Long early voting lines plague voters across New York

While boards of elections could have been more prepared, a confluence of problems caused hours long wait times.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• October 26, 2020

NYC launches pilot to expand use of parent advocates in foster care

• By Kay Dervishi
• October 26, 2020

Five state issues to watch post-2020

Democratic pickups in November could jumpstart some outstanding bills before the state Legislature.

• By Zach Williams
• October 26, 2020

A state Senate supermajority could force NY leftward

Democrats are on the cusp of winning power over Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s veto.

• By Zach Williams
• October 26, 2020

New York City sues to prevent loss of federal funding

A new lawsuit aims to stop the Trump administration from withholding money over “anarchist jurisdiction” classification.

• By Annie McDonough
• October 24, 2020

COVID-19 lockdowns start to ease and the WFP enters high gear

Rounding up the week’s political news

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• October 23, 2020

Zach Iscol wants to be a cross between Bloomberg and de Blasio

He didn’t vote for mayor, but now he wants your vote.

• By Jeff Coltin
• October 23, 2020

Remote learning likely to continue after the pandemic

New York City prepares for the long haul.

• By Annie McDonough
• October 23, 2020

Funding partially restored to New York City housing department after budget cuts

• By Kay Dervishi
• October 23, 2020

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

• October 23, 2020

Don’t bring back the stock transfer tax

It could drive business out of New York and won’t live up to revenue projections.

• By David Friedfel
• October 23, 2020

NJ, PA and CT get quarantine exemption

Cuomo says it’s impractical to bar travel from New York’s neighbors.

• By Annie McDonough
• October 22, 2020

What not to wear while voting

Candidate merchandise is a no-go, but other political apparel is allowed.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• October 22, 2020

Cuomo shines in new COVID-19 poll, but de Blasio deserves some credit as well

New Yorkers may have more love for Cuomo, but on some COVID-19 policies, de Blasio got there first.

• By Annie McDonough
• October 22, 2020

About 1,700 New York nonprofits saw tax-exempt status revoked since May

• By Kay Dervishi
• October 22, 2020

Five things to know about Ray McGuire

The longtime investment banker is running for NYC mayor.

• By Jeff Coltin
• October 22, 2020

Previewing the 2020 state Senate elections

Will Democrats maintain and grow their majority?

• By Rebecca C. Lewis and Kay Dervishi
• October 22, 2020

AOC’s Twitch adventure is a lesson for other electeds

The Queens representative played video games online to get out the vote.

• By Kay Dervishi
• October 21, 2020

EXCLUSIVE: Carlos Menchaca confirms mayoral campaign

The New York City Council Member wants to ride the progressive wave to Gracie Mansion.

• By Max Kutner
• October 21, 2020

The inequities of remote learning

New reports reveal that students still do not have tablets or internet service required to participate in remote classes.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• October 21, 2020