News & Politics
Politics
With Glick retiring, what will become of PRRIA?
Opponents of the packaging reduction bill see an opening to pass a (watered-down) version of it next year.
Albany Agenda
Politics
An early look at the state legislative races on our radar this November
Will Democrats win back their supermajority in the state Senate? Or will Republicans pick up some seats?
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Albany thrives on deadline
Our legislature’s part-time schedule and lawmakers’ productivity may, in fact, be connected.
Politics
Politics
When the state Capitol’s empty, what do lobbyists do?
Lobbyists keep up with the times and clients on the fundraising and golf circuit.
Policy
Policy
Should the state Legislature meet year-round? Maybe. Will it? Don’t hold your breath.
What even is a full-time legislature anyway?
Upstate
Power Lists
The 2026 Upstate Power 100
Movers and shakers from Western New York to the North Country.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics
Partisan rift deepens over NY immigration law
As Hochul moves to enact a law limiting local cooperation with ICE, her opponent Blakeman said he’d end “sanctuary state” policies.
Immigration
Policy
Is New York adequately serving immigrants? It’s hard to say.
The state comptroller’s audit of the Office for New Americans found the agency is missing key data metrics to help evaluate need.
Politics
Politics
Federal employees say they’ll quit if they have to move to New Jersey
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging the Trump administration to reconsider the planned move of local offices of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics
Blakeman reports extra $1.6 million raised in amended campaign filing
The Republican gubernatorial candidate’s initial July disclosure fell far short of his fundraising claims
Zohran Mamdani
Updated
Politics
Who’s who in Zohran Mamdani’s administration?
Meet the folks who are running New York City.
Personality
Personality
5 things to know about Anthony Shorris
Mamdani’s new economic development head may be able to please business leaders without backtracking on his policy agenda.
NYPD
Politics
Mamdani encouraged protests of Netanyahu’s visit. His NYPD will respond to them.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said New York City can’t act independently to arrest the Israeli prime minister, but said those who wish to protest his planned visit should.
2026 congressional midterm elections
Politics
How big money scrambled to support Espaillat in the final weeks
Dark money donors to super PACs supporting Rep. Adriano Espaillat and Antonio Reynoso were revealed in post-election filings.
News & Politics
Politics
GOP council members distance themselves from Young Republicans after antisemitism claims
Inna Vernikov had her name pulled from the NYYRC website months ago, while Vickie Paladino’s considering skipping the next event.
2026 New York state elections
Politics
Voters may have been caught on camera for years in Fulton County town
The BOE’s investigating courtroom cameras in Broadalbin left on during the June 23 primary.
Editor's Note
Opinion