Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The scramble to fix New York’s election issues before November
New legislation would address some, but not all, of the issues that caused many June 23 primary ballots to get disqualified.
New York City
Politics
New York City’s rich history of occupations and protests
Many movements over the years echo the experiences of Occupy City Hall protesters.
New York City
Politics
New York City elects its first trans district leaders
Melissa Sklarz and Emilia Decaudin made history in Queens.
New York City
Opinion
New York City should teach older children outdoors
For the next school year, follow the science on who is most likely to spread COVID-19 and where.
New York State
Politics
Meet the insurgents who are likely future Assembly members
Seven progressive challengers have toppled longtime Democratic incumbents.
New York State
Politics
State Legislature considers additional whistleblower protections
Front-line workers have few safeguards when speaking out about unsafe conditions during the pandemic.
New York City
Politics
What will outgoing New York City Council members do after 2021?
We asked the term-limited council members about their plans.
New York City
Politics
Trump threatens to send federal agents to NYC
The city and state have already threatened legal action should agents be deployed to the city.
New York State
Politics
Andrew Cuomo, the ambassador
A trip to Georgia reveals a more contemplative governor on New York’s coronavirus response.
New York State
Politics
NY’s Indigenous rights bolstered by Supreme Court ruling
The state may be forced to contend with broader land rights and sovereignty for Native American tribes.
New York State
Politics
State Legislature meets to act on coronavirus-related bills
State budget talks remain on hold until the federal government acts on the next stimulus bill.
Power Lists
The 2020 Albany 40 Under 40 Rising Stars
City & State celebrates the next generation of rising stars in Albany.
New York City
Politics
Police decry reforms and the coronavirus spreads among young people
Rounding up the week’s political news
New York City
Politics
New York City gets its own reopening guidelines for Monday
Indoor dining and other activities still won’t be allowed when Phase 4 begins.
Politics