New York City
Politics
Albany action, MTA madness and (un)popular presidential contenders
Progressives run the first week of Albany action, no one is running the MTA and there's plenty of unpopular presidential contenders running in This Week's Headlines.
Technology
Policy
U.S. tech giants spent big on lobbying in 2018
New filings shed light on some of U.S. tech giants' less visible lobbying efforts.
New York City
Opinion
Instant runoff voting would tame the overloaded public advocate race
A candidate in a crowded field can win with little actual support. Here’s how to fix it.
New York State
Politics
New state senators aim for early wins with old legislation
Sponsoring bills give freshmen New York lawmakers early "wins."
New York City
Opinion
What the most unequal state taught Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Living in New York has taught Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez that big tax hikes on the rich would mitigate the state’s worst problems.
Technology
Policy
City Council shifts gears on e-bike legalization
New York City Council Transportation Committee convened to discuss the question of legalizing electric bikes and scooters.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Think lawmakers have a say in the state budget? Think again.
How Cuomo amassed even more control over the state’s multibillion-dollar spending plan.
New York City
Personality
The tectonic shift facing NYC government in 2021
Suri Kasirer, the president of the lobbying firm Kasirer, is already considering the massive turnover in New York City in 2021. In an interview, she weighed in on what it means, the impact of terms limits, and why the next public advocate could become more influential than ever.
New York City
Policy
Microsoft’s housing pledge could be a model for Amazon
A similar move by Amazon in Long Island City could buy the company some goodwill with its new neighbors.
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
