Bill de Blasio
Politics
What Bill de Blasio said – and didn’t say – in his State of the City
Even as he held up the five boroughs as a progressive city upon a hill, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s 2019 State of the City address kept the focus local. A close examination of his word choices reveals what he wanted to discuss – and what he wanted to avoid.
New York City
Politics
Will de Blasio aim for national audience in State of the City?
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio will be kicking off his sixth year as mayor with his annual State of the City address on Thursday at 11 a.m. at Symphony Space. Here’s what we’re wondering about what he’ll say.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Takeaways from Gov. Andrew Cuomo's 2019 inaugural address
Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave his inaugural address on Ellis Island on Tuesday evening. Here are four takeaways from the speech, including the governor’s focus on the president, his own prospects of running for president, and – of course – his latest video presentation.
Donald Trump
Policy
Barbara Underwood, liberal heroine
Barbara Underwood was never supposed to be New York’s attorney general, but since stepping into the role in May, Underwood has racked up a record that many Democratic state attorneys general would envy.
New York City
Politics
Underwood finishes up, Glen steps down and the weed bandwagon rolls on
Andrew Cuomo and Bill de Blasio jump on the weed bandwagon, Barbara Underwood finishes her tenure on a high, and Alicia Glen steps down in this week's headlines.
New York State
Politics
What are New York politicians REALLY thankful for?
This Thanksgiving, reflect on the political gifts given in the past year.
Donald Trump
Politics
New York’s deep field of potential presidential candidates in 2020
It might be another New Yorker v New Yorker contest.
Donald Trump
Policy
At Somos, House Democrats dream big infrastructure dreams
At Somos, House Democrats said they were bullish on an infrastructure bill thanks to their new majority.
New York City
Politics
Tuesday’s lesson for congressional candidates: Run local. Run moderate.
Democratic congressional winners Max Rose, Anthony Brindisi and Antonio Delgado reap the rewards of campaigning as centrists in Trump country.
New York City
Politics
How one mega-donor can affect the midterms
Billionaire Ronald Lauder is behind National Horizon ads targeting Democratic candidates online.
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.
Donald Trump
Politics
Keeping tabs on Saudi ties to Trump’s NYC interests
Donald Trump and Jared Kushner’s New York businesses depend on money from Saudi Arabia and its allies.
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.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Could Saudi Arabia have murdered Jamal Khashoggi in New York City?
Could Saudi Arabia get away with murdering a journalist in New York City?
New York State
Politics
Why are GOP donors betting so heavily on Keith Wofford?
The Republican candidate for attorney general is raking in donations.
New York City
Politics
Trump’s inheritance, Kavanaugh's appointment and WFP for Cuomo
Donald Trump’s inheritance, Brett Kavanugh's appointment, Barack Obama’s endorsements and the Working Families Party for Andrew Cuomo in This Week's Headlines.
Donald Trump
Policy
Why a Kavanaugh confirmation could limit the NY AG’s power
Depending on if, and how soon Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh were to be confirmed, he may be one of the nine justices deciding Gamble v. United States, a case that could bar New York from prosecuting crimes that already have been tried at the federal level.
New York City
Policy
Will Cy Vance redeem his reputation among liberals?
Manhattan DA Cy Vance is making some reforms, but not all advocates are mollified.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
How much money will the Gateway project get from Washington?
Local work on the trans-Hudson tunnel project is advancing as Congress fights for funding.
Donald Trump
Policy