New York State
Policy
Out on parole, and turning out to vote
The governor granted thousands of parolees the right to vote. The GOP went on the attack. So what do parolees have to say?
New York City
Policy
Momentum builds behind MWBEs
After a lackluster year, the rate of contracting for minority- and women-owned businesses is rising in New York.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
Bombs in New York and a governor’s debate
Pipe bombs were sent to a number of prominent Democrats and progressives across the country, including several in New York, and to CNN’s Columbus Circle headquarters.
New York City
Policy
Everyone wants to fix the MTA, but who’s paying?
Fixing the MTA is estimated to cost $40 billion.
New York City
Politics
Bombs sent to Clintons’ home, other New York spots
The Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle in Manhattan was evacuated after a pipe bomb was sent through the mail to the CNN offices on Wednesday morning. Similar bombs were sent to the Westchester County home of former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton, as well as the Washington, D.C., home of former President Barack Obama.
New York City
Politics
Four takeaways from the Cuomo-Molinaro debate
The governor sought to assert control and attack Trump, while the challenger presented himself as a can-do moderate.
New York City
Politics
Five things to watch for in the Cuomo-Molinaro debate
Viewers can learn a lot about the candidates and the future of New York state.
Donald Trump
Politics
Tweets show Molinaro cozying up to the Trumps
Tweets show Molinaro cozying up to the Trumps, while the Republican gubernatorial nominee has sought to distance himself from the president.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Proud Boys brawl, Dems raise cash and Cuomo leads in the polls
Proud Boys brawl in Manhattan, Dems perform well in congressional races and Cuomo leads in the polls
New York State
Politics
Why nobody's debating this election season
New York candidates are playing it safe by avoiding debates. It happens more often than you might think.
Donald Trump
Opinion
New York GOP’s Trumpification is complete
New York’s Republican Party has endorsed misogyny and white nationalism – or, at minimum, declared them to be scourges less worrisome than vandalism.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
If New York legalizes pot, what happens to its medical marijuana program?
Recreational and medicinal marijuana markets could coexist, but with inconsistencies.
New York City
Politics
Odd ballot lines flourish with New York’s system of fusion voting
It’s not just the Working Families Party. Your ballot is likely to include at least one odd-sounding party.
New York State
Politics
Why are GOP donors betting so heavily on Keith Wofford?
The Republican candidate for attorney general is raking in donations.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
The growing list of corrupt Cuomo associates
Steve Pigeon pleaded guilty Tuesday to funneling an illegal donation to the governor’s campaign. He's not the first Cuomo ally to get in legal trouble.
New York City
Policy
Will the CVS-Aetna merger expand – or limit – health care in New York?
The approved merger of CVS and Aetna is at the center of a debate over the role of for-profit corporations in providing health care.
New York City
Opinion
New York City’s transit decay impedes achieving climate goals
To reduce emissions, New York City mass transit must attract more riders through better service.
New York State
Politics
Molinaro’s voting record
GOP candidate for governor Marc Molinaro claims to be a moderate. Did he vote that way in Albany?
New York State
Politics