New York City
Politics
All the ways AOC has made critics' heads explode
Her opponents watch her like a hawk, but often their criticisms make little sense.
New York State
Politics
Brooklyn state Senate race may be broader referendum
State Sen. Velmanette Montgomery’s retirement sets up a new type of battle between the old guard and leftists.
New York City
Politics
NYCHA’s list of unresolved issues grows
Broken elevators, lead paint, pests and more have yet to be handled.
New York City
Politics
Is New York leader of the pack?
Cuomo claims New York's a progressive powerhouse. It's just the mild one.
MTA
Politics
The MTA’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week
The agency faces a lawsuit, faulty subway cars and OMNY issues.
New York State
Politics
How Cuomo is answering New York’s $6B question
Cuomo isn't open to the idea of raising taxes to close this year's budget deficit.
Politics
Puerto Rico needs federal aid now, more than ever
As the island faces another natural disaster, New York politicians ask President Donald Trump to release its promised aid.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Takeaways from Cuomo’s 2020 State of the State
The governor called for a tax cut, recreational marijuana, paid sick leave and more.
New York City
Politics
Murder rose by 8% in NYC in 2019
The slight uptick in murders, however, is nothing to be concerned about.
New York City
Politics
Black and Hispanic residents targeted for jaywalking in NYC
A new report suggests that the New York Police Department is disproportionately ticketing people of color for the minor infraction.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Cuomo’s winning hand at the 2020 State of the State
A budget deficit and political setbacks bring new opportunities for the three-term governor.
New York State
Politics
5 things to know about William Barclay
The Assemblyman’s father also served the New York Legislature.
New York City
Politics
New York prepares for potential Iran blowback
With threats being hurled between Iran and the U.S., the Empire State is taking extra precautions to thwart terrorism.
New York City
Politics
Thousands march in solidarity against anti-Semitism
At the rally, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Sen. Chuck Schumer both announced intentions to provide more funding to protect religious institutions.
New York City
Politics
Fictional New York City ‘councilor’ endorses Jimmy Van Bramer
Actor Kal Penn has come out in support of Van Bramer's quest to be Queens borough president.
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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