New York

Education

Could the long-stalled state DREAM Act finally advance this year?

If it doesn't stay in the state budget, it may depend on Simcha Felder.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

Policy

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Opinion

New York keeps shortchanging poor students

And Cuomo’s Foundation Aid formula will do little to fix it.

By DAVID FRIEDFEL

Opinion

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Actress Cynthia Nixon, right, with her wife Christine Marinoni

Personality

Updated: 5 things to know about Cynthia Nixon

The actress and activist is challenging Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary.

By GRACE SEGERS

Personality

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A SWAT team member roaming the halls of a school

New York State

Armed school officers could turn the state Senate blue

Felder's school safety bill could impact which party he caucuses with

By JEFF COLTIN

News & Politics

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Policy

The voting reforms that New York should pass

Cuomo has proposed a number of election reforms. What difference would they make?

By CITY & STATE

Policy

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A donkey and an elephant split by the words "down the middle"

Policy

Which party would really benefit from Cuomo’s voting reforms?

Wisdom has long held that making voting easier helps Democrats. Is it still true?

By BEN ADLER

Policy

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News & Politics

Cuomo takes on guns, NYCHA and the Percoco verdict

The governor joined students walking out to protest gun violence.

By GRACE SEGERS

News & Politics

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A voting box with the words "election reform"

Policy

Which electoral reforms would make the biggest difference?

Ranking New York's potential reforms, from most to least effective

By BEN ADLER

Policy

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Infrastructure

Can the state implement congestion pricing without NYC’s approval?

The state has the right to decide what happens on New York City’s streets.

By GRACE SEGERS

Policy

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Infrastructure

How value capture can save New York City’s subways

Why it works, and how it should be used

By ANTHONY FLINT

Policy

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