The status quo of homeless shelter proliferation and the presence of longtime encampments in working-class communities is not the answer.

The Assembly member raised more money from Berkeley, California, than Manhattan as the race to represent one of the country's wealthiest districts has garnered national attention.

The bill is advancing in the state Legislature, but State Police leaders and the union representing troopers disagree on its necessity.

The confusion is perhaps unintentional, but it does have the effect of minimizing the wealth tax Mamdani is proposing – “Come on! It’s just 2%! No big deal!” – while the higher 9.5% figure inflates ...