New York State

Politics

Who’s running for Rep. Nita Lowey’s seat

Three Democrats are already in the race, which may draw Republican attention too.

New York State

Politics

The WFP won. That’s why it could go extinct.

Working Families was founded by outsiders to make New York more progressive. Now that progressivism is mainstream, what’s left?

New York State

Politics

The WFP’s fate hinges on the future of fusion voting

The Public Campaign Financing Commission could spell the end for the powerful party.

Politics

The votes against NYC’s new jails

The City Council has a plan to close Rikers. These 14 voted no.

New York City

Politics

Trump’s tax documents show major discrepancies

The president’s company inflated profit expectations in documents filed to loan lenders – but lowered numbers in documents filed to NYC tax authorities.

Donald Trump

Politics

All the times Michael Bloomberg has considered running for president

The former New York City mayor has been deliberating for more than a decade.

New York State

Politics

Giuliani’s most dubious connections

The globetrotting ex-mayor has a history of surrounding himself with shady fools.

New York City

Politics

The party of gentrifiers is moving into Brooklyn

Four legislative races in Brooklyn will test Democratic Socialists’ appeal to working class voters of color.