Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Shut out of power, what will NY GOP’s strategy be?
New York Republican hopes depend on Democrats screwing up.
New York City
Politics
Which actors should play which NYC politicians?
If you made a movie about New York City government, who would be in your dream cast?
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Peralta’s death, Pelosi’s power struggle and postponed election results
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Politics
State Sen. Jose Peralta dies
State Sen. Jose Peralta of Queens, who lost his reelection bid, died on Wednesday.
New York State
Politics
What are New York politicians REALLY thankful for?
This Thanksgiving, reflect on the political gifts given in the past year.
Donald Trump
Politics
New York’s deep field of potential presidential candidates in 2020
It might be another New Yorker v New Yorker contest.
New York City
Politics
Gale Brewer: The matriarch of Manhattan
Brewer has mentored thousands of aspiring politicos. Here are a few that went on to bigger things.
Politics
Somos conference sponsor also gave $2.5m to pro-Trump PAC
PhRMA is a major donor in Albany and Washington.
Politics
Some third parties see victory in defeat
Many third parties either lost or gained ballot access. Here’s how that will reshape NY politics.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
Who’s to blame for Thursday’s snow-fueled gridlock?
Who’s to blame for Thursday’s snow-fueled gridlock? Agencies are quick to deflect blame following severe commuter delays.
New York State
Politics
How state lawmakers could get a salary hike in January
A primer on the state’s latest legislative pay commission.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Peters dismissed, Flanagan holds on and NYCHA plan denied
The race for New York City public advocate started to take shape, Mark Peters is fired, John Flanagan keeps his Republican leadership position in the state Senate and there's no deal for NYCHA in this week's political news.
New York City
Politics
The New York City Council didn’t mind being cut out before
The state has bypassed the New York City Council many times before for large development projects.
New York City
Politics
No talk of reform at Board of Elections
Committee holds seven-minute meeting after widespread Election Day complaints.
New York State
Politics
Does the NY GOP need new leadership?
Losses in last week’s elections have Flanagan and Cox’s rivals angling.
New York State
Politics
The 2018 election in New York, by the numbers
Shifts in power, landslide victories, high turnout and high spending.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
State lawmakers expecting first pay bump in two decades
With a new commission set to meet, lawmakers expect a pay increase - but some say limits on outside income will be a likely condition.
New York City
Politics
NYC public advocate race the talk of Somos
Jumaane Williams, Michael Blake and Melissa Mark-Viverito are hot topics at the Puerto Rico conference.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics