New York State
Politics
Making sense of the legislative pecking order
Here's what you need to know about the multiple legislative positions in New York.
New York City
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The history of women’s representation in New York
From suffragettes to Congress, a timeline of women in New York politics.
New York State
Politics
Why these New York politicians are backing Beto
Beto O’Rourke thinks he is born to run for president, and so far, it looks like New York Reps. Sean Patrick Maloney and Kathleen Rice agree.
New York State
Politics
Democrats at odds, Hudson Yards opens and Manafort’s new charges
Hudson Yards had its grand opening, Albany Democrats spent the week negotiating a state budget deal, Long Island Legislatures let it be known that they are not keen on marijuana legalization, Paul Manafort was sentenced to federal prison on Wednesday, and so much more.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
The $25 billion question
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is pushing for a property tax cap, but other lawmakers aren't sure this is the right move.
New York State
Politics
An Irish lament: The fading of Hibernian political power
New York has the most Irish-Americans of any major city in the country, but their political clout reached an unheralded nadir last year after state Senator Marty Golden and Representatives Joe Crowley and Dan Donovan were swept from power by challengers.
Eric Adams
Politics
Poll: Who will be NYC’s next mayor?
New York City has many viable contenders for mayor but which one do you think will be next?
New York City
Politics
Unpacking de Blasio’s plan to rebuild lower Manhattan
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has made a $10 billion proposal to build out lower Manhattan's shoreline by roughly two short city blocks to protect the city from the inevitable effects of climate change.
New York State
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Democrats go on offense against four New York congressional Republicans
New York’s GOP is increasingly being forced to choose between their increasingly right-wing party and their relatively moderate districts thanks to the new Democratic majority in the House of Representatives.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Who will pay Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s opioid tax?
Experts have mixed opinions on opioid taxes, with some arguing that taxing a medication is a lot less straightforward than taxing an unhealthy commercial product.
New York City
Politics
St. Patrick’s Day parade controversy continues on Staten Island
Issues persist when it comes to St. Patrick’s Day parades around the city including gay, lesbian and transgender New Yorkers to walk in parades under their own banner.
New York State
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What a staffer’s sexual harassment scandal means for Kirsten Gillibrand
An aide working for U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand accused a male aide, Abbas Malik, of sexual harassment, then complained about Gillibrand's office's response to her allegation. We asked experts what this could mean for Gillibrand's 2020 presidential campaign.
New York City
Politics
Jumaane Williams taps former rival to lead transition team
Jumaane Williams former rival, Brooklyn-based activist, attorney and former deputy executive director of New York City’s Young Men’s Initiative, Ifeoma Ike has been tapped to lead New York City Public Advocate-elect Williams’ transition team.
New York City
Politics
How lobbying works in NYC
The New York City clerk's annual lobbying report provided some insight into how lobbyists influence government, and who they’re working for.
Politics
Meeks elected Queens county leader
Rep. Greg Meeks will replace Joseph Crowley as Democratic county boss.
New York State
Politics
City-run subways, conflict in the Capitol and Bloomberg not running
There was some confusion over who's actually the current public advocate, Corey Johnson delivered a transit-oriented State of the City address, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced he would not be running for president in 2020, and so much more happened this week.
New York State
Politics
Somos conferences paying off for students and sponsors
Somos, the biannual Hispanic conference will take place in Albany this weekend.
New York City
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Frank Seddio, the devil’s advocate
Kings County Democratic chairman Frank Seddio is known for defending the indefensible.
New York State
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The factions, fringes and future of New York’s U.S. House Republicans
The GOP New York House delegation is trying to deal with their dwindling population both in New York and in Washington.
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