New York City
Policy
Can New York win another HQ2?
Governor Andrew Cuomo is fighting to win back a new Amazon headquarters in Queens – along with more than 70 other parties who signed an open letter this week to Amazon boss Jeff Bezos – despite the fact that Bezos and his company have shown no signs of regretting their decision to pull out of HQ2.
New York State
Policy
New York passes revenge porn law
A bill that passed the state Legislature on Thursday would make revenge porn a class A misdemeanor in New York, punishable by up to a year in jail and/or a $1000 fine.
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.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics