Despite growing opposition to her Court of Appeals chief judge pick, Gov. Kathy Hochul has continued to strongly defend Justice Hector LaSalle. But her unwavering position has pitted her against some of her strongest allies in labor. Leaders of three unions rallied in the Capitol recently to let the governor know that if she doesn’t make things right, she can’t count on their support. more

To the editor: Those attending the U.N. General Assembly could have led by example, especially when it comes to global warming and climate change.  more

Election Day is just around the corner on Tuesday, Nov. 8. In the northwest Bronx, voters will make their picks for governor, lieutenant governor, state legislative and congressional races, ballot measures and more. more

U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat recently returned from a visit to Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Fiona. more

To the editor: I just wanted to share my hurt feelings about being ghosted by some of our elected representatives. more

Jessica Altagracia Woolford was out in Norwood earlier this summer delivering hundreds of pounds of fresh produce — like pineapples, garlic, potatoes — as well as school supplies to those in the community. She has been doing this type of work through her nonprofit organization Kingsbridge Unidos since the summer of 2020.  more

To the editor: We have an important Democratic primary for state senate on Tuesday, Aug. 23.  Many people have asked who I am supporting and why. more

While Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz took an easy win in the June 28 primary, his preferred candidates in the down-ballot elections did not fare as well. more

To the editor: (re: “Another year, another win for Jeffrey Dinowitz,” June 30) Thank you to the Democrats of the 81st Assembly district who overwhelmingly re-nominated me in the recent Democratic primary. more

Incumbent Jeffrey Dinowitz has defeated challenger Jessica Altagracia Woolford in the Democratic primary for his Assembly seat, according to unofficial New York elections board results. more