New York State
Policy
Progressives are enlisting businesses in support of New York Health Act
A successful single-payer system would give employees of small businesses more access to health care.
Eric Adams
Politics
Eric Adams has been waiting for this
The Brooklyn borough president has spent his career serving the city – and making controversial moves along the way.
Budget
Policy
De Blasio proposes expanded “recovery budget”
New York City’s fiscal outlook was improved by the federal pandemic relief package.
New York State
Politics
New York to lose one congressional seat
But the state only needed 89 more people to fill out the census to keep all 27 of its House seats.
New York City
Politics
Competitive Central Brooklyn Council Race Splits City's Left
Nine Democratic candidates are running to replace Councilmember Laurie Cumbo.
New York City
Politics
Four Candidates Vie For City’s 8th District, One Seeks Re-election
Big differences in money raised for the campaign separate the candidates in the 8th district, which includes neighborhoods in Manhattan and the South Bronx.
New York City
Politics
The race for Queens Council District 22, the next phase of Astoria's political evolution
Six democrats are vying to replace Councilmember Costa Constantinides.
Housing
Policy
Lawmakers are extending eviction moratorium the easy way
A quick deal gives Democratic lawmakers four more months to figure out how to avoid a potential tidal wave of residential and commercial evictions.
New York City
Politics
First-time candidates and government veterans face off for New York’s UES
High-profile endorsements and impressive fundraising numbers are split in this close race for the City Council District 5.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Climate bill would tax carbon in New York
New legislation aims to raise billions of dollars to fund a “just transition” away from fossil fuels.
New York City
Politics
A guilty verdict in Chauvin trial and Cuomo impeachment probe continues
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Pat Ryan’s got his own Green New Deal
The Ulster County executive discusses how “locality” is the differentiator in his plan for the environment and how local governments can confront climate change.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Mayoral hopefuls tout their green thumbs
The crowded field of candidates in New York City’s upcoming June primary discussed their plans for the environment in a new Earth Day video.
Personality
Personality
Who are celebrities endorsing for New York City mayor?
As usual, New York’s rich and famous have opinions.
New York State
Policy