NYC Politics & Power: James Thompson’s City Desk
James Thompson has spent 15 years following the money, the votes, and the decisions that shape New York City governance. This is the definitive desk for NYC politics, policy, and accountability journalism.
Coverage Areas
City Hall & Mayor’s Office
Tracking executive decisions, budget fights, and mayoral politics.
NYC Council & Legislation
Bills, votes, and the legislators writing the rules New Yorkers live by.
MTA & Transportation
Subway, buses, congestion pricing — how New Yorkers move and who decides.
NYPD & Public Safety
Crime trends, policing policy, and the ongoing debates over public safety.
Housing & Homelessness
The crisis, the politics, and the real stories behind NYC’s housing emergency.
About the author: James Thompson — City Hall & Breaking News Reporter
