New York City
Politics
Impeachment trial gets rolling and limo safety bills approved
Rounding up the week’s political news
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Assembly primary challengers who are raising big money
New disclosures show that several incumbent Democrats are being outraised by their opponents.
Technology
Policy
Talking 5G with AT&T’s Amy Kramer
First Read Tech interviews AT&T New York President Amy Kramer
Bill de Blasio
Politics
De Blasio’s 2021 preliminary budget, by the numbers
The mayor fears hits from the forthcoming state budget.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Diaz Jr. fundraising falters among 2021 NYC mayoral field
The latest fundraising numbers are in for New York City candidates.
Technology
Policy
Maloney dives headfirst into facial recognition
Rep. Maloney signalled that Congress could soon introduce legislation to regulate the use of facial recognition technology
New York State
Politics
The GOP’s lucky breaks in Albany in early 2020
Republicans are finding some political openings at the start of the state legislative session.
Housing
Opinion
New York’s affordable housing solution is hidden in the garage
The state should legalize turning garages into apartments.
New York State
Politics
Reps. Nadler and Jeffries named impeachment managers
They’re lawyers, and now they get to play ones on TV
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
Advocates, lawmakers warn against new touch-screen voting machines
The ExpressVote XL machines raise questions about reliability and security
New York City
Politics
Seddio goes out like a boss
The Brooklyn Democratic leader united the party, but left it broke
Campaigns & Elections
Personality
Mark Levine has 1.7 million handshakes to go
The New York City councilman wants to meet every Manhattanite during his run for borough president.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
How Cuomo’s authorities keep costs off-budget
Public authorities allow for new investments despite a $6 billion budget deficit.
Criminal Justice
Policy