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.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
10 proposals that could become law if the Democrats win the state Senate
Many liberal initiatives that couldn’t get through the state Senate would have a shot.
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
Kathy Hochul
Politics
Alternate universe: The 2018 election contests that might have been
What the 2018 election might have been.
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
Will Democratic volunteers help swing the state Senate?
Progressive locals and NYC residents are canvassing hard on Long Island.
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.
New York City
Policy