New York State
Politics
Hochul gets competition and Cuomo gets a criminal complaint
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
The 2021 New York City Council speaker contenders
What you need to know about all the likely candidates.
Politics
Politics
Fossella calls speed cameras “a money grab” as his company cashes in
The technology is a hot topic in the race for Staten Island borough president.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Cold War between James and Williams looms over governor’s race
The Black progressive Brooklynites have to deal with each other first.
Politics
Politics
The People vs. Andrew Cuomo is now officially a thing
A criminal complaint against the former governor complicates any attempts for him to stage a political comeback.
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NYN Media
Reimagining policing in an age of discontent
Advocates seeking to reform the New York City Police Department need to consider how it is funded and its institutional composition.
Health Care
Policy
New York City’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate draws predictable 11th hour ire
City union leaders stage protests and warn of worker shortages ahead of the requirement going into effect on Friday.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Ariel Palitz wants YOU to go out tonight
The Office of Nightlife is working to recuperate the city’s after-hours ecosystem of bars and clubs.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
UPDATED: Letitia James is running for governor
The state attorney general is entering an increasingly crowded Democratic primary field.
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Will Hochul finally greenlight a bill to collect better data on Asian American New Yorkers?
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo vetoed legislation to collect more specific data about Asians in the state, citing financial constraints. Asian American advocates say the data is needed now more than ever.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
India Walton and Byron Brown debate for the last time
Buffalo voters will choose between the Democratic nominee for mayor and the incumbent who lost the primary in a highly scrutinized race that pits progressives against moderates.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Moya hopes his experience will give him a speaker boost
And more coverage of New York elections.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Can Francisco Moya play catch-up in the speaker race?
The Queens lawmaker hopes his experience in government, relationship with Eric Adams and ties to labor will pay off in the hotly contested race for City Council speaker.
Policy
Policy
Will Hochul finally greenlight a bill to collect better data on Asian American New Yorkers?
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo vetoed legislation to collect more specific data about Asians in the state, citing financial constraints. Asian American advocates say the data is needed now more than ever.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
AOC, downstate progressives help India Walton
Many Buffalo Democrats are staying on the sidelines. So the party’s mayoral nominee has gathered support elsewhere.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Adams and Sliwa face off in last mayoral debate
The two candidates have one last chance to make their cases in a lopsided contest.
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Recent NYC child homicides raise concerns
Questions about the efficiency of the city’s child welfare agency have risen, after authorities were alerted to suspected child abuse but failed to prevent homicides from happening.
New York City
Politics
Taxi drivers’ hunger strike hits its seventh day
A group of protesters hope the action will force a new plan from City Hall to help them pay off what they owe on medallion loans.
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