New York City
Politics
Crowley sends "worst NYC lawmaker" to debate in his place
Rep. Joe Crowley sent Annabel Palma, ranked as one of New York City's worst councilmembers in 2016 by City & State, to debate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in his place.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Why nothing is happening in Albany
Although there is still time for the legislative session to heat up, especially since voting will likely go late into the night on Tuesday, many in Albany are not expecting any surprises. The relative calm is due to the fact that Republicans control the state Senate but lack the majority needed to pass bills.
Immigration
Politics
City Hall: There are migrants separated from their parents in New York
The federal government is placing newly unaccompanied minors in New York City residential programs.
New York State
Politics
Peralta campaign video doesn’t mention IDC
State Sen. Jose Peralta emphasizes his experience in campaign video as he seeks re-election.
New York State
Politics
Albany kicks off last week of session by phoning it in
The end of the New York state legislative session began not with a bang, but with a whimper.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Stephanie Miner: Only insiders worry about her being a spoiler
The former Democratic mayor of Syracuse is running as an independent
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
What's the Buffalo Billion trial about, again?
The pay-to-play trial against Cuomo-affiliates begins this week, here's what to know about the "Buffalo Billion" trial.
Immigration
Politics
State Immigrant Action Fund announces second round of primary endorsements
The New York State Immigrant Action Fund announces primary endorsements for Reps. Adriano Espaillat, Gregory Meeks, Yvette Clarke and Max Rose.
New York State
Politics
What to expect from the final week of the state legislative session
As the New York legislative session draws to a close, education, sports betting, and gun control remain unresolved.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
A lawsuit, a bus tour and a budget deal
New York Attorney General files a lawsuit against the Trump Foundation, Governor Andrew Cuomo goes on a bus tour, a NYCHA settlement is reached and New York City has a budget deal in this week's top news.
New York City
Politics
Nastiness continues in the latest Grimm and Donovan debate
Michael Grimm and Dan Donovan once again traded barbs in their latest debate, but will it matter?
New York City
Politics
NYC covers immigrants’ legal costs for those without a criminal conviction
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio again relies on private funds to budget for immigrants' legal costs, vexing the New York City Council.
New York City
Politics
Puerto Rican groups see budget fortunes shift without Mark-Viverito
Puerto Rican groups see budget fortunes shift without Melissa Mark-Viverito.
New York City
Politics
Why Staten Island still loves Michael Grimm
Can Michael Grimm knock Dan Donovan out of Congress?
Criminal Justice
Politics
How Jeff Sessions’ latest decision could affect asylum-seekers in New York
How Jeff Sessions’ latest decision could affect asylum-seekers in New York.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
NYC budget bolsters savings, but is it enough?
The Citizens Budget Commission thinks more reserves may be needed in New York City.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
Chirlane McCray touts increased funding for the mayor's Unity Project
First lady Chirlane McCray touts the expansion of Mayor de Blasio's Unity Project at City & State's Pride Power 50 event.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
Five things to know about the NYC budget deal
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and the City Council reached an agreement on the fiscal year 2019 budget Monday evening, sealing the $89.2 billion in spending with the customary “budget handshake” in the City Hall rotunda.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
2020 candidates make their pilgrimage to Manhattan
According to reporting by The New York Times’ Shane Goldmacher this weekend, several of the Democratic contenders for president are wooing New York donors – who are a major source of campaign cash for both parties.
Kathy Hochul
Politics