New York State
Politics
Looking (way) back at the last time Democrats dominated Albany
Looking back at the last time New York Democrats dominated Albany in 1913.
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
No talk of reform at Board of Elections
Committee holds seven-minute meeting after widespread Election Day complaints.
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
‘Blue wave’ and Amazon come to New York
Amazon is coming to Long Island City, but not before the Blue Wave. Rounding up the week’s political news.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
NYC purged 200,000 voters in 2016. It wasn’t a mistake.
New York City blocked 200,000 people from voting in 2016.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Chris Collins’ office entryway campaign
The indicted congressman has been even harder to reach than usual, but many voters didn’t mind.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Cuomo won more votes than any governor in NY history
2018 Midterm voter turnout was the highest in nearly 50 years.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Reports of broken scanners, long lines on Election Day
The NYC Board of Elections has a history of issues.
New York City
Politics
Five things to watch for on Election Day
The New York elections will decide who will have control of Congress and the state Senate, test the GOP’s appeal – and de Blasio’s.
New York City
Politics
How one mega-donor can affect the midterms
Billionaire Ronald Lauder is behind National Horizon ads targeting Democratic candidates online.
New York City
Politics
Who will win New York’s most competitive House contests?
Democrats could win back the lower house of Congress. Weigh in on the local races that could make the difference.
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.
New York City
Opinion
To diversify community boards, enact term limits
The de Blasio charter revision commission's plan to enact term limits for community board members is a good idea for neighborhood democracy.
New York City
Opinion
To increase voter turnout, bring elections online
E-voting in New York should be more accessible and secure.
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.
Andrew Cuomo
Personality
Is Marc Molinaro the next George Pataki?
Marc Molinaro is an appealing GOP candidate who is strikingly similar to New York’s last Republican governor. But George Pataki never had to contend with President Donald Trump.
New York State
Politics
Bosnian ads, turning on fellow Dems, and other ways to ride the blue wave
New York Democrats are thinking outside the usual box to win a ticket to Washington.
New York State
Politics
Like it or not, NY-22 will come down to Trump
Like it or not, the 22nd Congressional District race is all about Trump.
New York City
Personality