Sophie Krichevsky

2 weeks ago | cityandstateny.com | Sophie Krichevsky

Queens Republican political operative Stefano Forte is the new president of the New York Young Republican Club, the group announced Wednesday. Forte, executive director of the conservative 1776 PAC and who was elected the club’s vice president in January, previously was campaign manager for City Council Member Vickie Paladino’s 2023 reelection bid. He is taking over for Gavin Wax, who resigned from the post this week after six years to spend more time with his wife and six-month-old baby.

3 weeks ago | cityandstateny.com | Sophie Krichevsky |Holly Pretsky

The New York Working Families Party will not commit to putting former Gov. Andrew Cuomo on its ballot line in the general election – even if he wins the New York City mayoral Democratic primary, the party told City & State. “Any candidate is welcome to make the case to the Working Families Party,” party co-director Ana Maria Archila said in a statement.

3 weeks ago | cityandstateny.com | Sophie Krichevsky |Kash Patel |Adam Grant |Jonathan Haidt

Most of New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ remarks following Judge Dale Ho’s April 2 decision to drop the federal criminal case with prejudice were exactly what you’d expect: “This case should have never been brought. And I did nothing wrong.” The exception: Adams pulled out a copy of FBI Director Kash Patel’s book, “Government Gangsters: The Deep State, the Truth, and the Battle for Our Democracy.” Adams said: “I’m going to encourage every New Yorker to read it.

3 weeks ago | cityandstateny.com | Sophie Krichevsky

With state Sen. John Liu’s impending introduction of parkland alienation legislation that would allow Mets owner Steve Cohen to build a casino and entertainment complex in the Citi Field parking lot, it seems the billionaire’s grand plan has some momentum. Liu announced Sunday he’ll back the proposal with the addition of a proposed pedestrian bridge connecting Willets Point to Downtown Flushing.

1 month ago | cityandstateny.com | Sophie Krichevsky

Money is power in politics and seeing who is making contributions can provide interesting insights into who is part of a candidate’s circle of friends and political allies. Looking through the campaign finance filings is also a little like seeing who’s sitting on Celebrity Row at Madison Square Garden. Released March 17, the latest campaign filings in the New York City mayoral primary were no exception.