On “Batya!,” the recent gains by Democratic Socialists of America candidates in New York spark questions about whether the movement reflects a working-class shift or broader political realignment. NYC comptroller and congressional candidate Brad Lander joins Batya Ungar-Sargon to discuss his victory, his call to block military aid to Israel and criticism over his alignment with DSA-backed candidates. New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman also joins the show to explain his use of the controversial term “Kapo” to describe Lander and outline how the DSA surge could impact his campaign. A panel discussion explores whether the DSA’s momentum in New York could expand nationally, as well as the potential implications of…
Thomas DiNapoli, the state comptroller in New York since 2007, now faces his first primary challenge, as two Democrats hope to capitalize on anti-incumbent fervor.
Hurst has been serving in the role in an acting capacity since August but would be the first officially in the position under the second Trump administration if confirmed.
A report by the New York City comptroller argues that the city’s economy will be transformed by artificial intelligence. “We’ve never seen anything like this,” he said.
The city was counting on a 15 percent rise in bonuses to produce tax revenues to fill its budget gap. The actual increase was 9 percent, the state comptroller said.
Former Republican state representative, business owner and gubernatorial candidate Don Huffines is running for comptroller to manage the state’s finances
