Cuomo $15 billion demand of Biden criticized by state senators

No one thinks the governor harmed his relationship with the president, but some say he is avoiding hard budget choices.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• January 20, 2021

Sheldon Silver’s many prison sentences

The former Assembly speaker is finally serving time – and he’s staying in prison.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• January 20, 2021

Campaign Finance winners and losers

And more coverage of key 2021 races.

• By Jeff Coltin
• January 20, 2021

What the Biden administration means for New York

The state’s finances hinge on getting multiple types of federal aid.

• By Zach Williams
• January 20, 2021

How Biden’s Amtrak legacy may help advance NY’s transportation agenda

A rail enthusiast in the Oval Office signals hope for more federal aid and transportation funding.

• By Gabe Ponce de León
• January 20, 2021

Winners and Losers of the January filing

A look at the latest fundraising numbers for 2021 NYC elections.

• By Jeff Coltin
• January 20, 2021

Cuomo’s proposed budget would turn local aid temporary withholdings into 5% cut

• By Kay Dervishi
• January 20, 2021

The future of political strategy is Black and female

Despite running successful campaigns again and again, many Black women still face barriers to being heard.

• By Destine Manson
• January 20, 2021

6 Things To Know About Polly Trottenberg

Meet the incoming deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

• By Caitlin Dorman
• January 19, 2021

The state budget by the numbers

Here are the highlights from the spending plan unveiled by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday.

• By Zach Williams
• January 19, 2021

What de Blasio’s proposed budget means for nonprofits

• By Kay Dervishi
• January 19, 2021

The 2021 Health Power 100: 51-100

The individuals leading New York through the coronavirus crisis

• By City & State
• January 19, 2021

The 2021 Health Power 100

City & State celebrates 100 people that are leading New York through COVID-19.

• By City & State
• January 19, 2021

Black churches give back

A short history of faith-led community outreach projects in NYC.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• January 18, 2021

The Black clergy takes on the virus

How leaders of faith are banding together to spread the word on COVID-19 safety and the vaccine.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• January 18, 2021

Trump impeached again and vaccine sign-up problems

Rounding up the week’s political news.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• January 16, 2021

After Prop 22, New York is still split on gig worker reforms

New York lawmakers will pursue alternative measures to grant gig workers more employment benefits, even as some push for reclassifying them as employees.

• By Annie McDonough
• January 15, 2021

Wait, why is indoor dining reopening again?

A new court ruling has pushed Gov. Andrew Cuomo to ease up on restrictions.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• January 15, 2021

Who each Avenger would endorse for mayor

Captain America and Black Widow aren’t the only ones with opinions.

• By Caitlin Dorman
• January 15, 2021

This week's biggest Winners & Losers

Former presidential candidate and memelord Andrew Yang has entered the race, so be ready for chanting, MATH hats and – as always – lots of winners and losers.

• January 15, 2021