New York State
Personality
New York is taking its time on tech. That’s how these lawmakers want it.
The state technology chairs weigh in on gig workers rights, data privacy and the tech information gap in government.
New York City
Policy
In NYC, drones fly in a legal limbo
They’re illegal – and everywhere. Will the ban ever be lifted?
New York City
Policy
A bigger, more ambitious Transit Tech Lab
The Transit Innovation Partnership is attempting to innovate the MTA with a second year of its Transit Tech Lab.
New York City
Politics
Katz, Williams and the rest of the Democrats win in NYC
Republicans barely even put up a fight on Tuesday.
New York State
Politics
A good night for Democrats upstate and on Long Island
Republicans won some races upstate, but Democrats did well in the suburbs.
New York State
Personality
New York’s role in rebuilding Puerto Rico’s power grid
Two years after Hurricane Maria, the state remains engaged in recovery efforts.
New York State
Politics
New York is leading the effort to modernize Puerto Rico’s power grid
Lawmakers will have more chances to help the island heal at Somos.
New York State
Personality
Can an assemblyman with nerd cred win Nita Lowey’s seat?
David Buchwald is betting that voters like that he is into physics, tax law and ethics reforms.
New York State
Politics
Here’s why some NYC inmates may be released early
What to know about the misunderstood new bail reform law.
New York State
Personality
8 of the most athletic elected officials
These pols could definitely throw a first pitch.
New York City
Politics
New York City ballot questions approved overwhelmingly
New York City voters have approved all five charter revision ballot questions. The most significant change that voters approved is the implementation of ranked-choice voting for municipal primary and special elections beginning in 2021.
New York State
Policy
AOC settles Twitter lawsuit, avoids court showdown
“Mr. Hikind has a First Amendment right to express his views and should not be blocked for them.”
New York State
Politics
A guide to New York’s general election
There are competitive races for county executives and district attorneys.
New York City
Politics
The New York City Charter Revision Commission voters’ guide
Here’s what New Yorkers planning to vote need to know.
New York City
Policy
Five things to know about Dermot Shea, the new NYPD commissioner
He has a lot in common with his predecessor.
New York City
Policy
Here’s why State Sen. Jessica Ramos wants the cap on NYC street vendors lifted
The City Council could take action, but it hasn’t.
New York City
Politics
Reports: NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill is resigning
NYC’s top cop since 2016 will be joining the private sector. Chief of Detectives Dermot Shea will be taking over.
New York City
Policy
Uber cap lawsuit dismissed
A Manhattan Supreme Court judge dismissed the company’s suit against a New York City law.
New York State
Politics
Has Trump made upstate great again?
Outside its urban centers, much of New York voted heavily for Donald Trump. But the president hasn’t fulfilled his promise to fix the rural and Rust Belt economy.
New York City
Politics