New York State

Republicans continue to rebel against pandemic restrictions.
New York State
The anti-lockdown protest is here to stay
From Staten Island to Erie County, Republicans rebel against pandemic restrictions.
By ANNIE MCDONOUGH
Several New York leaders are backing Donald Trump in election fraud disputes.
New York State
What NY’s GOP members of Congress are saying about Trump’s election loss
Silence, support and little dissent for baseless claims of election fraud.
By KIMBERLY GONZALEZ
Karine Jean-Pierre was appointed as Biden's principal deputy press secretary.
New York State
New Yorkers who could fill Biden’s cabinet
The incoming administration is pulling from the Empire State.
By KIMBERLY GONZALEZ, ANNIE MCDONOUGH
Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman to be elected to Congress.
New York State
Black women who reshaped NY politics
A brief history of breaking barriers.
By CAITLIN DORMAN
Gov. Andrew Cuomo won an Emmy last week.
New York State
More Emmys for New York’s politicians
Why stop with Cuomo? Here are some other award-winning performances.
By CAITLIN DORMAN
Assembly Member Richard Gottfried (second from left)
New York State
What Democratic supermajorities mean for New York’s COVID-19 response
A Q&A with state Sen. Gustavo Rivera on the pandemic and the future of single-payer health care.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
West Islip, New York, USA - 22 September 2019
New York State
Islip is making it easier for communities of color to be represented
Most towns in New York use an at-large election system, which favors white majorities.
By KAY DERVISHI
Carl Heastie became the first Black Assembly speaker in 2015.
New York State
Open Assembly chairs could enhance diversity
People of color chair only two out of 39 Assembly committees – but that could change in 2021.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
People sitting outside at a bar in Alphabet City on October 24th.
New York State
For the coronavirus, it’s 10 p.m. somewhere
Some holes in the new restrictions.
By CAITLIN DORMAN
Donald Trump exits Air Force One on July 30th.
New York State
Trump obsessively hates on NY
The president attacks his former hometown frequently, and often inaccurately.
By KAY DERVISHI, AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
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