Andrew Cuomo
Politics
The best New York political journalism of 2018
It’s hard to be cutthroat in an industry where it feels like everyone’s job is on the chopping block. So instead of mocking our competitors, we’ll take the high road and highlight some of the most impressive reporting and writing on New York politics and policy this year.
New York State
Politics
Most New Yorkers live on less than state lawmakers' part-time salary
Never mind $130,000, plenty of professionals make less than $79,500 for a full-time job.
New York City
Politics
Underwood finishes up, Glen steps down and the weed bandwagon rolls on
Andrew Cuomo and Bill de Blasio jump on the weed bandwagon, Barbara Underwood finishes her tenure on a high, and Alicia Glen steps down in this week's headlines.
New York City
Politics
Alicia Glen’s tenure by the numbers
New York City Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen leaves a mixed legacy. Here are the ups and downs.
Politics
City & State’s best stories of 2018
Our best profiles, analyses and investigations over the past year.
Politics
City & State’s biggest hits of 2018
Our most popular stories are not the ones you might expect.
New York City
Politics
Crespo out at Somos, Davila taking over
Brooklyn assemblywoman Maritza Davila named to lead Somos, the New York Assembly’s Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task Force.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
All the governor’s Republicans
Cuomo’s recent hiring of a former IDC staffer is not the first time he has hired someone from across the aisle.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
City Hall: The movie
Our dream cast to play top elected officials in New York City government.
Politics
Washington Post the latest to declare Buffalo the “hot” place to be
Glimmers of Buffalo's resurgence cause a cascade of coverage.
New York City
Politics
Councilwoman Adrienne Adams gets no punishment for minor ethics violation
A staffer asked a subordinate to volunteer on a political campaign.
New York City
Politics
Who has the most cash already to run for public advocate?
A look at the campaign finances on hand for the New York City Public Advocate race.
New York State
Politics
Some surprises as Senate Democrats announce committee chairs
Incoming freshman will have footholds to push progressive legislation.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
State lawmakers’ big raise, a botched firing and new de Blasio emails
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Cannabis
Politics
Public advocate candidates feud over hypothetical weed tax revenue
New York City Public Advocate candidates Melissa Mark-Viverito and Refael Espinal have opinions on how a marijuana tax should be spent.
Bill de Blasio
Politics