Politics

What impeachment means for House members in swing districts

Party line votes could endanger New York incumbents, but it’s a long time until November 2020.

Homelessness

Policy

Is de Blasio passing the buck on street homelessness?

The next mayor will decide whether de Blasio’s new plan will succeed or fail.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

The DSA-endorsed New York City candidates

Here’s what you need to know about the Congressional and Assembly candidates endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America.

New York City

Policy

Setting the Agenda: Previewing Albany’s 2020 session

Heading into the new decade New York lawmakers will debate on everything from plastic bags to sex work.

Criminal Justice

Policy

Democrats say it’s time to stop passing on pot

They’re determined to make a deal after their last effort went up in smoke.

Long Island

Politics

Sex toys, a corrupt police chief and a DA found guilty

What you need to know about the trial of Thomas Spota, Suffolk’s former DA.

Criminal Justice

Policy

Will the bail reforms survive the session?

The top criminal justice bills on Albany’s 2020 agenda.

New York City

Policy

Ramos, Constantinides lead protest against new Amazon distribution centers

Lawmakers and labor advocates cite poor working conditions in protest against future Amazon distribution centers.

Infrastructure

Policy

Which infrastructure upgrades will get a green light this year?

Three ways that lawmakers, business interests, local governments and unions want to work with the governor to jump-start infrastructure projects across the state.