New York City
Politics
Public advocate candidate Williams takes to the airwaves
The Brooklyn councilman is out with his first TV ad of the special election.
Politics
The church’s non-repent for the Child Victims Act
Cardinal Timothy Dolan continues to make the church seem like the victim.
New York State
Politics
In Democratic Albany, property tax cap is a rare disconnect
Proposals to make a property tax cap permanent gives the chamber some leverage in budget talks.
Politics
Rumble in the Bronx
The borough’s grassroots progressives broke through with stunning upset victories by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Alessandra Biaggi. Can they keep the insurgency going?
New York State
Politics
How the state Senate GOP is picking its legislative battles
Republican votes are helping Democrats pad their margins – but not on immigration and abortion.
New York State
Politics
Poll: The Democrats’ legislative deluge
Which bills could backfire? And what policy fights are looming?
New York City
Politics
Committee assignment gives Ocasio-Cortez a platform for her agenda
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s seat on the House Financial Services Committee is a perch from which to fight Wall Street.
New York City
Politics
Albany action, MTA madness and (un)popular presidential contenders
Progressives run the first week of Albany action, no one is running the MTA and there's plenty of unpopular presidential contenders running in This Week's Headlines.
New York State
Politics
New state senators aim for early wins with old legislation
Sponsoring bills give freshmen New York lawmakers early "wins."
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Think lawmakers have a say in the state budget? Think again.
How Cuomo amassed even more control over the state’s multibillion-dollar spending plan.
New York State
Politics
What is Kirsten Gillibrand’s path to victory?
Experts weigh in on New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s chances in the 2020 presidential race.
New York State
Politics
Meet New York’s newest members of Congress
The 5 freshmen reps are already making their mark.
New York State
Politics
Poll: Kirsten Gillibrand and the other New Yorkers eyeing 2020
Can she win? And how would she fare against in-state rivals?
New York City
Politics
Cuomo’s budget proposal, the shutdown that wasn't and Gillibrand 2020
Andrew Cuomo unveils his budget proposal, the L train shutdown that wasn't and Kirsten Gillibrand enters the fray
Ethics
Politics
Cuomo’s about-face on contracting oversight only goes so far
Gov. Andrew Cuomo omitted several proposed reforms and proposed a vaguely defined database of deals.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Is New York prepared for a fiscal disaster?
Gov. Andrew Cuomo closed a projected $3.1 billion deficit with his executive budget proposal this week, but New York’s finances are still vulnerable to two potential disruptions beyond its control: a volatile economy and the whims of the Trump administration.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
What’s not in Cuomo’s budget?
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's wide-ranging budget address left out several legislative priorities.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Cuomo unveils a new budget for a new Democratic era
Andrew Cuomo unveils a new budget for a new Democratic era, but in between the lines is the same old governor.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics