New York State

Politics

What does the Somos conference in Puerto Rico accomplish?

Organizers have yet to release reports outlining what got discussed at past conferences.

New York City

Politics

New York City ballot questions approved overwhelmingly

New York City voters have approved all five charter revision ballot questions. The most significant change that voters approved is the implementation of ranked-choice voting for municipal primary and special elections beginning in 2021.

New York State

Politics

A guide to New York’s general election

There are competitive races for county executives and district attorneys.

New York City

Politics

Reports: NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill is resigning

NYC’s top cop since 2016 will be joining the private sector. Chief of Detectives Dermot Shea will be taking over.

New York State

Politics

Has Trump made upstate great again?

Outside its urban centers, much of New York voted heavily for Donald Trump. But the president hasn’t fulfilled his promise to fix the rural and Rust Belt economy.

New York City

Politics

Commercial waste zones, by the numbers

The private garbage industry is dangerous. NYC just passed laws to fix that.

New York City

Politics

The Wednesday that could change New York City

From biker safety to animal rights to commercial waste, the City Council’s agenda is packed with groundbreaking legislation.

New York City

Politics

Can you stop fare evasion without criminalizing poverty?

Experts and politicians say there are alternatives to more policing of subway fare beating.