MTA
Politics
The MTA’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week
The agency faces a lawsuit, faulty subway cars and OMNY issues.
New York State
Politics
How Cuomo is answering New York’s $6B question
Cuomo isn't open to the idea of raising taxes to close this year's budget deficit.
Politics
Puerto Rico needs federal aid now, more than ever
As the island faces another natural disaster, New York politicians ask President Donald Trump to release its promised aid.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Takeaways from Cuomo’s 2020 State of the State
The governor called for a tax cut, recreational marijuana, paid sick leave and more.
New York City
Politics
Murder rose by 8% in NYC in 2019
The slight uptick in murders, however, is nothing to be concerned about.
New York City
Politics
Black and Hispanic residents targeted for jaywalking in NYC
A new report suggests that the New York Police Department is disproportionately ticketing people of color for the minor infraction.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Cuomo’s winning hand at the 2020 State of the State
A budget deficit and political setbacks bring new opportunities for the three-term governor.
New York State
Politics
5 things to know about William Barclay
The Assemblyman’s father also served the New York Legislature.
New York City
Politics
New York prepares for potential Iran blowback
With threats being hurled between Iran and the U.S., the Empire State is taking extra precautions to thwart terrorism.
New York City
Politics
Thousands march in solidarity against anti-Semitism
At the rally, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Sen. Chuck Schumer both announced intentions to provide more funding to protect religious institutions.
New York City
Politics
Fictional New York City ‘councilor’ endorses Jimmy Van Bramer
Actor Kal Penn has come out in support of Van Bramer's quest to be Queens borough president.
New York State
Politics
What should be done about New York’s $6.1 billion budget gap?
Three experts talk about the next steps the state should take.
Politics
Barclay the early front-runner to be next Assembly minority leader
The resignation of longtime Minority Leader Brian Kolb means change is inevitable for the GOP Assembly conference – and Republicans appear to be deciding that upstate Assemblyman William Barclay is the right lawmaker to lead them into a new era.
Criminal Justice
Politics
Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb steps down
His resignation came three days after a Dec. 31 arrest for alleged drunk driving.
New York State
Politics
An anti-Semitic attack in Rockland County and bail reform goes into effect
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York State
Politics
New York Democrats’ fractured views on the Iran drone strike
While Republicans stand united on the U.S.’s killing of Qassim Suleimani and Democrats oppose rush to war, their messaging varies.
New York State
Politics
New York political predictions for 2020
Six experts assess the Queens borough president race, the upcoming state legislative session and whether there will be any AOC-style upsets.
New York State
Politics
The best New York political investigations of 2019
Journalists tackled housing discrimination on Long Island, predatory lending in the New York City taxi medallion industry and more.
New York City
Politics
Queens machine backs Donovan Richards for borough president
Now that the Queens Democratic Party has weighed in, and one candidate dropped out, the race to replace Melinda Katz takes shape.
New York State
Politics