJ Republican House seat for Democrats

Democrat Rebecca Bennett A newcomer to New Jersey politics, Bennett won in what was once considered a safe Republican district, helping Democrats in their attempt to retake the House of Representatives. [ more › ]

10 hours ago

Gothamist

Rebecca Bennett flips NJ Republican House seat for Democrats

Gothamist

Mamdani allies Valdez, Avila Chevalier win House seats for New York

Mayor Mamdani endorsed Claire Valdez, Brad Lander and Darializa Avila Chevalier for Congress. Their victories signaled the popularity of Mamdani’s brand of politics. [ more › ]

11 hours ago

Gothamist

Mamdani allies Valdez, Avila Chevalier win House seats for New York

New York Times

NYC Voters Pass Ballot Measures That Could Boost Zohran Mamdani’s Agenda

The results could allow Mayor Zohran Mamdani to build housing and bike lanes more quickly.

8 hours ago

NYC Voters Pass Ballot Measures That Could Boost Zohran Mamdani’s Agenda

New York Post

I worked out with rapper Ferg at his new NYC spin class — but his top wellness must have isn't what you'd expect

Ferg — formerly known as A$AP Ferg — has also hosed community "weed-friendly" 5K runs in Harlem alongside Wiz Khalifa and Diplo.

52 minutes ago

I worked out with rapper Ferg at his new NYC spin class — but his top wellness must have isn't what you'd expect

Gothamist

NYC voters appear poised to approve outdoor dining, bike lane ballot measures

People have drinks at an outdoor dining shed in the Manhattan borough of New York on March 6, 2024. All five proposed changes to the city charter are leading, including measures to streamline outdoor dining permits and speed up bike and bus lane projects. [ more › ]

9 hours ago

NYC voters appear poised to approve outdoor dining, bike lane ballot measures

Gothamist

Remote learning day for NYC schools means remote chance of learning, parents say

The remote day kicked off with a familiar ritual that began in the pandemic: kids struggling to log on. [ more › ]

17 hours ago

Remote learning day for NYC schools means remote chance of learning, parents say

Gothamist

A typo. A missing screw. These are the small snags keeping NYC families in shelters.

Roxy Schweky on a FaceTime call with a city inspector who is reviewing a Bronx apartment. The Mamdani administration says it’s speeding up the city’s rental assistance program. But advocates say a maze of inspections, paperwork and delays is still keeping families in shelters. [ ...

21 hours ago

A typo. A missing screw. These are the small snags keeping NYC families in shelters.

Gothamist

'The Muppets Take Manhattan' in Queens and more November films in NYC

New York City Mayor Ed Koch poses with the Muppets on the set of their movie The Muppets Take Manhattan June 1, 1983 'Remember, remember the 5th of November' - and also all those other days - in theaters this month. [ more › ]

22 hours ago

'The Muppets Take Manhattan' in Queens and more November films in NYC

Gothamist

Even in defeat, a reclusive NJ Republican remained secluded to the last vote

Republican Rep. Tom Kean, Jr. Rep. Tom Kean, Jr., known for refusing interviews and town halls, sequestered himself with supporters after losing the election. [ more › ]

2 hours ago

Even in defeat, a reclusive NJ Republican remained secluded to the last vote

Gothamist

Republican Jeff Van Drew concedes NJ congressional seat in surprise victory for Democrats

Republican New Jersey Rep. Jeff Van Drew Smalltown Cape May Mayor Zack Mullock’s likely victory could mark a historic night for Democrats. [ more › ]

9 hours ago

Republican Jeff Van Drew concedes NJ congressional seat in surprise victory for Democrats

Gothamist

Republican Rep. Mike Lawler concedes to Cait Conley after voting machine snafu

Republican Rep. Mike Lawler of New York state's 17th District speaks to supporters as he concedes the race to Cait Conley at the Hilton hotel during a victory party on Nov. 3, 2026 in Pearl River, New York. Malfunctioning voting machines in Westchester County delayed ballot scanning in ...

9 hours ago

Republican Rep. Mike Lawler concedes to Cait Conley after voting machine snafu

New York Times

What Went Wrong With Ballot Scanners In a Crucial Westchester District?

In Westchester County, north of New York City, the scanners were not working, delaying the election ballot tally until Wednesday.

10 hours ago

What Went Wrong With Ballot Scanners In a Crucial Westchester District?

Gothamist

Floyd Bennett Field gets $10M for project to reopen historic hangars

The hangars at New York City’s first commercial airport haven't been open to the public for nearly 100 years. [ more › ]

17 hours ago

Floyd Bennett Field gets $10M for project to reopen historic hangars