Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Is this nonprofit responsible for Eric Adams’ primary win?

Show Up, Turn Out, launched a campaign to encourage Black New Yorkers to vote in the election and the result they say was a big bump in voter turnout.

New York City

Politics

Can Eric Adams really hire his brother?

Bernard Adams wouldn’t be the first family member of a mayor to work in their administration.

Health Care

Politics

New state data shows exactly how many people are hospitalized because of COVID-19

A majority of hospital patients who test positive for the coronavirus do not need treatment for the virus.

New York State

Politics

Cuomo’s groping charge is officially dismissed

The ex-governor made his first public appearance since resigning from office during the Friday court hearing.

Homelessness

Politics

Hochul and Adams take tag-team approach to subway homelessness

The move to direct more cops to the subway system has already raised some eyebrows.

New York State

Politics

Jan. 6 insurrection only aligned New York GOP closer to Trump

A year after the Capitol riots, Republicans continue to use Trumpism to their advantage.

New York State

Politics

What Hochul left out of her State of the State address

The parts of the governor’s agenda that she didn’t include in her speech may speak volumes about her priorities for this year.

New York State

Politics

Hochul’s 2022 legislative agenda is sweeping. Her powers to enact it are not.

Many of the New York governor’s most ambitious proposals outlined in her State of the State address require federal funding and changes to the state Constitution. As she notes, collaboration will be essential.

New York City

Politics

Adrienne Adams elected first Black City Council speaker

Former speaker candidates Keith Powers and Diana Ayala were named to leadership positions at the council’s first meeting.

New York State

Politics

A first look at Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2022 State of the State

From green energy to ethics reform, here are the highlights from the legislative agenda the governor is outlining today.

Education

Politics

NYC Mayor Eric Adams insists all is well with the UFT amid schools battle

Adams made the declaration days after members of the union filed a lawsuit seeking remote schooling as COVID-19 cases surge.

New York State

Politics

What to expect from Gov. Kathy Hochul’s first State of the State address

State lawmakers are anticipating a new political tone, but are still waiting to hear her big ideas.

New York State

Politics

4 key takeaways from the Independent Redistricting Commission’s latest maps

Dueling plans by Republicans and Democrats hint at how the final lines might shape up.

New York City

Politics

Adams probably can’t veto the new noncitizen voting law – but he might not defend it either

The new mayor said he is uncomfortable with allowing noncitizens who have lived in the city for just a month to vote. He has some choices to make about the controversial voting rights bill.

New York State

Politics

In a win for gerrymandering, New York redistricting commission submits two sets of partisan maps

The state’s Independent Redistricting Commission failed to agree on one proposal to send to the Legislature.

News & Politics

Politics

Location of proposed Elizabeth Jennings Graham monument draws fire

Some argue the statue of the Black woman credited with ending segregated streetcars in New York City should be placed in Lower Manhattan because of its significance to her story.