Federal food aid’s winding roads to New York

• By Kay Dervishi
• May 27, 2020

Lawmakers push back against Cuomo’s proposed cuts to schools

Committee chairs from the state Senate and NY City Council object.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• May 27, 2020

An update on the upstarts challenging House veterans

We featured 6 young candidates last fall. How are they doing?

• By Jeff Coltin
• May 26, 2020

Cuomo said “blame me,” but he hasn’t always taken responsibility

The governor sometimes points the finger elsewhere when things go wrong.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• May 26, 2020

New York launches $100M loan fund for small businesses, nonprofits

• By Kay Dervishi
• May 26, 2020

NYC requires a leaner, tech-driven government

The budget shortfall makes efficiency essential.

• By Emil Skandul
• May 26, 2020

How would line-of-duty benefits work for COVID-19?

De Blasio has thrown his support behind death benefits for NYC workers, but the measure would first have to pass in Albany.

• By Annie McDonough
• May 25, 2020

Ex-parks chief slams beach, pool closures

Former NYC Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe says the decision is shortsighted.

• By Jeff Coltin
• May 22, 2020

A new pot of pot revenue unlikely to save the state budget

Legalizing recreational marijuana is unlikely this year, and wouldn’t provide immediate fiscal relief.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• May 22, 2020

Scott Stringer wants to save NYC’s summer

The New York City comptroller offers ideas for how to safely open city beaches.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• May 22, 2020

Coronavirus limits Seawright’s options after losing ballot spot

The state’s highest court stripped the assemblywoman of the Democratic line.

• By Jeff Coltin
• May 22, 2020

The shifting metrics for reopening and New York’s beach boondoggle

Rounding up the week’s political news.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• May 22, 2020

Does the South Bronx representative have to be from the block?

Several candidates in the crowded field to replace Rep. José E. Serrano don’t live in the district. Does it matter?

• By Jeff Coltin
• May 22, 2020

House candidates who reside outside the district

Congressional candidates only have to live in the same state.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• May 22, 2020

The carpetbaggers in the 2020 primaries

A handful of New York candidates moved into their districts only recently.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• May 22, 2020

This week's biggest Winners & Losers

Who's up and who's down this week?

• May 22, 2020

Independent pharmacies need COVID-19 testing support

Unlike CVS and Walgreens, the state’s smaller pharmacies may struggle to begin administering coronavirus tests.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• May 21, 2020

Where are the ex-IDC members now?

Most of the controversial state senators lost reelection bids in 2018.

• By Jeff Coltin
• May 21, 2020

Why arrests plummeted during New York’s COVID-19 peak

It wasn’t only because people are staying at home.

• By Dan Clark
• May 21, 2020

Will nonprofits stay virtual post-pandemic?

Nonprofit leaders share their lessons from the shift to remote work.

• By Kay Dervishi
• May 21, 2020