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Policy

New York City is set for a major expansion of voting rights. Here’s what you need to know.

The City Council will vote next month on a bill that would allow more than 800,000 immigrants to vote in municipal elections.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s Note: No MTA fare hike provides welcome relief to New Yorkers

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision to not raise fares for six months is especially helpful during these difficult economic times.

New York State

Politics

FAQ: all the Cuomo investigations

The former gov is facing probes at the county, state and federal level. Here’s the breakdown.

Politics

Assembly investigation: Cuomo began planning his lucrative book just days into the COVID-19 pandemic

Investigators also found the ex-governor sexually harassed staff, hid nursing home data and used state resources for personal gain.

Criminal Justice

Policy

Questions loom about the plan to close Rikers, as new administration takes over

The City Council heard a final update from the de Blasio administration. But what do the new guys think?

New York State

Politics

Assembly impeachment report details how Cuomo undermined COVID-19 response

The former pandemic star sidelined health officials while devoting state resources to writing a lucrative pandemic memoir.

Politics

Breaking News Politics

Impeachment investigators release their report on Cuomo

Another damning report confirms a range of misbehavior by former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Assembly Member Amy Paulin explains how to get hundreds of bills signed into law

She’s one of the most prolific lawmakers in Albany, and the Westchester Democrat is showing no signs of slowing down.

New York State

Politics

New York City’s suburbs are moving in opposite directions

Westchester Democrats were largely unscathed in the November election, but Long Island Dems got walloped.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Opinion: How nonprofits have the power to close New York’s digital divide

The need to close the digital literacy gap that affects low-income New Yorkers, older adults and people of color is vital for the access of essential services and opportunities delivered by nonprofits.

News & Politics

Politics

Suozzi emerges as big winner with SALT changes

The Long Island Democrat is among the moderates happy about reversing a controversial 2017 change to the federal tax code.

News & Politics

Politics

Lawmakers, legal experts react to Rittenhouse not-guilty verdict

A jury found Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty on Friday on all five charges in the shooting of three men at a protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in 2020.

Politics

Politics

Cuomo’s lawyer asks James to recuse herself from probes

The ex-governor’s attorney Rita Glavin said the state Attorney General ‘forced’ Cuomo’s resignation.