New Yorkers casting their ballots during the 2016 presidential election.
Campaigns & Elections
Election officials look to avoid primary mishaps in November
The state will need a lot more money to make sure the general election runs smoothly.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
State Attorney General Letitia James announced that she is suing to dissolve the National Rifle Association.
This Week’s Headlines
Barbot bows out and Tish takes on the NRA
Rounding up the week’s political news.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
De Blasio and Dr. Oxiris Barbot.
New York City
De Blasio’s history of bad blood with former allies
Hizzoner keeps his enemies far and his friends farther.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
Who won and who lost in the pandemic primary?
Campaigns & Elections
New York’s 2020 congressional primary election results
Jamaal Bowman, Mondaire Jones and Ritchie Torres all celebrate landmark victories.
By ANNIE MCDONOUGH, JEFF COLTIN, REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
A New York judge ruled that ballots without a postmark must also be counted.
New York State
Federal judge finds NY disenfranchised voters for Post Office error
Thousands of previously invalidated ballots in New York City now must be counted.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida was one of three Republican representatives followed in the HBO documentary "The Swamp."
Personality
Trump hasn’t drained the swamp. Can Congress?
A new HBO documentary follows three GOP House members fighting money in politics.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Personality
personality
Black Lives Matter protesters and NYPD officers have a confrontation near City Hall Park.
This Week’s Headlines
Police records released and a new mayoral contender
Rounding up the week’s political news
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
Still from the video of Nikki Stone's arrest at 2nd ave and 25th Street.
Criminal Justice
Viral video of protester’s arrest shows regular occurrence for New Yorkers of color
Arrests by plainclothes officers in unmarked vehicles are common in communities of color, advocates and legislators say.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
policy
Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney’s rematch against Suraj Patel was the closest race in which the incumbent won, with a near tie after election night.
Campaigns & Elections
The insurgent wave that wasn’t
More challengers ran against NY congressional Democrats, but only one won.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
article
People participate in a protest calling on New York to cancel rent outside of a New York Civil Court in Brooklyn on July 7, 2020.
Housing
What is the current state of eviction protections in New York?
A patchwork of guidance can be hard to understand for renters and landlords as housing courts reopen.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
policy
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