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.
New York State
Politics
Meet New York’s newest members of Congress
The 5 freshmen reps are already making their mark.
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
Poll: Kirsten Gillibrand and the other New Yorkers eyeing 2020
Can she win? And how would she fare against in-state rivals?
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.
New York State
Opinion
It’s time to reform New York’s machine-controlled judicial system
State Senate Democrats should lead the way in fixing how we pick judges.
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.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics