New York State

Politics

State census funding to be distributed days before count begins

Some localities will be partnering with foundations to give the funding out to nonprofits more efficiently.

New York State

Politics

The tricky politics of paid gestational surrogacy

The budget process offers Democrats a chance to figure out an issue that divided them last year.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

NY-17 candidate Josh Eisen accused of stalking, harassment and racism

The best-funded candidate for Rep. Nita Lowey’s seat used the n-word and made threats in emails, according to lawsuits and criminal charges.

New York City

Politics

Will Bloomberg’s mayoral record block his presidential nomination?

The former New York City mayor’s plan to distance himself from his controversial record isn’t going as planned.

New York City

Politics

New York lawmakers react to Weinstein verdict

The disgraced producer was convicted – but not on the most serious charges. Will it come back to haunt Cy Vance?

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

How Trump is thwarting Cuomo’s agenda

The governor faces federal opposition on a variety of policy fronts.

Politics

Bloomberg’s campaign spending, by the numbers

A closer look at the former New York City mayor’s unprecedented campaign spending.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Carolyn Maloney backs Kallos for Manhattan borough president

The congresswoman joins a long list of unions that have already endorsed the New York City councilman.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Bloomberg’s past is slammed during Democratic debate

During his first presidential debate, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg was attacked on stop and frisk, his wealth and sexual harassment lawsuits.

Long Island

Politics

Newsday: State helped cover up toxic plume

A new investigation reveals how the government made a Long Island disaster worse.

Donald Trump

Politics

Trump pardons Bernard Kerik

The former New York City police commissioner had pleaded guilty to felony tax fraud charges in 2009.

New York City

Politics

Brooklyn DA’s general counsel mulling Manhattan DA bid

Tali Farhadian Weinstein could be the latest challenger to take on Cyrus Vance Jr.

Politics

The Bloomberg campaign hits Caucus Weekend

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's presidential campaign sought to recruit supporters at the annual legislative conference organized by the New York State Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators.