An uncertain election night as coronavirus cases climb across the state

Rounding up the week’s political news.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• November 7, 2020

How New York City settles lawsuits with protesters who sue cops over aggressive tactics

The city has a history of settling lawsuits filed by protesters alleging unjust treatment at the hands of the NYPD, but for some a settlement isn’t enough.

• By Annie McDonough
• November 6, 2020

How New York voted

Tallying turnout in the generation’s biggest election.

• By Caitlin Dorman
• November 6, 2020

With federal elections undecided, state aid hangs in balance

GOP-led Senate would likely mean less COVID-19 relief funding.

• By Kay Dervishi
• November 6, 2020

New York’s voter registration and turnout continue to lag

The state continues its middling performance in voter turnout. Experts blame barriers to voting.

• By Kimberly Gonzalez
• November 6, 2020

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

• November 6, 2020

Westchester's next DA on tackling police corruption

Mimi Rocah talks about the possibility of investigations against Trump and her plan to address racial disparities in arrests.

• By Kay Dervishi
• November 5, 2020

Rep. Max Rose’s unusual election night speech

The Congress member from Staten Island defends his support for Black Lives Matter.

• By Ben Adler
• November 5, 2020

We might need to rethink COVID-19 vaccine distribution

One line of reasoning posits that vaccines should go to the people most likely to spread the coronavirus.

• By Zach Williams
• November 5, 2020

LGBT advocacy groups sue Trump administration for order limiting diversity training

• By Kay Dervishi
• November 5, 2020

Jabari Brisport is still teaching

The next DSA state senator talks pandemic-era schooling, missing his students and the work that awaits him in Albany.

• By Annie McDonough
• November 5, 2020

New York GOP is back from the dead

Early results show Republicans outperforming in congressional and state legislative races.

• By Jeff Coltin
• November 4, 2020

Only two minor parties in New York will keep their ballot access

The four parties that failed to meet the state’s new requirements aren’t giving up without a fight.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• November 4, 2020

SCOTUS to hear case that may allow foster orgs to discriminate against LGBT parents

• By Kay Dervishi
• November 4, 2020

Lou Puliafito falls short of upsetting Rebecca Seawright

A Republican Manhattan doorman’s Cinderella story ends

• By Zach Williams
• November 4, 2020

No unrest on Election Day

Despite fears of rioting, the state remained relatively calm.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• November 4, 2020

New York’s 2020 congressional election results

It was a bad night for Democrats in competitive races.

• By Annie McDonough
• November 4, 2020

2020 New York state legislative general election results

Will the Democrats secure a supermajority in the state Senate?

• By Kay Dervishi, Rebecca C. Lewis and Zach Williams
• November 3, 2020

Lawmakers call on NYCHA to fix its ventilation issues

It could help prevent spikes in coronavirus cases as people spend more time indoors this winter.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• November 3, 2020

Report: Close to half of NYC workers lost income during pandemic

• By Kay Dervishi
• November 3, 2020