Ethics

Opinion

Will New York close the double jeopardy loophole before it’s too late?

Recent developments in the cases against Paul Manafort and Roger Stone show the urgency to close New York's double jeopardy loophole.

Technology

Policy

New FTC task force to tackle competition

The FTC will assign 17 attorneys to investigate anti-competitive behavior in the tech sector.

Donald Trump

Opinion

The Michael Cohen I know

President Trump’s volcanic former attack dog Michael Cohen has been around Manhattan politics and media for a long time.

New York City

Opinion

Rikers Island should get green infrastructure

When Rikers Island closes, use the land to fight climate change, pollution and environmental injustice.

Donald Trump

Policy

Who is Michael Cohen’s father-in-law?

President Donald Trump has tried to turn allegations of improper dealings with Russia back on his former attorney Michael Cohen, in part by making allegations about Cohen’s father-in-law. Here’s what it’s all about.

New York City

Politics

A June public advocate primary unlikely to see same candidates

Jumaane Williams’ win was too broad to suggest potential paths to victory for other Democrats

Opinion

The loss of Amazon's Long Island City HQ2 plans cost the city more than jobs and tax revenue

The loss of Amazon's Long Island City HQ2 plans cost the city more than jobs and tax revenue

New York City

Personality

Why Amanda Farias is challenging Rubén Díaz Sr.

Councilman Rubén Díaz Sr.’s recent anti-gay remarks prompted Amanda Farias to announce another bid for his seat.

New York City

Policy

Jumaane Williams' record on tech

New public advocate Jumaane Williams has a few tech positions up his sleeve.

Kathy Hochul

Politics

Crowded field already forming for Williams’ council seat

Five candidates, including a Williams staffer, want to succeed the public advocate candidate.

New York State

Politics

Should New York re-think its economic development approach?

Donnie Charleston, David Friedfel, Bruce Gyory, Jim Heaney and E.J. McMahon offer their input on how to shift course after losing Amazon’s HQ2.

New York City

Politics

Jumaane Williams wins public advocate race, Eric Ulrich finishes second

Tracking the outcome of New York City's Feb. 26 public advocate special election to replace Letitia James.

Andrew Cuomo

Personality

The most unlikely allies in New York politics

Hakeem Jeffries and the Koch brothers. E.J. McMahon and Julia Salazar. John Flanagan and Carl Heastie. These are just a few of the strange bedfellows Albany has made.

Andrew Cuomo

Policy

De Blasio endorsed congestion pricing. Now what?

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio are finally aligned on congestion pricing, but a few unanswered questions remain for congestion pricing’s future.

Andrew Cuomo

Policy

Cuomo clashes with Stewart-Cousins over HQ2

Tensions have risen between Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Democratic state Senators, and withdrawing the nomination of state Sen. Michael Gianaris to the Public Authorities Control Board has added fuel to the fire.