New York City
Politics
Do borough presidents actually have any power?
It depends almost entirely on their personality.
New York City
Politics
Is coronavirus de Blasio's Katrina?
The mayor seems to be leading New York City from behind.
New York State
Politics
State lawmakers aim to pass early state budget
State lawmakers are aiming to strike a three-way budget deal with Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the upcoming week as state efforts continue to contain the spread of the coronavirus, according to multiple state Senate sources.
New York City
Politics
Coronavirus containment zone, limiting public gatherings and St. Patrick’s Day parade canceled
Rounding up the week’s political news
New York State
Politics
Voting in the time of coronavirus
While states consider postponing elections, expanding absentee voting may be another solution.
New York State
Politics
Could coronavirus keep candidates off the ballot?
Rep. Jerrold Nadler joins growing calls for reduced petitioning requirements.
New York State
Politics
Tish declares war on Alex Jones' toothpaste
The state’s attorney general wants to stop the InfoWars talk show host’s hawking toothpaste he claims kills coronavirus.
New York State
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Lawmakers and advocates call on the state to halt evictions
Many argue that evictions during this public health crisis could lead to more people contracting the coronavirus.
New York State
Politics
What will happen if New York loses a congressional seat?
A new redistricting process brings uncertainty as to how congressional seats will be drawn.
New York City
Politics
NYC closes two public schools amid coronavirus concerns
Area colleges and universities are taking similar steps to curtail the virus’s spread.
New York City
Politics
New York can’t test enough people for coronavirus
The lack of testing risks worsening the pandemic.
New York City
Politics
Where the Queens borough president candidates stand on the big issues
We asked the candidates 16 questions. Here are their answers.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
Hizzoner hops on the Bernie bro bandwagon
The New York City mayor’s most recent tweets reveal he’s transformed into the quintessential U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders supporter.
New York State
Politics
Will the New Rochelle containment area work?
Preventing large gatherings may be one of the best tools to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
New York State
Politics
Would lawmakers leave Albany early because of coronavirus?
Officials say they have no plans to revise the session calendar.
New York City
Politics
Should NYC cancel the St. Patrick’s Day parade?
The rapid spread of the coronavirus has caused other parades to be called off.
New York City
Politics
Photos: Recognizing New York’s most powerful people
Photos: Recognizing the New York City Power 100
New York State
Politics
How New York uses prison labor
Prisoners don’t just make hand sanitizer – they also dig graves.
New York City Council
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