How Democrats’ redistricting amendment could give them more power

The proposed state constitutional amendment changes rules for voting on redistricting plans on top of various other provisions.

• By Kay Dervishi
• August 4, 2020

Oxiris Barbot resigns as NYC health commissioner

She will be replaced by Dave Chokshi, who was a senior leader at New York City Health + Hospitals.

• By Jeff Coltin
• August 4, 2020

Deadline to file Child Victims Act lawsuit extended for another year

• By Kay Dervishi
• August 4, 2020

Trump hasn’t drained the swamp. Can Congress?

A new HBO documentary follows three GOP House members fighting money in politics.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• August 4, 2020

State rent relief program reopens for an extra week

• By Kay Dervishi
• August 3, 2020

Jumaane Williams was made for this moment

When New York’s leaders were paralyzed, the public advocate made his voice heard around the world.

• By Jeff Coltin
• August 3, 2020

Police records released and a new mayoral contender

Rounding up the week’s political news

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• August 1, 2020

How far left are New York’s rookie Democrats?

June’s primary was a grand slam for progressive newcomers.

• By Annie McDonough
• July 31, 2020

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

• July 31, 2020

How the NYC mayoral candidates have responded to the Black Lives Matter protests

Not everyone sided with the protesters. Will it haunt them in 2021?

• By Jeff Coltin
• July 30, 2020

Citing NY, Trump floats delaying presidential election

The president claimed recent failures show absentee ballots are an ineffective and “fraudulent” way to conduct elections.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• July 30, 2020

Cuomo continues opposition to increased taxes on wealthy New Yorkers

• By Kay Dervishi
• July 30, 2020

Viral video of protester’s arrest shows regular occurrence for New Yorkers of color

Arrests by plainclothes officers in unmarked vehicles are common in low-income communities of color say some advocates and legislators.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• July 30, 2020

The insurgent wave that wasn’t

More challengers ran against NY congressional Democrats, but only one won.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• July 29, 2020

How is NYC doing on accessibility 30 years after the ADA?

A Q&A with Victor Calise, commissioner of the New York City Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities.

• By Kay Dervishi
• July 29, 2020

Gig workers rights inch forward during pandemic

Uber, Lyft drivers score victory to be paid unemployment benefits.

• By Annie McDonough
• July 29, 2020

New York state joins NYC in push for census participation

• By Kay Dervishi
• July 29, 2020

Trump’s attorneys try a new stalling tactic

President Donald Trump’s lawyers ask a federal judge to bar Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance from acquiring his taxes.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• July 28, 2020

COVID-19 testing delays require federal action

Experts say a national program to increase the supply of materials is needed.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• July 28, 2020

Can NYC schools safely reopen in the fall?

Health experts say major school renovations and more robust coronavirus testing would likely be needed.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• July 28, 2020