I say to everyone not attuned to the rollercoaster politics of the Hudson Valley that it is the best show in town. Brigid Bergin goes deep into the tale of a mysterious WFP candidate accused of being a spoiler for Mondaire Jones

New: Brooklyn construction firm KSK, whose office was raided as part of the federal probe into Mayor Adams’ campaign, is raising eyebrows over an East Village project. gothamist.com/news/ksk-const…

The council has opened an ethics investigation into Susan Zhuang, but its not going to act until her criminal case for biting a cop is resolved, Michelle Bocanegra reports. gothamist.com/news/susan-zhu…

Scoop from ⁦Michelle Bocanegra⁩: NYC Council opens ethics probe into member accused of biting police officer gothamist.com/news/susan-zhu…

It has been such a privilege to work with Josefa, one of New York's finest. She is a role model to so many of us.

If you missed Brigid Bergin's trip to the Hudson Valley, tune in for one of the most intriguing (campaign) stories of This Spooky Szn Searching for a Working Families Party ghost candidate wnyc.org/story/searchin… via WNYC 🎙

Scoop from Michelle Bocanegra

Long live the queen Bahar Ostadan

First reported last week by Michelle Bocanegra here: gothamist.com/news/nyc-counc…

NEW in time for Election Day: Mondaire Jones has made some big sacrifices in his bid for Congress — his allies. Critics ask: If he wins, will there be anyone at his table left? gothamist.com/news/will-nys-…

“I don't know if he will have any friends at the lunch table left,” said former New York state Assemblymember Yuh-Line Niou. ⁦Michelle Bocanegra⁩ assesses the evolution of a former rising progressive star. gothamist.com/news/will-nys-…

NEW: Donald J. Trump won a suburban county on LI-outperforming the R Congressman who narrowly lost to a Dem. He made gains w/ Latino voters in the Bronx & picked up support in Queens. How Trump grew his NY margin w/ POLITICO staff. politi.co/3YTtPH4 via POLITICO

SCOOP from Brigid Bergin Elizabeth Kim sinn Jon Campbell gothamist.com/news/hochul-to…

New: Gov. Hochul is set to announce a new congestion pricing plan tomorrow. - 40% reduction from the previous plan. - That means a $9 base toll for passenger cars, down from $15. - Tolls would increase over time. gothamist.com/news/hochul-to…

"We'll see what happens in the future." Rep. Mike Lawler won reelection in a purple district. Is a run for NY governor next? w/ Michelle Bocanegra gothamist.com/news/republica…

Scoop from my colleagues Michelle Bocanegra David Brand Adams and Council strike deal on housing plan gothamist.com/news/mayor-ada…

Getting to 'Yes': City Hall agrees to unlock $5B to improve sewers/streets/parks and add staff to city housing agencies in exchange for Council support on the mayor's rezoning plan $1B will come from NY state, per sources Story with Michelle Bocanegra gothamist.com/news/mayor-ada…

Gov. Hochul set to include $1 billion in her state budget proposal as part of emerging City of Yes housing deal in NYC. From David Brand and Michelle Bocanegra: gothamist.com/news/mayor-ada…

“Everything is bad here,” Cortez said as he leaned against a brick fence by his East Elmhurst driveway. “After 7 o’clock, you cannot go out, you know, they mug you,” he said. ⁦Brigid Bergin⁩ visited ⁦Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez⁩’s district and reveals the discontent. gothamist.com/news/in-queens…

In my 3 years covering CM Vickie Paladino, my peers have asked me constantly: “Is she actually crazy?” When I tell her this, she laughs. “I love it when they ask that.” She may be the future of the GOP in NYC. My cover story debut for City & State NY: cityandstateny.com/personality/20…