New York State

Politics

What is Kirsten Gillibrand’s path to victory?

Experts weigh in on New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s chances in the 2020 presidential race.

Personality

Hoylman edges AOC for winner of the week

Who were last week's biggest Winners & Losers?

New York City

Policy

New York politicians’ biggest flip-flops

How New York politicians ‘evolved’ on pot, guns, immigrants, LGBT rights and homelessness.

New York City

Policy

Privacy advocates score win against NYPD over surveillance technology

The New York Police Department was hit with a court order to release information related to cell phone and social media surveillance of Black Lives Matters protesters.

New York State

Politics

Meet all the new state lawmakers

Albany welcomes 39 new legislators between both chambers.

New York State

Personality

African-Americans who made political history in New York

From Edward A. Johnson and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. to Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Letitia James.

New York City

Politics

Cuomo’s budget proposal, the shutdown that wasn't and Gillibrand 2020

Andrew Cuomo unveils his budget proposal, the L train shutdown that wasn't and Kirsten Gillibrand enters the fray

New York City

Policy

How New York officials are responding to criticism of Amazon’s HQ2

While Amazon is playing offense, some of the staunchest supporters of the HQ2 deal are trying to play defense.

Personality

Will Kirsten Gillibrand flip or flop in the Democratic primary?

New York’s junior senator enters the race with hopes that her votes on gender parity will outshine her inconsistency on progressive issues.

Ethics

Politics

Cuomo’s about-face on contracting oversight only goes so far

Gov. Andrew Cuomo omitted several proposed reforms and proposed a vaguely defined database of deals.

New York State

Policy

A tech surge for Syracuse

A project dubbed “Syracuse Surge” which will be focused on tech-related priorities.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

Is New York prepared for a fiscal disaster?

Gov. Andrew Cuomo closed a projected $3.1 billion deficit with his executive budget proposal this week, but New York’s finances are still vulnerable to two potential disruptions beyond its control: a volatile economy and the whims of the Trump administration.