Campaigns & Elections

Politics

A historic 6 Asian American candidates win in City Council primaries

The nominees may bring New York City Council closer than ever to proportionate demographic representation.

Politics

Politics

What happened to to-go alcohol and how it could come back

Bills to extend the pandemic accommodation haven’t passed.

New York State

Politics

Rochester’s newly united legislative delegation

Five new members of the state Senate and Assembly have passed bills in Albany while avoiding the divisions of local politics.

Education

Politics

Can NYC’s summer school program help make up for a pandemic year?

High demand and a rushed rollout have left some teachers and organizations feeling unprepared for an influx of kids to summer programming.

New York State

Politics

Battery Park City residents rebel against Cuomo’s planned memorial

Residents of Battery Park City are rebelling against Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his plans to convert a slice of Rockefeller Park into a memorial to essential workers and the sacrifices they have made during the coronavirus pandemic.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Preliminary instant runoff errors at the NYC BOE

The board withdrew initial projections that showed Eric Adams with a much smaller lead over Kathryn Garcia.

Politics

State Sen. Todd Kaminsky is running for Nassau County district attorney

An upcoming election for Nassau County district attorney is not just about finding a replacement for it will also test whether Republicans can roll back Democratic gains on Long Island by painting Democrats as soft on crime.

Campaign Confidential

Politics

Malliotakis’ silence has SI GOP mad

After spending more than a decade out of politics, former Staten Island Rep. Vito Fossella made what could be a decisive comeback Tuesday in Staten Island politics.

Politics

Staten Island GOP BP primary: A Trump, Fossella and Malliotakis saga

After spending more than a decade out of politics, former Staten Island Rep. Vito Fossella made what could be a decisive comeback Tuesday in Staten Island politics.

Politics

What do NYC district attorneys do?

Preliminary results from the packed primary race for Manhattan district attorney have indicated that former state Chief Deputy Attorney General Alvin Bragg is the likely winner.

Politics

The New York City primaries and upstate shake-ups

Last week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo practically declared “mission accomplished” with regards to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

How practical socialism helped India Walton win

Hard work and an emphasis on local issues means Buffalo could have its first female mayor.

Politics

Races to watch for potential come-from-behind victories

Several NYC primaries are close enough that a second-place finisher on election night could pull ahead.