New York City
Politics
Poll: city finances will recover in 2-5 years
Political insiders think Lander will be the next comptroller
Donald Trump
Politics
Trump obsessively hates on NY
The president attacks his former hometown frequently, and often inaccurately.
New York City
Politics
A new generation of leadership on Staten Island’s North Shore
Council Member Debi Rose was the borough’s first Black lawmaker, and she opened the door to a growing, diverse seat of political power.
New York City
Politics
GOP continues contesting presidential results as absentee ballot counting begins
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York State
Politics
MAGA movement will live on in NY
Voter fraud. Q-Anon. Lawsuits. The New York GOP is not quitting Trump post-2020.
New York State
Politics
For New York, a sense of epidemiological déjà vu
Once again, the Empire State is trying to avoid a pandemic shutdown.
New York State
Politics
NY Dem party chair: progressives doomed swing-district candidates
Jay Jacobs says the political left gave the GOP an opening in key races, but progressives argue evidence is absent.
New York City
Politics
DiNapoli to NYC: Don’t borrow to cover day-to-day costs
Without loans or money from the feds, de Blasio says the city will face steep cuts.
Politics
Is anybody else running for New York City mayor?
Max Rose, Christine Quinn and John Liu could be late entrants to the 2021 race.
New York City
Politics
Stringer leads informal poll of political insiders
Just 2% of respondents think de Blasio is an above average mayor.
Donald Trump
Politics
New York reacts to Biden’s victory
After a long few days of ballot counting former Vice President Joe Biden was projected the winner of the 2020 presidential election Saturday morning. Here’s how some of New York’s lawmakers and other political leaders reacted.
New York City
Politics
An uncertain election night as coronavirus cases climb across the state
Rounding up the week’s political news.
NYPD
Politics
How New York City settles lawsuits with protesters who sue cops over aggressive tactics
The city has a history of settling lawsuits filed by protesters alleging unjust treatment at the hands of the NYPD, but for some a settlement isn’t enough.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
New York’s voter registration and turnout continue to lag
The state continues its middling performance in voter turnout. Experts blame barriers to voting.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Rep. Max Rose’s unusual election night speech
The Congress member from Staten Island defends his support for Black Lives Matter.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Only two minor parties in New York will keep their ballot access
The four parties that failed to meet the state’s new requirements aren’t giving up without a fight.
New York State
Politics