Long Island
Politics
Sex toys, a corrupt police chief and a DA found guilty
What you need to know about the trial of Thomas Spota, Suffolk’s former DA.
New York City Council
Politics
MMV lists Manhattan neighborhoods … while running for the Bronx
The Manhattanite named spots in the district she actually lives in.
New York City
Politics
Bloomberg's unpopularity soars and impeachment proceedings ramp up
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Politics
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries makes a case for impeachment
The congressman laid out a timeline of Trump’s behavior during a key impeachment debate.
Politics
Monserrate’s Senate defenders: Where are they now?
Of Hiram Monserrate's defenders, most went to prison. Others are running for office.
Donald Trump
Politics
Rep. Jerry Nadler introduces two articles of impeachment
The House Judiciary Committee has accused President Donald Trump of abusing his power and obstructing Congress.
New York City
Politics
Trump’s impeachment advances and changes on the way for campaign finance
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Politics
Rep. Jerry Nadler sheds the ghost of trials past
The House Judiciary Committee chairman kept the first day of impeachment hearings in order.
New York City
Politics
NY has the richest, poorest, smallest, most unequal congressional districts
New York State is one of diversity, poverty, wealth, and inequality.
New York City
Politics
More than 100,000 New Yorkers could be hurt by new food stamp rule
Combined with other federal proposals, as many as 3.7 million Americans could lose SNAP benefits.
Homelessness
Politics
New York City’s sending the homeless to Newark causes legal clash
The Big Apple’s smaller neighbor filed a lawsuit over the practice.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
When the new campaign finance recommendations actually take effect
The proposals from a state commission are binding Jan. 1, but won’t be felt for months or years.
New York City
Politics