Jabari Brisport is still teaching

The next DSA state senator talks pandemic-era schooling, missing his students and the work that awaits him in Albany.

• By Annie McDonough
• November 5, 2020

New York GOP is back from the dead

Early results show Republicans outperforming in congressional and state legislative races.

• By Jeff Coltin
• November 4, 2020

Only two minor parties in New York will keep their ballot access

The four parties that failed to meet the state’s new requirements aren’t giving up without a fight.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• November 4, 2020

SCOTUS to hear case that may allow foster orgs to discriminate against LGBT parents

• By Kay Dervishi
• November 4, 2020

Lou Puliafito falls short of upsetting Rebecca Seawright

A Republican Manhattan doorman’s Cinderella story ends

• By Zach Williams
• November 4, 2020

No unrest on Election Day

Despite fears of rioting, the state remained relatively calm.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• November 4, 2020

New York’s 2020 congressional election results

It was a bad night for Democrats in competitive races.

• By Annie McDonough
• November 4, 2020

2020 New York state legislative general election results

Will the Democrats secure a supermajority in the state Senate?

• By Kay Dervishi, Rebecca C. Lewis and Zach Williams
• November 3, 2020

Lawmakers call on NYCHA to fix its ventilation issues

It could help prevent spikes in coronavirus cases as people spend more time indoors this winter.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• November 3, 2020

Report: Close to half of NYC workers lost income during pandemic

• By Kay Dervishi
• November 3, 2020

Civil rights activists question NYPD preparation for protests

Progressives at non-violent protests get arrested while conservative protests have broken the law with impunity.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• November 3, 2020

Early voting a work in progress in New York

Over 2.5 million New York voters cast their ballots in person before Election Day.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• November 3, 2020

3 key downstate congressional races to watch

Swing districts on Staten Island and Long Island will likely feature the most competitive races.

• By Kimberly Gonzalez
• November 3, 2020

Are New York’s elections safe from cyberattack?

Boards of election may be a target for bad actors, but it’s not so easy to hack the vote.

• By Annie McDonough
• November 3, 2020

When should New Yorkers expect election results?

Official tallies won’t be finalized until at least December, but the outcomes of many races could become apparent as the absentee ballot count continues over the next several weeks.

• By Kay Dervishi
• November 2, 2020

More than 3 million New Yorkers have voted so far

• By Kay Dervishi
• November 2, 2020

Is Maya Wiley the woman for NYC?

The civil rights watchdog is running for mayor in a year when police reform could dominate the debate.

• By Jeff Coltin
• November 2, 2020

The 2020 Women’s Power 100: 51-100

Women who have risen to prominence to lead the Empire State.

• By City & State
• November 2, 2020

The 2020 Women’s Power 100

Women who have risen to lead the Empire State.

• By City & State
• November 2, 2020

Long lines for early voting while COVID-19 cases tick up in NYC

Rounding up the week’s political news

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• October 30, 2020