New York State
Policy
New York makes moves against restrictive voting laws
New York Democratic lawmakers say newly-passed voter reform laws are just the beginning.
New York State
Politics
Looking (way) back at the last time Democrats dominated Albany
Looking back at the last time New York Democrats dominated Albany in 1913.
Donald Trump
Policy
Trump’s potential about-face on highly skilled immigrants
As the government shutdown lingers on, President Donald Trump may be willing to re-think H-1B visas.
Power Lists
The Health Care Power 50
Recognizing the 50 most influential people in the state's health care sector.
Politics
The end of the state Senate subcommittee
The state Senate’s two existing subcommittees and the three additional subcommittees that had been announced last month are being upgraded to fully-fledged standing committees.
New York City
Politics
Session begins, de Blasio’s big speech and Queens DA to retire
New York's 2019 Legislative Session begins, Bill de Blasio gives his big speech and the Queens DA will retire.
New York City
Personality
Rafael Salamanca on his biggest land use issues
New York City Councilman Rafael Salamanca talks Amazon, homelessness and jails.
Technology
Policy
The shutdown’s toll on tech
The government shutdown is getting a bit old – not just for the employees furloughed or working without pay, but for those in the tech community who were hoping to start the new year on stronger footing.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
What Bill de Blasio said – and didn’t say – in his State of the City
Even as he held up the five boroughs as a progressive city upon a hill, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s 2019 State of the City address kept the focus local. A close examination of his word choices reveals what he wanted to discuss – and what he wanted to avoid.
Politics
Andrew Cuomo
Andrew Cuomo’s biggest gaffes
Gov. Andrew Cuomo may be his own worst enemy as he seeks a third term in office. Here’s a rundown of some of his more memorable gaffes – whether they were misguided or simply misconstrued.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Which electoral reforms would make the biggest difference?
If Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state Legislature want to expand voting access and enable more participation, some reforms will work better than others, voting rights experts say. Based on data in other states, here is a ranking of potential reforms – from most to least effective at increasing the size and diversity of the electorate.
Politics
Day 1 of Democratic-controlled Albany
A sense of optimism prevailed, but fault-lines also emerged on the first day of one-party rule.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Will upstate Catholic legislators support the Child Victims Act?
The sex abuse scandal in Buffalo makes it more likely.
New York City
Politics
Will de Blasio aim for national audience in State of the City?
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio will be kicking off his sixth year as mayor with his annual State of the City address on Thursday at 11 a.m. at Symphony Space. Here’s what we’re wondering about what he’ll say.
Bill de Blasio
Policy
A breakdown of New York City’s new ‘universal health care’ plan
New York City’s new ‘universal health care’ plan is an effort to get the uninsured to take advantage of existing programs.
Technology
Policy