New York State
Politics
Which super PACs are spending on state Senate races?
Companies, unions and charter school advocates are hoping to influence key races across the state.
New York State
Politics
What’s uniting political left and right?
Democrats and Republicans are making some common cause at the state level in these crazy political times.
New York State
Politics
An early end to the census compounds fears of political manipulation
Stopping the count could lead to an inaccurate tally and a loss of congressional representation for New York.
Donald Trump
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Why is there now limited praise for Jared Kushner?
Success is relative when it comes to assessing the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic.
New York State
Politics
6 takeaways from Cuomo’s new book
‘American Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic’ offers a collection of the governor’s favorite talking points.
Campaigns & Elections
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How far will media stardom take Maya Wiley?
The mayoral candidate is known to progressives who watch MSNBC or spend time on Twitter, but no one else yet.
New York City
Politics
Who is Heshy Tischler?
What you need to know about the organizer behind Wednesday night’s protests in Borough Park.
New York State
Politics
Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren’s indictment reflects history of Democratic infighting
The intra-party Democratic dysfunction in Monroe County gives Albany a run for its money.
Campaigns & Elections
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Bronx council candidate posts a partly plagiarised platform
Latchmi Gopal even borrowed from one of her opponents.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Cuomo faces de Blasio’s fears
Gov. Andrew Cuomo confronts the issues that New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio steers clear of.
Andrew Cuomo
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Cuomo and de Blasio’s different COVID-19 containment approaches
The latest episode in their personal rivalry reflects competing ideas about how the coronavirus spreads.
New York City
Politics
Andy King’s expulsion a sign of stricter enforcement
The expulsion of Andy King demonstrates the New York City Council ethics committee's more assertive approach in recent years.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Two familiar names battle for state Senate seat
The open seat in the Capital Region is up for grabs.
New York City
Politics
Brooklyn’s absentee ballot debacle and NYC heads back to school
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Donald Trump
Politics
New York political leaders react to Trump’s COVID-19 test
Most wish the president well on his recovery, while others note his lackluster response to the pandemic.
Donald Trump
Politics
What Trump’s coronavirus diagnosis means for the New York GOP
Republicans may continue losing ground as the public focuses on the party’s pandemic response.
New York City
Politics
Gowanus rezoning proposal revived with City Hall support
Hopes for affordable housing to lead the way out of coronavirus recession.
New York City
Politics
Brooklyn absentee ballot mixup could lead to voter disenfranchisement
Those who mail the wrong ballot materials risk falling through the cracks.
New York State
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