Technology

Policy

How the new normal could narrow New York’s digital divide

State lawmakers and activists say better late than never in expanding Internet access for millions of people during the coronavirus pandemic.

Opinion

Opinion

The police reform that wasn’t

After George Floyd was killed, New York City only pretended to change policing.

Personality

Personality

Friends and colleagues remember David Dinkins

A gentle man who devoted his life to public service, advocated for disability rights and racial harmony

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

State Senate Democrats proved the haters wrong

The final vote shows that voters are rewarding Democrats for what they got done with one-party rule in Albany.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

More Emmys for New York’s politicians

Why stop with Cuomo? Here are some other award-winning performances.

New York State

Politics

What Democratic supermajorities mean for New York’s COVID-19 response

A Q&A with state Sen. Gustavo Rivera on the pandemic and the future of single-payer health care.

Politics

Islip is making it easier for communities of color to be represented

Most towns in New York use an at-large election system, which favors white majorities.