Nick Reisman

2 days ago | politico.com | Nick Reisman |Jeff Coltin

The donation marks the largest of any in the crowded Democratic primary for New York City mayor. Delivery company DoorDash is regulated by state and city governments, and interested in the New York City mayoral race. | Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images NEW YORK — Online food delivery firm DoorDash recently gave $1 million to the super PAC boosting Democrat Andrew Cuomo’s New York City mayoral bid — the single largest donation in the race.

2 days ago | politico.com | Jeff Coltin |Nick Reisman

“President Trump’s name may not be on the ballot, but his presence is arguably the most important factor for Democratic primary candidates to navigate,” said New York City-based Democratic strategist Austin Shafran. “Failing to show you can stand up to him could be a major disqualifier among primary voters — especially Black and brown voters who have no love lost with President Trump.” It’s an especially sensitive issue for Cuomo.

5 days ago | politico.com | Nick Reisman

The state budget expands Gov. Kathy Hochul’s power to make financial moves. | Office of Gov. Kathy Hochul TO BE CONTINUED: Gov. Kathy Hochul’s big-spending, $254 billion budget is extending her considerable power over New York’s finances — granting her authority to make mid-year cuts if the economy sours. Budget watchdogs are alarmed by the decision, warning it further concentrates a governor’s power to make financial moves without direct input from the state’s 213 elected legislators.

5 days ago | politico.com | Jeff Coltin |Emily Ngo |Nick Reisman

With help from Cris Seda Chabrier Critics say that First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro is undoing the policies liberals actually liked about the Adams administration. | John McCarten/NYC Council Media Unit Randy Mastro is intent on making his mark on City Hall, after one month as the first deputy mayor of New York City. But to critics, he’s undoing everything that liberals actually liked about MAGA-friendly Mayor Eric Adams’ administration.

6 days ago | politico.com | Cris Seda Chabrier |Joe Anuta |Jeff Coltin |Nick Reisman |Emily Ngo

With help from Cris Seda Chabrier Mayor Eric Adams often touts his administration's effectiveness at fighting crime, but it has increased on his watch. | Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images Eric Adams often laments a central paradox of his mayoralty: While most serious crime is declining, New Yorkers don’t feel any safer. That’s because, by the NYPD’s own metrics, they’re not.