Donald Trump

Politics

Trump’s potential New York legal woes

The former president is the subject of several investigations in the Empire State.

Energy & Environment

Policy

New York carbon tax proposal fizzles

The Assembly sponsor of the Climate and Community Investment Act says another year or so is needed to rally support.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Could crime tip the scales of the mayoral race?

Voters have responded positively to Eric Adams and Andrew Yang, who both oppose defunding the police.

Budget

Policy

De Blasio spending big on NYC’s recovery

But will the city’s coffers be empty for the mayor’s successor?

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

It’s Insider Vs. Outsiders in Republican Council Primary on Staten Island

A tradition of handing down power within this 50th Council district office is under assault in the most contested Republican primary in this cycle.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

One of the Council’s Newest Members Faces a Veteran Challenger and a New Voice

The 12th district, which covers the northeast Bronx, has seen two consecutive Council members ousted for corruption. Six months to the day after a special election elevated Kevin Riley to the seat, he faces two rivals on Primary Day.

Health Care

Policy

Should NY relax its mask mandate?

Public health experts and epidemiologists are concerned that doing so could lead to a spike in COVID-19 cases.

Transportation

Policy

So when will NYC have congestion pricing?

Biden’s approval of an environmental assessment is a shortcut on the long road to completing the toll project.