New York City

Opinion

Vote to improve campaign finance, community boards and civic engagement

Here’s why the New York City mayor’s Charter Revision Commission produced its three proposals, writes Cesar Perales.

New York State

Politics

Why Liuba can’t lose

Democrat Liuba Grechen Shirley may not be able to knock off Rep. Peter King, but she’s impressed her party.

New York City

Politics

NYC Charter Revision Commission: The three ballot questions explained

New York City Mayor's Charter Revision Commission seeks to reform campaign finance, boost civic participation and set term limits for community board members through three ballot proposals.

Politics

Shooting in Pittsburgh, voting WFP and continued support for Crowley

Shooting in Pittsburgh, voting for Working Families Party and someone's still campaigning for Joe Crowley

New York State

Politics

Who’s trending in New York’s top congressional races?

In the 19th and 22nd districts, incumbent Republicans are facing strong challenges from Democrats hoping to help flip the House.

New York City

Politics

Why Michael Bloomberg keeps helping Republicans

Bloomberg is a Democrat again, but he’s still supporting GOP lawmakers in vulnerable districts.

Personality

Who's up and who's down this week?

Thinking about running for statewide office ever? Commit this to memory: garbage plates are a Rochester delicacy made of home fries, beef, macaroni salad, baked beans, onions and sauces. Basically, it’s garbage, but it means a lot to Rochesterians, who were appalled at attorney general candidate Tish James’ unfamiliarity with the dish at this week’s one-and-only AG debate. Now don’t forget it, and be sure to thank us when you ace the lightning round in the 2042 debate for space governor.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

The largest donors to New York candidates

A bunch of white businessman, they almost all gave generously to Gov. Cuomo.

New York City

Politics

How one mega-donor can affect the midterms

Billionaire Ronald Lauder is behind National Horizon ads targeting Democratic candidates online.

New York State

Politics

The lag in Latino political representation

Recent years have seen only slight in improvement in the number of Latino elected officials.

New York City

Policy

How far New York still has to go on MWBEs

City and state officials weigh in on efforts to award contracts to firms owned by women or minorities.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

Updated: A guide to Cuomo’s 2018 challengers

Gov. Andrew Cuomo still faces a handful of opponents in his 2018 reelection bid.