Andrew Cuomo

Politics

Five takeaways from the state Democratic Convention

Gov. Andrew Cuomo was formally nominated by the state Democratic Party for re-election, as was his running mate, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, and state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. New York City Public Advocate Letitia James, who garnered Cuomo’s endorsement on Tuesday, was the party’s pick for attorney general.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

Will Hillary Clinton’s endorsement help Cuomo?

The Democratic state convention was friendly terrain for the former senator from New York.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

What to watch for at the state Democratic Convention

Cuomo, Nixon and Hillary Clinton: What to watch for at the state Democratic Convention.

Kathy Hochul

Politics

What to watch for at the Working Families Party Convention

The Working Families Party has suffered financing scandals and a feud with Gov. Andrew Cuomo, but remains a crucial player in New York’s progressive politics heading after losing much of its union support.

Andrew Cuomo

Personality

New York doesn't do royal weddings, but it has its own royalty

New York doesn't have royalty, but the former colony seems fond of dynastic succession in politics.

New York State

Personality

Marcus Molinaro vs. the Empire

Marcus Molinaro on how to beat Cuomo – and which "Star Wars" character he sees himself as.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Bar admittance unlikely to impede a Teachout attorney general run

Law professor Zephyr Teachout isn’t admitted to the New York state bar, posing a political hurdle to her potential candidacy for state attorney general, but that may be fixed more easily than some experts expected.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

You don’t have to be that qualified to be attorney general

The state Legislature is interviewing candidates to replace Schneiderman, but the job’s formal qualifications are minimal.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

Who New York’s power players want to be the next attorney general

Who Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and others want to replace Eric Schneiderman as New York state attorney general.

Kathy Hochul

Politics

Updated: The leading contenders to be New York’s next attorney general

The Legislature will choose a successor to Eric Schneiderman. Here’s an updated guide to the candidates' strengths and weaknesses.

Kathy Hochul

Personality

Moms in elected office perform a delicate balancing act

Moms in elected office perform a delicate balancing act. For Mother’s Day, we recognize the challenge of parenting while campaigning

New York State

Politics

Suraj Patel is taking on Carolyn Maloney, and the rest of his party

In a microcosm of Democratic divisions, Suraj Patel is taking on Carolyn Maloney, and the rest of his party.

New York State

Politics

The problem with Zephyr Teachout’s prospective attorney general campaign

Zephyr Teachout’s prospective attorney general campaign is hampered because the law professor isn’t admitted to the New York bar.

New York State

Politics

With Schneiderman out, what happens now

You probably have questions about New York’s unusual approach to replacing attorneys general. We have answers.