New York State

Politics

Rep. Elise Stefanik’s pro-Trump turn puts her reelection at risk

The anti-impeachment star’s rising profile is driving support to her Democratic opponent.

Donald Trump

Personality

Elise Stefanik wants the unthinkable: more women in the GOP.

The upstate congresswoman is fighting to elect more Republican women. The only thing in her way is the Republican Party.

New York State

Politics

Has Trump made upstate great again?

Outside its urban centers, much of New York voted heavily for Donald Trump. But the president hasn’t fulfilled his promise to fix the rural and Rust Belt economy.

New York City

Politics

Trump’s tax documents show major discrepancies

The president’s company inflated profit expectations in documents filed to loan lenders – but lowered numbers in documents filed to NYC tax authorities.

Donald Trump

Politics

All the times Michael Bloomberg has considered running for president

The former New York City mayor has been deliberating for more than a decade.

New York State

Politics

All the ways Democrats have tried to obtain Trump’s tax returns

A timeline of the numerous attempts made to procure the president’s well-kept financial records.

New York City

Politics

AOC angers GOP by not stating her opposition to baby-eating

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez attempted to pacify a pro-Trump questioner who proposed eating babies. Guess how Republicans reacted?

New York City

Politics

Giuliani becomes more ensconced in impeachment inquiry

NYC’s former mayor may soon face another subpoena request tied to the White House.

New York City

Politics

Putting Trump’s presidential library on Staten Island is a great idea

It would bring prestige, scholarly resources, and all of Trump’s documents to the borough that loves him.

New York City

Politics

Trump’s mob connections

There’s a reason why Trump’s behavior is so “Mafia-like.”

New York City

Politics

Rudy Giuliani’s previous meltdowns

From ranting about ferrets to threatening to evict the Brooklyn Museum, the former New York City mayor has always been unpredictable.

Donald Trump

Policy

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.

Bill de Blasio

Politics

Kristen Gillibrand exits presidential race

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand ended her presidential campaign Wednesday evening after failing to qualify for the upcoming televised Democratic debate.

New York State

Personality

Why the GOP's Chris Jacobs wants to take down Chris Collins

“Collins is the only person putting this district in jeopardy of not staying Republican.”

New York City

Opinion

Private contractors require better government oversight

Essential government functions have been outsourced to private entities, with government agencies often failing to ensure the work was done properly, so safeguards are needed, write former New York City Department of Investigation Commissioner Mark Peters and former First Deputy Commissioner Lesley Brovner.