Democrats
Politics
At state Dem meeting, progressives push for tenant protections and LGBTQ+ curriculum
State Democratic leadership offered some resistance to the resolutions, arguing that the state committee should not “dictate” policy to state leaders.
New York City
The policy battles that pit the left against the left.
Progressives are ascendant. But they don’t always agree.
Rodneyse Bichotte
5 things to know about Rodneyse Bichotte
Meet Brooklyn’s new boss.
Frank Seddio
Seddio goes out like a boss
The Brooklyn Democratic leader united the party, but left it broke
New York State
Democratic leaders of color reassert their voices on the state committee
A new Minority Caucus is being formed.
New York State
Democratic congressional challengers back impeachment
Will GOP incumbents pay for defending Trump?
New York State
The battle for the Democratic Party, in Albany and Queens
Activists are targeting Assembly Democrats and hoping for a district attorney upset.
New York State
How Albany is going after Trump’s taxes
Albany has been working a bill that would allow the release of President Donald Trump’s state tax returns, one of a few attempts since he took office.
New York City
What is Bill de Blasio’s path to victory?
For this week’s Ask the Experts, we asked experts to weigh in on the NYC mayor Bill de Blasio’s chances in the 2020 presidential race.
Health Care
Is it finally Richard Gottfried’s year for single-payer?
Despite large Democratic majorities in the state Senate and Assembly, lawmakers from Long Island and the Hudson Valley say they do not see single-payer happening anytime soon.
New York State
Is fusion voting going to be eliminated?
New York’s unusual, controversial cross-endorsement practice of fusion voting is under discussion.
Jumaane Williams
A June public advocate primary unlikely to see same candidates
Jumaane Williams’ win was too broad to suggest potential paths to victory for other Democrats
New York City
Will Albany Dems be their own worst enemy?
Experts assess the issues that could divide the state Senate Democrats – and the long-term effects.
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Andrew Cuomo
Poll: Is a civil war brewing among the state Senate Democrats?
Long Island Democrats reportedly complained about the opposition to Amazon’s HQ2. How serious is the rift?
Brad Hoylman
Brad Hoylman: The person behind state Senate’s progressive bills
Six-year Senate veteran Brad Hoylman is as progressive as many newcomers, and his bills are finally moving.
New York State
Democratic state legislators’ constitutional moves
A slate of proposed amendments aim to update the state’s antiquated constitution.
Democrats
Which new Democratic laws will make the biggest difference in Albany?
Experts weigh in on the most politically significant legislation advancing in Democratic-controlled Albany, which bills could backfire, and the biggest spending fights.
New York State
In Democratic Albany, property tax cap is a rare disconnect
Proposals to make a property tax cap permanent gives the chamber some leverage in budget talks.
New York State Senate
How the state Senate GOP is picking its legislative battles
Republican votes are helping Democrats pad their margins – but not on immigration and abortion.
Kirsten Gillibrand
