Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Five takeaways from the state Democratic Convention
Gov. Andrew Cuomo was formally nominated by the state Democratic Party for re-election, as was his running mate, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, and state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. New York City Public Advocate Letitia James, who garnered Cuomo’s endorsement on Tuesday, was the party’s pick for attorney general.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Will Hillary Clinton’s endorsement help Cuomo?
The Democratic state convention was friendly terrain for the former senator from New York.
Politics
Molinaro running on compassion and inclusion – but not Trump
Marc Molinaro, the Dutchess County executive, officially earned his nomination at the state convention where the New York Republican Party unanimously approved him as its designee to take on Cuomo in November.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
How to save the Johnson Amendment and keep nonprofits nonpartisan
The nonprofit world has always been one place where people could get a sense of common purpose.
Education
Opinion
Delinking student test scores and teacher evaluations would harm students
Delinking student test scores and teacher evaluations would make it harder to see which students and schools need more help.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
What to watch for at the state Democratic Convention
Cuomo, Nixon and Hillary Clinton: What to watch for at the state Democratic Convention.
Politics
Five things to know about New York’s Republican convention
Who’s willing to take on some of New York's most powerful politicians? The Republican Party has struggled to find worthy candidates, but they’ll officially settle on their slate for the four statewide elected positions this week.
Gun Control
Policy
Gun control bill targeting ‘extreme risks’ advances in state Senate
State Sen. Brian Kavanagh forced a vote on S1733a at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. The bill would allow judges to issue temporary orders prohibiting someone from buying or possessing a gun.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Funding cuts threaten Grand Central Food Program’s mobile soup kitchen
When every other safety net has failed, Grand Central Food Program's mobile soup kitchen has been there – every night. But due to recent funding cuts, we are facing the real risk of having to eliminate our Bronx route
New York State
Politics
Conventions: How parties choose candidates months before the primary
Political parties choose candidates months before the primary.
Politics
Some Democrats support challengers to ex-IDC members, but not Joe Crowley
Rep. Joe Crowley is backing Jose Peralta.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
DACA youth need help
Nearly all DACA youth pay taxes. Yet they are still not covered for certain civic benefits like post-high school education.
Andrew Cuomo
Opinion
Is the Albany Power 100 list sexist?
Blame society, not the journalists who report on it, for the unequal distribution of power in the Albany Power 100.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Teachout left out as WFP nominates Nixon, Williams and DiNapoli
The Working Families Party officially officially designated Cynthia Nixon as its candidate for governor, as well as New York City Councilman Jumaane Williams for lieutenant governor and state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli for another term, at the third party’s state convention on Saturday. But left out was Zephyr Teachout, who was denied the party’s ballot line for attorney general – at least for now.
Kathy Hochul
Politics