New York City
Politics
Many of Michael Bloomberg’s mayoral actions may make him a liability
It’s doubtful he’ll become a favored presidential candidate among Democratic voters.
New York State
Policy
New York focuses on election security amid challenges nationwide
Gov. Andrew Cuomo vows to keep New York on the cutting edge of election cybersecurity.
Donald Trump
Personality
Elise Stefanik wants the unthinkable: more women in the GOP.
The upstate congresswoman is fighting to elect more Republican women. The only thing in her way is the Republican Party.
Criminal Justice
Politics
Bloomberg renounces stop-and-frisk
Appearing at a black church in Brooklyn, the former NYC mayor addressed a liability in the Democratic presidential primary.
Ethics
Opinion
Legislature should reject high campaign contribution limits
If the Public Campaign Finance Commission doesn’t lower its preliminary new donation cap, public financing will be undermined.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Roger Stone’s conviction, Peter King’s retirement, National Grid’s dilemma
Trump loyalist Roger Stone was convicted, Rep. Peter King announced his retirement and Gov. Andrew Cuomo went after National Grid.
New York State
Politics
Democratic leaders of color reassert their voices on the state committee
A new Minority Caucus is being formed.
New York State
Personality
Notable New York political exes
It’s better to have loved and lost – not including elections.
New York City
Policy
NYC construction safety bill tweaked, again
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams’ bill is meant to expand opportunities for training.
New York City
Politics
De Blasio’s history of campaign finance scandals
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is no stranger to fundraising scandals, even if the allegations never fully stick, and last week saw fresh headlines relating to some of them. Here is a rundown of the times de Blasio’s fundraising has gotten him into hot water.
New York City
Policy
Officials question New York’s preparation for automation at Council hearing
More than 456,000 jobs in the city are highly vulnerable to automation.
New York State
Policy
Three questions that will determine the fate of the Williams Pipeline
Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an ultimatum to National Grid. Here’s what happens next.
New York City
Policy
One year after HQ2 announcement, Queens still wants innovation jobs
The waterfront of Long Island City is still primed for development.
New York State
Personality