Donald Trump
Politics
New York reacts to Biden’s victory
After a long few days of ballot counting former Vice President Joe Biden was projected the winner of the 2020 presidential election Saturday morning. Here’s how some of New York’s lawmakers and other political leaders reacted.
New York City
Politics
An uncertain election night as coronavirus cases climb across the state
Rounding up the week’s political news.
NYPD
Politics
How New York City settles lawsuits with protesters who sue cops over aggressive tactics
The city has a history of settling lawsuits filed by protesters alleging unjust treatment at the hands of the NYPD, but for some a settlement isn’t enough.
New York State
Policy
With federal elections undecided, state aid hangs in balance
GOP-led Senate would likely mean less COVID-19 relief funding.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
New York’s voter registration and turnout continue to lag
The state continues its middling performance in voter turnout. Experts blame barriers to voting.
Personality
Personality
Westchester's next DA on tackling police corruption
Mimi Rocah talks about the possibility of investigations against Trump and her plan to address racial disparities in arrests.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Rep. Max Rose’s unusual election night speech
The Congress member from Staten Island defends his support for Black Lives Matter.
New York State
Policy
We might need to rethink COVID-19 vaccine distribution
One line of reasoning posits that vaccines should go to the people most likely to spread the coronavirus.
Personality
Personality
Jabari Brisport is still teaching
The next DSA state senator talks pandemic-era schooling, missing his students and the work that awaits him in Albany.
New York State
Politics
New York GOP is back from the dead
Early results show Republicans outperforming in congressional and state legislative races.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Only two minor parties in New York will keep their ballot access
The four parties that failed to meet the state’s new requirements aren’t giving up without a fight.
New York City
Politics
Lou Puliafito falls short of upsetting Rebecca Seawright
A Republican Manhattan doorman’s Cinderella story ends
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
New York’s 2020 congressional election results
It was a bad night for Democrats in competitive races.
New York State
Politics