Democrats

President Donald Trump during at a press conference in the East Room of the White House.
Ethics
How Albany is going after Trump’s taxes
A state bill that could force Trump to release his tax returns is not the first effort
By ANNIE MCDONOUGH
Policy
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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio addresses the National Action Network's annual national convention in New York.
Ask the Experts
What is Bill de Blasio’s path to victory?
Experts weigh in on the NYC mayor’s chances in the 2020 presidential race.
By JON LENTZ
News & Politics
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ew York Assemblyman Richard Gottfried.
Health Care
Is it finally Richard Gottfried’s year for single-payer?
The Manhattan Democrat has been pushing a bill over a quarter century.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
Policy
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Public advocate-elect Jumaane Williams meets with New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio at City Hall the day after his election victory.
News & Politics
A June public advocate primary unlikely to see same candidates
Williams’ win was too broad to suggest potential paths to victory for other Dems.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
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Michael Gianaris faces off against Andrew Cuomo
Ask the Experts
Will Albany Dems be their own worst enemy?
Assessing the issues that could divide the state Senate Democrats – and the long-term effects.
By JON LENTZ
News & Politics
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo at a meeting of the Long Island Association in Woodbury, Long Island
New York State
Poll: Is a civil war brewing among the state Senate Democrats?
Long Island Democrats reportedly complained about the opposition to Amazon’s HQ2. How serious is the rift?
By CITY & STATE
News & Politics
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A voter looks over a sample 2016 New York ballot showing presidential candidates on multiple party lines.
Campaigns & Elections
Is fusion voting going to be eliminated?
New York’s unusual, controversial cross-endorsement practice is under discussion.
By MAGGIE GARRED
News & Politics
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State Sen. Brad Hoylman speaks during a press conference for the signing of the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA) into Law.
Personality
Brad Hoylman: The person behind state Senate’s progressive bills
The six-year Senate veteran is as progressive as many newcomers, and his bills are finally moving.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Personality
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The Million Dollar staircase in Albanys capitol
New York State
Democratic state legislators’ constitutional moves
A slate of proposed amendments aim to update the state’s antiquated constitution.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
News & Politics
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The New York State Capitol
Ask the Experts
Which new Democratic laws will make the biggest difference in Albany?
Experts weigh in on the most politically significant legislation, which bills could backfire, and the biggest spending fights.
By JON LENTZ
News & Politics
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