Congress
Heard Around Town
Dems target GOP Rep. Anthony D’Esposito on Medicare, Social Security
The Long Island member says he’ll fight for the programs, but an internal poll suggests the critical messaging may be working.
Heard Around Town
Democrat Robert Holden defiant after testifying at GOP crime hearing
The New York City Council Member, who ran as a Republican, thinks Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg should be removed, but insists it has nothing to do with Donald Trump.
Interviews & Profiles
Trump hasn’t drained the swamp. Can Congress?
A new HBO documentary follows three GOP House members fighting money in politics.
Michael Blake
Cory Booker, Jesse Jackson back Michael Blake for Congress
Assemblyman Michael Blake's congressional campaign has been endorsed by a trio of national black leaders – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.
Eliot Engel
Rep. Eliot Engel is facing primary opponents critical of his foreign policy
As chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Engel has tried to protect congressional power.
Personality
Freddie Richmond thought he could buy anything - and anybody
The recently deceased former Brooklyn congressman was a staunch liberal, but also corrupt and transactional.
New York State
Is Allison Fine the tech-savvy boost Congress needs?
The former NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation board chairwoman talks health care, data privacy and closing the tech knowledge deficit among lawmakers.
New York State
Democratic congressional challengers back impeachment
Will GOP incumbents pay for defending Trump?
Michael Gianaris
Could New York opt out of Opportunity Zones?
The community development tax break is benefiting the wealthy, but New York doesn't have to hand out its own money.
New York City
Max Rose versus the world
With Donald Trump back on the ballot, Max Rose will have to win over conservatives to keep his House seat.
Justin Brannan
Pass permanent authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund
Congress should help all current and future victims of 9/11 once and for all by passing permanent authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act, write New York City Councilman Justin Brannan and Policeman's Benevolent Association President Patrick Lynch.
Jerry Nadler
Nadler blasts Barr’s handling of Mueller report release
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler accused U.S. Attorney William Barr of rolling out Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report in a way that helps President Donald Trump.
New York City
The history of women’s representation in New York
From suffragettes to Congress, a timeline of women in New York politics.
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New York City
How de Blasio's D.C. agents keep tabs on Trump’s government
As Bill de Blasio wages a war on Washington, his agents in D.C. keep tabs on Donald Trump’s government.
New York State
New York delegation lands prime House committee assignments
Most New York members of Congress will serve on House committees corresponding to their districts and interests. Pelosi detractors will not.
Congress
Committee assignment gives Ocasio-Cortez a platform for her agenda
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s seat on the House Financial Services Committee is a perch from which to fight Wall Street.
New York City
What the most unequal state taught Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Living in New York has taught Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez that big tax hikes on the rich would mitigate the state’s worst problems.
Congress
Why we need more technologists in politics
Tech literacy in government needs to be improved.
Nancy Pelosi
Why some New York members of Congress are against Pelosi
Despite the state’s progressive reputation, its moderates may oppose the first woman House Speaker returning to power.
Nita Lowey
