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
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Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb steps down
His resignation came three days after a Dec. 31 arrest for alleged drunk driving.
New York State
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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
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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
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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
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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
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From Rockland to Brooklyn, anti-Semitic attacks become more frequent
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio are responding with more police in Jewish neighborhoods.
New York City
Politics
E-bikes denied, ride-hailing companies cruising and anti-Semitism in NYC
Rounding up the week’s political news
Andrew Cuomo
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The biggest bills Cuomo has shot down
The governor has vetoed dozens of bills, and he’s not done yet.
New York City
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City & State’s 10 most clicked on stories of 2019
You may be surprised by what our most clicked on story of the year was – we definitely were.
New York City
Politics
Is local news doomed?
New York City’s biggest papers have slashed their metro staffs. Can reporters still hold politicians accountable?
Politics
Journalists who went to the Dark Side in 2019
These reporters went from receiving press releases to sending them out.
New York City
Politics
Trump’s impeachment, de Blasio homelessness plan, new subway cops
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
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Photos: Celebrating the most powerful figures in the black community
City & State’s gala recognized New York’s black political leaders.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
You know the presidential candidates. What about the mayoral?
Each of the 2021 candidates has a presidential equivalent.
Politics