New York City

Politics

Survey: Queens voters felt good about ranked-choice voting

A new exit poll found that a majority of respondents were at least somewhat familiar with the new system before voting.

New York State

Politics

Gillibrand’s tight spot on Cuomo

The New Yorker who pushed Al Franken out of the Senate has no easy options now that her home state governor faces similar allegations.

New York State

Politics

Does calling for Cuomo to resign undermine NY’s first Black AG?

A growing number of lawmakers, clergy and others are arguing that it hinders Letitia James’ independent investigation.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

Cuomo still controls the state response to COVID-19

A just-enacted law gives state lawmakers a bigger role, but the governor remains the driving force.

New York State

Politics

City & State names first advisory board

The panel will further City & State’s commitment to reflecting all of New York’s diverse communities.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

The political forces keeping Cuomo in power

Black voters and a formidable impeachment process are helping the governor hold on to power.

New York State

Politics

AOC explains it all

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez flexed her social media prowess to give an update on coronavirus stimulus talks.

New York City

Politics

Carranza leaves behind a lofty aim, unachieved

The New York City schools chancellor made integration his top priority and main talking point. He’s stepping down with little to show for it.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

Cuomo administration faces more cover-up allegations

New reports say administration officials altered the state’s report on the spread of COVID-19 in nursing homes.

New York State

Politics

Is Cuomo an exemplar of Albany culture?

Sexual harassment allegations against the governor may reflect a common occurrence in New York state politics.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

Here’s Cuomo’s ‘apology,’ annotated

The governor finally emerged from hiding, and he’s (hypothetically) sorry (if you were offended).

Politics

How good-government groups would handle COVID-19

A new letter outlines the public health regime New York would have if watchdogs had their way.

New York City

Politics

What can be done to stem hatred against Asian Americans?

Experts talk about the potential solutions to the hate crimes and bias incidents that have targeted Asian American New Yorkers in the past year.

New York State

Politics

Women are leading the charge to investigate Cuomo

More women have joined the Legislature in recent years, and some say increased representation is contributing to the reckoning Cuomo now faces.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

The end of Cuomo’s emergency powers

Lawmakers have an agreement in place to provide greater oversight on the governor’s pandemic orders.