Three new candidates emerged on Feb. 1 for state and local party roles, looking to unseat incumbents backed by Ben Franklin Reform Democratic Club, a 65-year-old political organization. more

The Ben Franklin Reform Democratic Club, a political organization embedded in the community since 1960, endorsed several candidates for reelection ahead of June’s Democratic primaries. more

Rep. Ritchie Torres introduced a bill cracking down on insider trading after an anonymous user on Polymarket won a $400,000 bet that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro would be removed from office. more

In the early morning of Jan. 5, a helicopter circled above the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, while a crowd gathered outside awaiting the arrival of Venezuela's president. more

As anxiety over immigration enforcement continues to ripple through the Northwest Bronx. more

The basement of Connaughton’s Steak House was packed shoulder to shoulder as teacher, disability advocate and community activist Morgan Evers formally launched her campaign. more

Across the city, New Yorkers are mobilizing to protect their most vulnerable neighbors amid rising anticipation of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, crackdowns. more

City Council members voted on more than 50 bills at the last meeting of the year, passing several landmark pieces of legislation that span housing, street vendors and construction workers' pay. more

Assemblymember Amanda Septimo, a South Bronx-native and representative since 2021, announced her campaign for Congress, becoming the sixth candidate in the race for Rep. Richie Torres’ seat.  more

Under the Adams administration, Bronx Community Board 8 took issue with his landmark initiative City of Yes, as well as three affordable housing proposals on this year’s ballot. more