Why Max Rose might be upset by Nicole Malliotakis

The Republican Assembly member’s “law and order” message resonates on Staten Island.

• By Sydney Kashiwagi
• October 30, 2020

Tech rides to transit’s rescue

The Transit Tech Lab picks eight finalist companies to address pandemic challenges.

• By Annie McDonough
• October 30, 2020

The NYC Board of Elections

A quick review of New York City’s Board of Elections, disenfranchisement and concerns over the upcoming general election.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• October 30, 2020

Most NYC shelters won’t get WiFi until summer – after school year ends

• By Kay Dervishi
• October 30, 2020

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

• October 30, 2020

Who not to vote for when choosing judges

Some of the candidates aren’t campaigning and don’t live where they are running.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• October 30, 2020

21 in ’21 kicks into high gear

The group seeking equal representation for women on the City Council announced its slate of 33 endorsements.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• October 30, 2020

Seven key upstate New York congressional races to watch

Democrats hope to inch closer to defeating Trump-linked candidates.

• By Kimberly Gonzalez
• October 29, 2020

Lies, damned lies and COVID statistics

Understanding pandemics requires lots of data so reader beware of arguments based on a single-metric

• By Zach Williams
• October 29, 2020

Human services nonprofits launch new voting initiative

• By Kay Dervishi
• October 29, 2020

Should progressives vote for Biden on the WFP line?

The third party backs Democratic candidates, but still wants to keep its ballot line.

• By Kay Dervishi
• October 29, 2020

Dana Balter: I’m the real mainstream candidate

Rep. John Katko’s challenger says he’s been “masquerading as a moderate.”

• By Kimberly Gonzalez
• October 28, 2020

Candidates’ ad hoc mask approach

Some politicians are back to canvassing, making safety procedures on their own.

• By Sydney Kashiwagi
• October 28, 2020

New York state lawmakers call for more aid to food relief organizations

• By Kay Dervishi
• October 28, 2020

Incarcerated New Yorkers may lose out on stimulus checks

Prisoners have just a week left to claim their stimulus checks. But many say they have not been provided with the paperwork.

• By Akash Mehta and Sophie Walker
• October 28, 2020

In wake of Barrett confirmation, NY lawmakers back court reform

Expanding the Supreme Court is increasingly mainstream, but some Democrats are hesitant.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• October 27, 2020

How can New York change its court culture?

Creating new policies and reforms aimed at eradicating racism would be a starting point.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• October 27, 2020

COVID-19 is hurting Republicans’ 2020 hopes

Voters overwhelmingly said the pandemic was their top issue days before the election.

• By Zach Williams
• October 27, 2020

COVID-19 may delay New York’s goal to end HIV/AIDS epidemic

• By Kay Dervishi
• October 27, 2020

Black New Yorkers say “We can’t breathe”

Here’s what needs to happen to end COVID-19 racial disparities.

• By Bertha Lewis
• October 27, 2020