Zach Williams

New York City Transit chief Andy Byford in August 2018.
Transportation
What Andy Byford’s resignation means for Cuomo
“Train Daddy’s” sudden departure is off-brand for the governor.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
Policy
policy
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr.
New York State
Cuomo’s proposal to divert Cy Vance’s money for discovery reform
New funding to help district attorneys comply with discovery reforms would come at the expense of the Manhattan district attorney.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
News & Politics
article
Governor Cuomo presented the 2021 fiscal year budget in Albany on Tuesday.
News & Politics
Can Cuomo’s budget co-opt his critics?
The governor pivots on health care, education and bail while building a can-do progressive brand.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
News & Politics
article
Governor Cuomo, Andrea Stewart-Cousins, and Carl Heastie before the State of the State address earlier this month.
Policy
Three questions for Cuomo’s budget address
What the governor says today will affect the political tone for the months ahead.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
Policy
policy
Assembly District 38 candidate Jenifer Rajkumar.
Campaigns & Elections
Assembly primary challengers who are raising big money
New disclosures show that several incumbent Democrats are being outraised by their opponents.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
News & Politics
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State Senate Minority Leader John Flanagan.
New York State
The GOP’s lucky breaks in Albany in early 2020
Republicans are finding some political openings at the start of the state legislative session.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
News & Politics
article
Governor Cuomo has tasked public authorities with overseeing policy agenda items.
New York State
How Cuomo’s authorities keep costs off-budget
Public authorities allow for new investments despite a $6 billion budget deficit.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
News & Politics
article
Senate Majority Leader, Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie walk past the Senate Chamber in Albany, N.Y
New York State
Are the Assembly and state Senate working together?
The early days of the 2020 legislative session has featured limited coordination between the chambers.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
News & Politics
article
State Sen. Velmanette Montgomery announced Saturday that she will not be seeking reelection.
Campaigns & Elections
Brooklyn state Senate race may be broader referendum
State Sen. Velmanette Montgomery’s retirement sets up a new type of battle between the old guard and leftists.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
News & Politics
article
Cuomo says New York is a progressive leader, but it is often behind the curve.
New York State
Is New York leader of the pack?
Cuomo claims New York's a progressive powerhouse. It's just the mild one.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
News & Politics
article
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