New York State
Politics
Divisions over Puerto Rico’s future
Some Democrats push for statehood, others are only concerned with the self-determination process.
New York City
Politics
Why NYC Council speakers never become mayor, or anything else
Cory Johnson dropping out of the 2021 mayoral race makes him just the latest speaker to fail to move up in electoral politics.
Politics
Is NYC on the cusp of a second wave?
As new clusters of COVID-19 cases begin to emerge across New York City, should citizens be concerned about another outbreak?
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
How Johnson’s exit boosts Stringer in 2021
The council speaker dropped his bid for NYC mayor.
New York City
Politics
Can NYC beat the clock to count immigrants and the absent rich?
Here’s how city officials and nonprofits are trying to reach the hard to count.
New York City
Politics
Industry City rezoning collapse lets Corey Johnson off the hook
The City Council speaker avoided taking a stance on the controversial plan that could have harmed his mayoral prospects.
New York City
Politics
New furloughs empower New York City unions
Municipal unions have an edge in protecting their own against city budget cuts.
Politics
Schumer’s options in the battle to replace RBG
Filibusters, additional states and impeachment proposed as possible efforts.
New York City Council
Politics
Top council speaker staffers lead the pack in fundraising
Erik Bottcher, Council Speaker Corey Johnson’s chief of staff, raised more money than any council candidate who isn’t an incumben, while Lynn Schulman, a senior liaison in Johnson’s office, also raised an impressive sum.
New York City
Politics
Rochester police chief fired and NYC schools delayed again
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Politics
Taxi medallion owners are still drowning under bad loans
They’re hoping a debt relief program is still on the table during the pandemic.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
Bill de Blasio’s penchant for procrastination
You can count on the New York City’s mayor to put off the big decisions.
New York City
Politics
Critics slam NYC City Hall furloughs
Some call the move an empty gesture, indicative of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s lazy leadership.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
De Blasio’s about-face on reopening schools
A temporary setback could help the mayor in the long run.
New York City
Politics
Industry City and the future of member deference
The fate of the rezoning in Brooklyn may have a lasting impact on New York City’s land use decisions.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
How Michael Caputo learned the dark art of politics
The Western New York operative turned Trump appointee is embroiled in a Washington coronavirus scandal.
New York State
Politics
How New Yorkers are responding to the census
The count could affect New York for the next decade. Many New Yorkers haven’t bothered.
New York City
Politics