New York City
Politics
Could Cabán still beat Katz?
The Democratic campaigns for Queens district attorney are back in court today to litigate the fate of more than 100 affidavit ballots. Here are the three main questions that could determine which side prevails.
New York City
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Could Cardi B sway the 2020 presidential election?
The outspoken Bronx native joins forces with Bernie Sanders.
New York City
Politics
A tale of two mayors: Hizzoner vs. Mayor Pete
One is taking the 2020 primary race by storm, the other is Bill de Blasio.
New York City
Politics
Will horse carriages decide the next mayoral election, too?
After de Blasio’s ban crashed, advocates my try again in 2021.
New York State
Politics
Trump and Sharpton’s Twitter beef has been stewing for decades
Things got heated after the president bashed Baltimore.
New York State
Politics
Con Ed blacks out Brooklyn and Queens DA recount comes to a close
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Politics
Why does the NYPD keep getting doused with water?
A guide to the summer’s most politically explosive Ice Bucket Challenge.
New York City
Politics
Katz claims victory in Queens DA primary
But there’s still 114 contested ballots left to contend with.
New York City
Politics
What you need to know about de Blasio’s new $58.4 million bike plan
Will this finally put an end to the recent spate of cyclist deaths?
New York State
Politics
Why Rosselló’s resignation won’t quell Puerto Rico’s anger
The governor’s successor, Wanda Vázquez, is already facing serious resistance.
New York City
Politics
New York City Charter Revision Commission finalizes its ballot proposals
Voters will vote in November on 19 proposals, grouped into five questions.
New York State
Politics
Stefanik echoes fellow Republicans in Mueller questioning
Rep. Elise Stefanik, the only New York Republican to probe former Special Counsel Robert Mueller on Wednesday, followed the GOP party line as she questioned Mueller about the Steele dossier.
New York State
Politics
Mueller tells Nadler his report did not exonerate Trump
New York lawmakers took center stage in former Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s testimony to the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday morning, as Reps. Jerry Nadler and Hakeem Jeffries tried to demonstrate that Trump obstructed justice.
Politics
New York City Council
Every vote counts: New York’s history of close elections
State and local elections often come down to a handful of votes.
New York City
Politics
NY lawmakers join the call for Puerto Rico’s governor to resign
Thousands protest Ricardo Rosselló after his heinous private chats were made public.
New York State
Politics
Gillibrand faces backlash over Al Franken (again)
The New Yorker does a deep dive on one #MeToo allegation.
New York State
Politics
MTA reorganization, Manhattan blackout and uproar over Pantaleo
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York State
Politics
De Blasio dipped into his own state PAC for his presidential run
We’re glad the money is going to needy New York Democrats.
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