Politics Unusual: NYS Comptroller nominee Hernandez, NYC Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay sits down with Joseph Hernandez, the Republican candidate for the NYS Comptroller race, to discuss how he would handle his responsibilities if elected. Also, a conversation with New York City Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning Leila Bozorg about policy ideas regarding affordable housing.
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay sits down with Joseph Hernandez, the Republican candidate for the NYS Comptroller race, to discuss how he would handle his responsibilities if elected. Also, a conversation with New York City Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning Leila Bozorg about policy ideas regarding affordable housing.
NYC deputy mayor for housing on affordability, landlords suing Rent Guidelines Board
New York City Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning Leila Bozorg sits down to discuss the city's goal to build 200,000 affordable homes over the next ten years, as well as potential ways to assist struggling landlords.
New York City Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning Leila Bozorg sits down to discuss the city's goal to build 200,000 affordable homes over the next ten years, as well as potential ways to assist struggling landlords.
GOP nominee for NYS Comptroller talks background, former mayoral campaign
Republican nominee for New York State Comptroller Joseph Hernandez comes on Politics Unusual to discuss his former run for New York City's mayoral office, as well as how he would approach his role if chosen to succeed current Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.
Republican nominee for New York State Comptroller Joseph Hernandez comes on Politics Unusual to discuss his former run for New York City's mayoral office, as well as how he would approach his role if chosen to succeed current Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.
Politics Unusual: Former Governors Pataki and DiFrancesco on their experience with 9/11
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks with former New York Gov. George Pataki and former New Jersey Gov. Donald DiFrancesco about their experience leading their states during the time of the 9/11 terror attacks.
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks with former New York Gov. George Pataki and former New Jersey Gov. Donald DiFrancesco about their experience leading their states during the time of the 9/11 terror attacks.
Politics Unusual: NYC Council Education Chair Eric Dinowitz, NY State Courts Officer Bobby Keane
In this episode of Politics Unusual, Eric Dinowitz, Chair of the New York City Council's Education Committee, breaks down the city's new moratorium on AI in elementary and middle schools. Plus, State Court Officer Bobby Kane discusses his fight to close a legal gap preventing some 9/11 recovery worker from receiving enhanced disability benefits.
In this episode of Politics Unusual, Eric Dinowitz, Chair of the New York City Council's Education Committee, breaks down the city's new moratorium on AI in elementary and middle schools. Plus, State Court Officer Bobby Kane discusses his fight to close a legal gap preventing some 9/11 recovery worker from receiving enhanced disability benefits.
Politics Unusual: NJ Transit president, NYS Sen. Gournardes
In this special episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's Teresa Priolo speaks with NJ Transit President and CEO Kris Kolluri about the $4 million loss during the World Cup. Also, a conversation with State Senator Andrew Gounardes about protecting children from the negative effects of social media.
In this special episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's Teresa Priolo speaks with NJ Transit President and CEO Kris Kolluri about the $4 million loss during the World Cup. Also, a conversation with State Senator Andrew Gounardes about protecting children from the negative effects of social media.
Politics Unusual: NYC Councilmember Feliz, Fiscal Policy Institute Health Policy Director
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks with New York City Councilmember Oswald Feliz about a seven hour 911 outage in the Bronx, and his role as Chair of the Committee on Public Safety. Also, a conversation with the Fiscal Policy Institute's Health Policy Director, Michael Kinnucan, about how nearly half a million New Yorkers are losing their health insurance coverage.
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks with New York City Councilmember Oswald Feliz about a seven hour 911 outage in the Bronx, and his role as Chair of the Committee on Public Safety. Also, a conversation with the Fiscal Policy Institute's Health Policy Director, Michael Kinnucan, about how nearly half a million New Yorkers are losing their health insurance coverage.
Politics Unusual: Mamdani's 'honeymoon' period with NYC, horse carriages in Central Park
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks to Chris Sommerfeldt, POLITICO's City Hall reporter, and Ben Max, the host of "Max Politics," about whether Mayor Mamdani's "honeymoon period" with New York City has come to an end. Also, a conversation with TWU International President John Samuelsen about potentially banning horse carriages in Central Park.
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks to Chris Sommerfeldt, POLITICO's City Hall reporter, and Ben Max, the host of "Max Politics," about whether Mayor Mamdani's "honeymoon period" with New York City has come to an end. Also, a conversation with TWU International President John Samuelsen about potentially banning horse carriages in Central Park.
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.