Cuomo’s 2020 State of the State proposals

The governor unveiled more than 30 ideas before he even took the state on Jan. 8.

• By Zach Williams
• January 8, 2020

Will Democrats reform their new bail reform law?

Potential changes include adding bail-eligible offense and giving judges more discretion.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• January 7, 2020

Cuomo, the hero

The governor sure has a penchant for finding opportune moments to flex his heroic abilities.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• January 7, 2020

Cuomo proposes adding 8 new tracks to Penn station

Here’s what you need to know about the proposal.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• January 7, 2020

5 things to know about William Barclay

The Assemblyman’s father also served the New York Legislature.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• January 7, 2020

One year of First Read Tech

Celebrating First Read Tech's inaugural year.

• By Annie McDonough
• January 7, 2020

New York lawmakers look at changing recently implemented bail reform

• By Kay Dervishi
• January 7, 2020

High-speed rail between Buffalo and NYC isn’t cost-effective

Instead, Gov. Andrew Cuomo should invest in local transit improvements all over the state.

• By Jonathan English
• January 7, 2020

Is New York cyber-battle ready?

An escalation with Iran has left the country on alert for cyberattacks – and New York is no exception.

• By Annie McDonough
• January 6, 2020

New York prepares for potential Iran blowback

With threats being hurled between Iran and the U.S., the Empire State is taking extra precautions to thwart terrorism.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• January 6, 2020

Thousands march in solidarity against anti-Semitism

At the rally, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Sen. Chuck Schumer both announced intentions to provide more funding to protect religious institutions.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• January 6, 2020

Ride-hail cruising cap could be revived by City Council

New York City Council considering legislation to discourage drivers from cruising without passengers.

• By Annie McDonough
• January 6, 2020

Thousands march in response to wave of anti-Semitic attacks

• By Kay Dervishi
• January 6, 2020

Fictional New York City ‘councilor’ endorses Jimmy Van Bramer

Actor Kal Penn has come out in support of Van Bramer's quest to be Queens borough president.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• January 6, 2020

What should be done about New York’s $6.1 billion budget gap?

Three experts talk about the next steps the state should take.

• By Annie McDonough
• January 6, 2020

Barclay the early front-runner to be next Assembly minority leader

The resignation of longtime Minority Leader Brian Kolb means change is inevitable for the GOP Assembly conference – and Republicans appear to be deciding that upstate Assemblyman William Barclay is the right lawmaker to lead them into a new era.

• By Zach Williams
• January 4, 2020

Can the police curtail anti-Semitic attacks?

New York Assembly candidate Boris Santos doesn’t think it’s the best anti-hate tactic.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• January 4, 2020

Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb steps down

His resignation came three days after a Dec. 31 arrest for alleged drunk driving.

• By Zach Williams
• January 3, 2020

An anti-Semitic attack in Rockland County and bail reform goes into effect

Rounding up the week’s political news.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• January 3, 2020

New York Democrats’ fractured views on the Iran drone strike

While Republicans stand united on the U.S.’s killing of Qassim Suleimani and Democrats oppose rush to war, their messaging varies.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• January 3, 2020