New York City

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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

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.

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

How the state Senate became unblocked

Why New York's political parties agreed to get legislation moving again.