New York State
Politics
How Claudia Tenney won back her seat in Congress
Her open embrace of Trump was received more warmly in Central New York than it was in 2018.
Housing
Policy
NYC’s reluctance to end contracts with notorious nonprofits
The New York Times’ bombshell report about one of the city’s biggest homeless shelter providers points to its inability to hold shelter operators accountable for their troubling behavior.
Health Care
Policy
There might be a new way to free up more COVID-19 vaccines
New research shows how New York might be able to save a mountain of vaccine doses for others.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Manhattan DA candidates expect to inherit Vance’s case against Trump
But they’re not all saying how they would handle it yet.
New York City
Politics
Why experts say resuming indoor dining in NYC is a bad idea
New variants could reverse the state’s progress against the pandemic if restrictions are lifted too quickly.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
These mayoral candidates have the city’s attention
They’re not in City Hall yet, but they already wield immense political power.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Are NYC comptroller candidates really running for mayor?
If you want to set yourself up, you’ve got to win this race first.
Immigration
Policy
New York Immigration Coalition leaders are rolling up their sleeves
With a new administration, there’s time to focus on structural changes, including in NYC
Gambling
Opinion
Converting racetrack casinos will grow jobs
One of the ideas recently brought to my attention is Cuomo’s idea to accept proposals for three new gaming licenses in New York, which could pave the way for Resorts World New York City and Empire City in Yonkers to become full casinos with live table games and sports betting. Though I’m hardly suggesting gaming alone is the answer to the COVID-19 economic devastation, it is a good option already on the table.
Power Lists
The 2021 New York City Power 100: 51-100
The political players who are saving their city.
Power Lists
The 2021 New York City Power 100: 11-50
The political players who are saving their city.
New York City
Politics
Racial disparities in vaccinations and Cuomo sidelines health experts
Rounding up the week’s political news.
MTA
Personality
A conversation with Quemuel Arroyo, the MTA’s first chief accessibility officer
He’s just as sick of inaccessible subway stations as you are.
New York State
Policy
Why Cuomo’s pandemic policies keep getting challenged in court
The lawsuit over prisoners not being vaccinated is just the latest COVID-19 policy accused of unequal treatment.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy