Immigration
Politics
Asylum-seekers face legal challenges and backlogs in New York City
A struggling court system and shortage of legal assistance has left some newly arrived migrants floundering in the complicated process of applying for asylum.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Independent spending dwarfs candidates fundraising for Congress, governor
New campaign fundraising data only offers so much clarity on the state of races that are dominated by millions of dollars of outside spending.
New York State
Politics
As lawmakers prepare for Somos, how is Hochul’s relationship with Puerto Rico?
The governor hasn’t had much of a chance to make connections of her own, and lawmakers and experts have ideas for how she can go beyond the status quo.
News & Politics
Politics
Assembly Member Mathylde Frontus’ reelection is in danger – but some Brooklyn Democrats aren’t eager to help
A former Democrat Alec Brook-Krasny is challenging her for the seat in a purple Assembly district plagued by petty drama.
News & Politics
Politics
Hudson Valley Republicans are framing the fentanyl crisis as a border issue. Experts say that’s inaccurate.
Tying the opioid epidemic to sanctuary policies may be an effective political strategy, but calling them the main driver of the opioid crisis is false.
News & Politics
Politics
All eyes on the governor’s race and marking 10 years since Sandy
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Heard Around Town
Politics
City Council approves redistricting maps, and only one member is furious
After some drama, New York City may have its final council districts for the next decade.
Heard Around Town
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Hillary Clinton to be special guest at Hochul rally
The former state Senator and First Lady will join
Heard Around Town
Politics
New York City Council backtracks on plans to fully end hybrid work
The staff union had pushed back, even as most city employees are in the office five days a week
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Politics
Wait – did Hochul just say she wants to lift the NYC charter school cap?
The moment came and went quickly during a packed gubernatorial debate, but it was definitely a yes. Several lawmakers and teachers unions have expressed disapproval of the governor’s apparent position.
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Politics
Williams and Conole cling to the center at NY-22 debate
A months-long game of “he said, he said,” continued at Wednesday’s debate for the competitive Central New York seat.
New York State
Politics
Kathy Hochul steady in debate under pressure from Lee Zeldin
Facing lagging poll numbers and tough questions on crime, the governor held her own in lone debate.
Politics
Politics
Nicole Malliotakis versus Max Rose: Take Two
Two years after the Republican flipped the Staten Island Congressional seat, Malliotakis may be safe – but Rose is used to being the underdog.
Politics
Politics
State Sen. Luis Sepúlveda is Dominican now. Other Dominican lawmakers don’t like how he did it.
His critics wondered if the move was for political gain after he was redistricted into a Dominican community.
Politics
Politics
With a renewed focus on crime, Hochul is in campaign mode at last
With ads, press conferences and announcements, the New York governor is taking ownership of public safety as her own campaign issue.
Politics
2022 general election: Who’s running for Congress in New York
Looking at every House race in the Empire State, which could be key to which party controls Congress.
News & Politics
Politics
Asylum-seeker camp opens, NYC wrestles with housing crisis and Cuomo’s podcast begins
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Politics
Politics
Mike Lawler’s congressional campaign is paying his own consulting firm
The Assembly member, who is running against Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, is also a political consultant, and says he isn’t profiting from his own campaign.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Hochul and Brown announce shooting memorial the day after courts halt gun control law
The governor and Buffalo mayor’s announcement of the memorial for the ten victims of the tragic Buffalo supermarket shooting comes right after a judge’s decision to stop a concealed carry law in churches.
New York State
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