Campaigns & Elections
Politics
State Senate Democrats proved the haters wrong
The final vote shows that voters are rewarding Democrats for what they got done with one-party rule in Albany.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
More Emmys for New York’s politicians
Why stop with Cuomo? Here are some other award-winning performances.
New York State
Politics
What Democratic supermajorities mean for New York’s COVID-19 response
A Q&A with state Sen. Gustavo Rivera on the pandemic and the future of single-payer health care.
New York City
Politics
Mayoral candidates competing for second place
With Diaz and Johnson out, there are opportunities for other candidates.
New York City
Politics
Insiders unimpressed with de Blasio’s pandemic response
Poll: Just 12% think he’s done a good job
Politics
Islip is making it easier for communities of color to be represented
Most towns in New York use an at-large election system, which favors white majorities.
New York City
Politics
City schools shut down and the MTA proposes a doomsday budget
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York State
Politics
Open Assembly chairs could enhance diversity
People of color chair only two out of 39 Assembly committees – but that could change in 2021.
NYPD
Politics
NYC pols want to change NYPD’s role at polling sites
The proposal follows cops’ forceful presence during the election.
Eric Adams
Politics
Eric Adams’ latest role: mayoral candidate
The Brooklyn BP is launching his campaign with a video
New York City
Politics
Trump’s surprising gains in NYC
Improvement among Latino voters boosted the president in the Bronx.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
DSA can win. Can it win there?
Council candidates will try to spread the message to new areas
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