Politics

Will the blue-collar candidate be a pro-labor mayor?

Eric Adams attracts new support from unions as New York City’s likely next mayor.

Labor

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What will it take for Amazon workers to unionize?

The e-commerce behemoth is a formidable opponent to labor organizers, even in a union town like New York City.

New York State

Politics

Five things to watch on redistricting in the coming days

The Independent Redistricting Commission is set to release draft congressional and state legislative district lines soon.

New York City

Politics

Protecting NYC 20 years after 9/11

A look at the controversial counterterrorism efforts that reshaped the NYPD and whether it was all worth it.

New York State

Politics

The race to replace Brian Benjamin is on

A long list of candidates are interested in representing Harlem in the state Senate.

New York State

Politics

LG pick is the latest sign Hochul 2022 is up and running

An unexpected incumbent from Western New York is moving fast to position herself downstate.

New York State

Politics

6 things to know about the state’s new LG

Gov. Kathy Hochul has picked state Sen. Brian Benjamin to serve beside her in Albany

New York State

Politics

Hochul’s curious comments on gerrymandering

The new governor promised to change Albany politics before making a very interesting comment on redistricting.

New York State

Politics

Hochul picks Brian Benjamin for LG

The Harlem Democrat could help the new governor make inroads with downstate voters.

Politics

Politics

The Hochul tone debuts in Albany

‘Collaboration’ is the magic word as the new governor promises a new approach to policymaking.

New York State

Politics

5 takeaways from Kathy Hochul’s first speech as governor

She laid out her priorities on mask mandates in schools, rent relief distribution and ethics reforms.

Politics

Politics

New York welcomes its first female governor

Political observers hope that Kathy Hochul will bring needed change to Albany in her historic role.

New York State

Politics

5 things to know about the new secretary to the governor

Incoming Gov. Kathy Hochul has appointed Karen Persichilli Keogh as her top aide.

New York State

Politics

Cuomo’s first go at a political comeback

The outgoing governor spent his final weeks in office reminding New Yorkers recent scandals have not changed him one bit.

New York City

Politics

New York City Council aides are officially unionized, after 21-month campaign

The Association of Legislative Employees is now the country’s largest legislative staff group in organized labor.