Dana Balter: I’m the real mainstream candidate

Rep. John Katko’s challenger says he’s been “masquerading as a moderate.”

• By Kimberly Gonzalez
• October 28, 2020

Candidates’ ad hoc mask approach

Some politicians are back to canvassing, making safety procedures on their own.

• By Sydney Kashiwagi
• October 28, 2020

New York state lawmakers call for more aid to food relief organizations

• By Kay Dervishi
• October 28, 2020

Incarcerated New Yorkers may lose out on stimulus checks

Prisoners have just a week left to claim their stimulus checks. But many say they have not been provided with the paperwork.

• By Akash Mehta and Sophie Walker
• October 28, 2020

In wake of Barrett confirmation, NY lawmakers back court reform

Expanding the Supreme Court is increasingly mainstream, but some Democrats are hesitant.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• October 27, 2020

How can New York change its court culture?

Creating new policies and reforms aimed at eradicating racism would be a starting point.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• October 27, 2020

COVID-19 is hurting Republicans’ 2020 hopes

Voters overwhelmingly said the pandemic was their top issue days before the election.

• By Zach Williams
• October 27, 2020

COVID-19 may delay New York’s goal to end HIV/AIDS epidemic

• By Kay Dervishi
• October 27, 2020

Black New Yorkers say “We can’t breathe”

Here’s what needs to happen to end COVID-19 racial disparities.

• By Bertha Lewis
• October 27, 2020

Long early voting lines plague voters across New York

While boards of elections could have been more prepared, a confluence of problems caused hours long wait times.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• October 26, 2020

NYC launches pilot to expand use of parent advocates in foster care

• By Kay Dervishi
• October 26, 2020

Five state issues to watch post-2020

Democratic pickups in November could jumpstart some outstanding bills before the state Legislature.

• By Zach Williams
• October 26, 2020

A state Senate supermajority could force NY leftward

Democrats are on the cusp of winning power over Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s veto.

• By Zach Williams
• October 26, 2020

New York City sues to prevent loss of federal funding

A new lawsuit aims to stop the Trump administration from withholding money over “anarchist jurisdiction” classification.

• By Annie McDonough
• October 24, 2020

COVID-19 lockdowns start to ease and the WFP enters high gear

Rounding up the week’s political news

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• October 23, 2020

Zach Iscol wants to be a cross between Bloomberg and de Blasio

He didn’t vote for mayor, but now he wants your vote.

• By Jeff Coltin
• October 23, 2020

Remote learning likely to continue after the pandemic

New York City prepares for the long haul.

• By Annie McDonough
• October 23, 2020

Funding partially restored to New York City housing department after budget cuts

• By Kay Dervishi
• October 23, 2020

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

• October 23, 2020

Don’t bring back the stock transfer tax

It could drive business out of New York and won’t live up to revenue projections.

• By David Friedfel
• October 23, 2020