Early voting a work in progress in New York

Over 2.5 million New York voters cast their ballots in person before Election Day.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• November 3, 2020

3 key downstate congressional races to watch

Swing districts on Staten Island and Long Island will likely feature the most competitive races.

• By Kimberly Gonzalez
• November 3, 2020

Are New York’s elections safe from cyberattack?

Boards of election may be a target for bad actors, but it’s not so easy to hack the vote.

• By Annie McDonough
• November 3, 2020

When should New Yorkers expect election results?

Official tallies won’t be finalized until at least December, but the outcomes of many races could become apparent as the absentee ballot count continues over the next several weeks.

• By Kay Dervishi
• November 2, 2020

More than 3 million New Yorkers have voted so far

• By Kay Dervishi
• November 2, 2020

Is Maya Wiley the woman for NYC?

The civil rights watchdog is running for mayor in a year when police reform could dominate the debate.

• By Jeff Coltin
• November 2, 2020

The 2020 Women’s Power 100: 51-100

Women who have risen to prominence to lead the Empire State.

• By City & State
• November 2, 2020

The 2020 Women’s Power 100

Women who have risen to lead the Empire State.

• By City & State
• November 2, 2020

Long lines for early voting while COVID-19 cases tick up in NYC

Rounding up the week’s political news

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• October 30, 2020

Why Max Rose might be upset by Nicole Malliotakis

The Republican Assembly member’s “law and order” message resonates on Staten Island.

• By Sydney Kashiwagi
• October 30, 2020

Tech rides to transit’s rescue

The Transit Tech Lab picks eight finalist companies to address pandemic challenges.

• By Annie McDonough
• October 30, 2020

The NYC Board of Elections

A quick review of New York City’s Board of Elections, disenfranchisement and concerns over the upcoming general election.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• October 30, 2020

Most NYC shelters won’t get WiFi until summer – after school year ends

• By Kay Dervishi
• October 30, 2020

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

• October 30, 2020

Who not to vote for when choosing judges

Some of the candidates aren’t campaigning and don’t live where they are running.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• October 30, 2020

21 in ’21 kicks into high gear

The group seeking equal representation for women on the City Council announced its slate of 33 endorsements.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• October 30, 2020

Seven key upstate New York congressional races to watch

Democrats hope to inch closer to defeating Trump-linked candidates.

• By Kimberly Gonzalez
• October 29, 2020

Lies, damned lies and COVID statistics

Understanding pandemics requires lots of data so reader beware of arguments based on a single-metric

• By Zach Williams
• October 29, 2020

Human services nonprofits launch new voting initiative

• By Kay Dervishi
• October 29, 2020

Should progressives vote for Biden on the WFP line?

The third party backs Democratic candidates, but still wants to keep its ballot line.

• By Kay Dervishi
• October 29, 2020