Education

Policy

How Cuomo repurposed pandemic aid meant for schools

Without federal support for state and local governments, the governor dipped into funds meant for education.

Budget

Policy

Three issues to watch in state budget negotiations

Taxes, public school funding and COVID-19 relief will test state lawmakers before the April 1 state budget deadline.

New York State

Politics

How Letitia James’ star is rising

Like her predecessors who went on to become governor, the New York attorney general’s newest investigation could help launch her into the limelight.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

The New York Republicans who live in glass houses

GOP notables say different things about Trump and Cuomo when it comes to COVID-19 and sexual misconduct.

New York State

Politics

Key takeaways from reports on Cuomo’s work environment

New York magazine and The New York Times published damning pieces about alleged workplace hostility and sexism in the governor’s office.

New York City

Politics

Can New York City rescue its taxi drivers?

Industry experts and advocates weigh in on a new relief plan from Mayor Bill de Blasio and what else can be done to help drivers.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

Notable lawmakers calling for Cuomo to resign

As more and more allegations surface, big names are speaking out against the governor.

New York State

Politics

As Cuomo’s woes pile up, Stewart-Cousins and Heastie now call the shots

The center of political power shifts towards the state Legislature as an impeachment investigation is the latest sign that state lawmakers are increasingly in charge.

Opinion

Opinion

If tax hikes are inevitable, ensure they are prudent

Increases in taxes on the rich should be temporary and paired with spending cuts.

New York City

Politics

Survey: Queens voters felt good about ranked-choice voting

A new exit poll found that a majority of respondents were at least somewhat familiar with the new system before voting.

New York State

Policy

Progressives see budget windfalls among Cuomo scandals

Even a weakened governor still has a lot of power in the executive-oriented budget process.

New York State

Politics

Gillibrand’s tight spot on Cuomo

The New Yorker who pushed Al Franken out of the Senate has no easy options now that her home state governor faces similar allegations.