Politics Unusual: Sen. Gianaris reflects on 26 years; big events boost NYC restaurants
On this episode of Politics Unusual, State Sen. Mike Gianaris reflects on 26 years in the New York Legislature as he leaves office early, including Democrats’ rise in the State Senate, the growing influence of democratic socialism and the candidate set to succeed him. Plus, NYC Hospitality Alliance Executive Director Andrew Rigie discusses the boost restaurants and bars saw from major events this summer — and why he says City Hall still needs to make it easier for small businesses to operate.
On this episode of Politics Unusual, State Sen. Mike Gianaris reflects on 26 years in the New York Legislature as he leaves office early, including Democrats’ rise in the State Senate, the growing influence of democratic socialism and the candidate set to succeed him. Plus, NYC Hospitality Alliance Executive Director Andrew Rigie discusses the boost restaurants and bars saw from major events this summer — and why he says City Hall still needs to make it easier for small businesses to operate.
Politics Unusual: Staten Island Borough President Fossella, Assemblyman Simone
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks with Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella about the city's new pied-à-terre tax, as well as his push for nonpartisan primary elections. Also, a conversation with State Assemblyman Tony Simone about regulations concerning ICE.
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks with Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella about the city's new pied-à-terre tax, as well as his push for nonpartisan primary elections. Also, a conversation with State Assemblyman Tony Simone about regulations concerning ICE.
Politics Unusual: Speaker Julie Menin, Sen. Andy Kim
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks with New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin about how the city is handling Legionnaires' disease, as well as whether horse carriages should be banned from Central Park. Also, a conversation with New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim about introducing the MediKids Act.
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks with New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin about how the city is handling Legionnaires' disease, as well as whether horse carriages should be banned from Central Park. Also, a conversation with New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim about introducing the MediKids Act.
Attorney General nominee Komatireddy talks Letitia James, Trump
FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks to Attorney General nominee Saritha Komatireddy about her decision to challenge Letitia James, as well as whether she would challenge President Trump's policies that conflict with the state's laws.
FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks to Attorney General nominee Saritha Komatireddy about her decision to challenge Letitia James, as well as whether she would challenge President Trump's policies that conflict with the state's laws.
Politics Unusual: Rep. Kean Jr.'s return to Congress, Sherrill's first 6 months
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's Teresa Priolo speaks to The New York Times reporter Tracey Tully about Rep. Tom Kean Jr.'s return to Congress after revealing his struggles with depression. Also, a conversation with POLITICO reporter Matt Friedman.
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's Teresa Priolo speaks to The New York Times reporter Tracey Tully about Rep. Tom Kean Jr.'s return to Congress after revealing his struggles with depression. Also, a conversation with POLITICO reporter Matt Friedman.
NYS Democratic Party Chairman talks democratic socialism, future of party
NYS Democratic Party Chairman Jay Jacobs discusses the future of the party and the role democratic socialism might play in it, as well as planning and strategy for the November election.
NYS Democratic Party Chairman Jay Jacobs discusses the future of the party and the role democratic socialism might play in it, as well as planning and strategy for the November election.
Politics Unusual: NYS Democratic Party Chairman Jacobs, NYPL exhibit
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks with Jay Jacobs, the chairman of the New York Democratic Party, about the future of the party and the role democratic socialists could play in it. Also, a field trip to the New York Public Library to tour the "Declaring America: 1776 and Beyond" exhibit.
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks with Jay Jacobs, the chairman of the New York Democratic Party, about the future of the party and the role democratic socialists could play in it. Also, a field trip to the New York Public Library to tour the "Declaring America: 1776 and Beyond" exhibit.
Rep. Malliotakis talks democratic socialism, run for reelection
FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks with Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis about the NYC primary results and the rise of democratic socialism, as well as her run for reelection.
FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks with Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis about the NYC primary results and the rise of democratic socialism, as well as her run for reelection.
Co-chairs of NYC's Democratic Socialists of America talk primary success
Co-chairs of the NYC-DSA Gustavo Gordillo and Grace Mausser discuss the growth of the chapter in the past year, as well as the fact that nine out of ten DSA candidates won during the city's recent primary night. The pair also deliberate whether Rep. Hakeem Jeffries should be primaried in two years.
Co-chairs of the NYC-DSA Gustavo Gordillo and Grace Mausser discuss the growth of the chapter in the past year, as well as the fact that nine out of ten DSA candidates won during the city's recent primary night. The pair also deliberate whether Rep. Hakeem Jeffries should be primaried in two years.
Politics Unusual: Co-chairs of NYC-DSA, Rep. Malliotakis
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay sits down with the co-chairs of New York City's Democratic Socialists of America to discuss their success on primary night. Also, a conversation with Rep. Nicole Malliotakis about the rise of democratic socialism and the direction the Democratic Party could take in the coming years.
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay sits down with the co-chairs of New York City's Democratic Socialists of America to discuss their success on primary night. Also, a conversation with Rep. Nicole Malliotakis about the rise of democratic socialism and the direction the Democratic Party could take in the coming years.
Politics Unusual: Mayor Mamdani, NYC primary roundtable
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks exclusively with Mayor Zohran Mamdani to discuss the city's budget, the rent freeze vote and the upcoming primary election. Then, two political strategists talk hot races in the primary, and the impact of the mayor's endorsement.
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks exclusively with Mayor Zohran Mamdani to discuss the city's budget, the rent freeze vote and the upcoming primary election. Then, two political strategists talk hot races in the primary, and the impact of the mayor's endorsement.
Politics Unusual: NYC Schools Chancellor investigation, city budget conversation
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay peaks with Andrew Rein, the president of the Citizens Budget Commission, about a potential finalized budget deal for New York City. Also, a conversation with Madina Touré, an education reporter at Politico, about the allegations the Schools Chancellor is now facing.
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay peaks with Andrew Rein, the president of the Citizens Budget Commission, about a potential finalized budget deal for New York City. Also, a conversation with Madina Touré, an education reporter at Politico, about the allegations the Schools Chancellor is now facing.
Politics Unusual: NYC Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice, NJ primary race discussion
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay speaks to Julie Su, the city's Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice, about Mamdani's plans for city-owned grocery stores. Also, a conversation about two of New Jersey's primary races.
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay speaks to Julie Su, the city's Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice, about Mamdani's plans for city-owned grocery stores. Also, a conversation about two of New Jersey's primary races.
NYC Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice talks city-owned grocery stores
New York City Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice Julie Su sits down with FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay to discuss the city-owned grocery stores that will be in every borough, as well as potential concerns from local business leaders.
New York City Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice Julie Su sits down with FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay to discuss the city-owned grocery stores that will be in every borough, as well as potential concerns from local business leaders.
Rep. Laura Gillen on how NYC tax decisions could affect Long Island
FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks to Rep. Laura Gillen about how certain tax decisions in New York City could drive residents into relocating to Long Island, as well as affordability in her district.
FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks to Rep. Laura Gillen about how certain tax decisions in New York City could drive residents into relocating to Long Island, as well as affordability in her district.
Politics Unusual: NYC Sanitation Commissioner, Rep. Gillen
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks with NYC Sanitation Commissioner Gregory Anderson about his priorities in his new role. Also, a conversation with Rep. Laura Gillen about the top issue facing her district: affordability.
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks with NYC Sanitation Commissioner Gregory Anderson about his priorities in his new role. Also, a conversation with Rep. Laura Gillen about the top issue facing her district: affordability.
Adrienne Adams on running for lieutenant gov., state budget
Former New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams shares how she envisions the role of lieutenant governor as she runs alongside Gov. Kathy Hochul, as well as her former role as New York City Council speaker.
Former New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams shares how she envisions the role of lieutenant governor as she runs alongside Gov. Kathy Hochul, as well as her former role as New York City Council speaker.
Politics Unusual: Lt. Gov. candidate Adrienne Adams, NYPD gender-based violence policy
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks with former City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams about running with Gov. Kathy Hochul as her lieutenant governor candidate. Also, a conversation with Assistant Commissioner Baer about NYPD's Gender-Based Violence Planning Unit.
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks with former City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams about running with Gov. Kathy Hochul as her lieutenant governor candidate. Also, a conversation with Assistant Commissioner Baer about NYPD's Gender-Based Violence Planning Unit.
Brad Lander on his campaign for Congress
Former NYC Comptroller Brad Lander tells FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay about running against Congressman Dan Goldman in the Democratic primary, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani's support for his campaign.
Former NYC Comptroller Brad Lander tells FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay about running against Congressman Dan Goldman in the Democratic primary, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani's support for his campaign.
Politics Unusual: NYC First Deputy Mayor, former Comptroller Lander
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay sits down with New York City First Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan to discuss the recently announced city budget. Also, a conversation with former Comptroller Brad Lander about his campaign for Congress.
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay sits down with New York City First Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan to discuss the recently announced city budget. Also, a conversation with former Comptroller Brad Lander about his campaign for Congress.