New York politicians’ biggest flip-flops

How New York politicians ‘evolved’ on pot, guns, immigrants, LGBT rights and homelessness.

• By Jon Lentz
• January 22, 2019

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.

• By Annie McDonough
• January 22, 2019

The New York Legislature will discuss human services funding on Jan. 24

• By Zach Williams
• January 22, 2019

Poll: Kirsten Gillibrand and the other New Yorkers eyeing 2020

Can she win? And how would she fare against in-state rivals?

• By Jon Lentz
• January 22, 2019

Meet all the new state lawmakers

Albany welcomes 39 new legislators between both chambers.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis and Zach Williams
• January 22, 2019

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.

• By Annie McDonough
• January 21, 2019

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

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• January 18, 2019

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.

• By Annie McDonough
• January 18, 2019

A New York nonprofit's tongue-in-cheek gift for Karen Pence

• By Zach Williams
• January 18, 2019

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.

• By A. G. Sims
• January 18, 2019

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.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• January 17, 2019

A tech surge for Syracuse

A project dubbed “Syracuse Surge” which will be focused on tech-related priorities.

• By Annie McDonough
• January 17, 2019

The annual count of New York City street homeless is coming up

• By Zach Williams
• January 17, 2019

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.

• By Ross Barkan
• January 17, 2019

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.

• By Zach Williams
• January 16, 2019

What’s not in Cuomo’s budget?

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's wide-ranging budget address left out several legislative priorities.

• By Annie McDonough
• January 16, 2019

Human services nonprofits push for more funding in New York state budget

• By Zach Williams
• January 16, 2019

Has the new L plan unearthed an MTA innovation crisis?

Board members clashed with management at an emergency meeting over Cuomo’s surprise plan.

• By Annie McDonough
• January 16, 2019

Cuomo unveils a new budget for a new Democratic era

Andrew Cuomo unveils a new budget for a new Democratic era, but in between the lines is the same old governor.

• By Zach Williams
• January 16, 2019