Hand Recount Shockers: Manhattan and Queens Races Decided by a Handful of Votes
Two razor-thin Democratic primaries in Manhattan and Queens were called after hand recounts and campaign filings produced narrow winners. The results hinge on a handful of ballots.
Queens Firebrand Vickie Paladino Sued Over Claimed Online Smear Of Slain Activist’s Partner
A Manhattan Supreme Court complaint says Queens Councilmember Vickie Paladino's social posts sparked online harassment of Claudia Morales, partner of slain Brooklyn activist Ryan Carson.
NYC’s First Utility Watchdog: Mamdani Taps Annel Hernandez To Fight Soaring Bills
Mayor Zohran Mamdani named Annel Hernandez the city’s first public utility advocate to fight rising energy bills and deepen community input on rate cases. The role will track state utility proceedings and push enrollment in affordability programs.
Albany Power Bosses Race To Supercharge Solar As New York’s Grid Tightens
NYSERDA’s new reports say distributed solar, storage and transmission projects are already shaving millions off peak power costs as the grid braces for rising demand. The agency frames the work as a practical road map for reliability and affordability.












